With Brad Treliving reportedly working the phones (as usual) and the Flames sitting comfortably in a playoff spot, there have been a plethora of names tossed out as potential trade targets for the club. While there is a lot of merit to going the traditional rental route, that can sometimes have complications with older players (such as Claude Giroux) often holding NTC or NMC options on their contract which could prevent a move to Calgary.
Restricted free agents however won’t have this issue as they haven’t played in the league long enough to be eligible for such restrictions.