More Signs That FLASH Is Speeding Towards Flashpoint

Previously,  Grant Gustin teased that he thought it would be cool if time-travel totally changed The Flash for Season Two.  This immediately led many to think of the the recent, big crossover event from DC Comics, Flashpoint, a 2011 miniseries that examined what the DC universe would look like if the Flash went back in time and changed the past, creating a radically different future.  Well-known heroes became villains and some classically evil villains became heroes.  And just what did the Flash alter in the past that resulted in this devistating future? He saved his mother from being killed at the hands of Reverse-Flash.  Speaking recently to Entertainment Weekly, what did Grant Gustin tease as the first thing that goes through Barry's mind when he discovers that he can time-travel?  "[Barry] realizes, ‘Holy shit, this an opportunity to change things with my family’s past.'  He doesn’t know yet to maybe not do that, but that’s where Barry’s at when he realizes what he’s just learned that he can do, that he can maybe save his mom.” 

In the past DC Entertainment Chief Creative Officer and consultant/writer on The Flash and Arrow has proven that he has no qualms about introducing his own creations/concepts on either show. And incidnetally, Johns is the mastermind behind the 2011 DC Comics miniseries that saw Barry Allen discover the ugly reality of altering the past for personal gain.   Now a word of caution is definitely advisable here, as there's still no official confirmation but for all intents and purposes, it appears that The Flash is building towards a Flashpoint moment.