Trade Deadline Outlook for Calgary Flames: Key Deals Ahead?

Trade Deadline Outlook for Calgary Flames: Key Deals Ahead?

The Calgary Flames are facing a pivotal moment as the trade deadline approaches, with a current record of 23-27-6, placing them 7th in the Pacific Division and giving them only a 3.6% chance of making the playoffs. After surprising many last season with a 96-point finish, the Flames are now in the depths of a rebuild, aiming to bolster their future prospects while navigating a difficult present. Key trade chips include winger Blake Coleman, who …

Trade Deadline Primer: Calgary Flames

With the Olympic break now upon us, the trade deadline is less than a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make? We begin our look around the league with teams that have clear plans near the extremes of the standings, this time with the Flames. The rebuilding Flames got much closer to playoff contention last season than anyone expected, finishing with 96 points and losing out on the second wild-card sp…