It seems like Michael Frolik is the first Calgary Flames player that comes to mind when discussing a salary-driven trade. We all know Calgary needs to clear cap space and Frolik’s $4.3 million seems like an easy contract to move out. The problem is, Frolik has been a solid contributor over the last four years and trading him solely for cap relief seems counterproductive to the on-ice product. As such, it leaves general manager Brad Treliving with an interesting dilemma.
Four years in the books
Entering the final season of a five-year, $21.