The National Hockey League’s trade deadline is 1 p.m. MT on Mar. 21 – that’s next Monday! In case you haven’t noticed, the Calgary Flames are leading the Pacific Division and well-positioned for a strong run to the playoffs (and possibly during the playoffs).
Heading into the trade deadline they have some areas they can strengthen, and a bit of cap flexibility that could help them address their needs.
One area the Flames likely want to address is their blueline depth. Last week, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli framed the Flames’ approach very succinctly: “This is already shaping up to be a buyer’s market.