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FlamesNation mailbag: drafts, trades and contract extensions

The Calgary Flames are back at .500 and in the midst of many games against the Ottawa Senators. As we wait for tonight’s game, we delve back into our handy mailbag!

Onward!

If the #NHL moves the 2021 draft to 2022 as being petitioned by some teams how do you see trade deadline and free agency being affected?

— Derek (@KohutD) March 1, 2021

The trade deadline and opening of free agency are tied to the playing season in terms of their timing, so they won’t move.