Flames' Tkachuk, Brodie both 'doubtful' to return this season

Somehow, the Calgary Flames' disappointing season continues to get worse, as head coach Glen Gulutzan dealt fans some more bad injury news Wednesday.

Forward Matthew Tkachuk and blue-liner T.J. Brodie have both been dealing with upper-body injuries over the past few weeks, and according to Gulutzan, both players have likely played their last game of this season.

"I'm not seeing that, with what's going on," Gulutzan said of potential returns for Brodie and Tkachuk.

"I wouldn't rule it out completely, but it's doubtful at this point. I don't foresee either of them back before the end of the season."

The Flames are already eliminated from the playoffs, but the season-ending injuries are still salt in the wound for Gulutzan and Co. It's been a tough campaign all around for Calgary, especially after the team was initially pegged by many as a potential playoff dark horse with legit Cup aspirations.

The Flames currently sit fifth in the Pacific Division with 80 points, and will miss the playoffs for the second time in three seasons.

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