There is actually reason to think the Fire can reach the postseason, but there's also ample evidence their season will end at the final whistle of the Oct. 19 regular season finale.
Brian Sandalow is a freelance journalist based in Chicago, specializing in sports reporting with a focus on the local hockey scene, particularly the Chicago Blackhawks. With bylines in the Chicago Sun-Times and other publications, Brian brings his expertise in bird law and his passion for the game to his writing, providing in-depth analysis and coverage of hockey games and players.