What to expect from the Calgary Flames before the trade deadline

The 2022 National Hockey League trade deadline is today at 1 p.m. MT. The Calgary Flames are perched atop the Pacific Division standings and still have some roster and cap flexibility.

Here’s what we’re expecting from the Flames before the league office calls “pencils down” at 1 p.m.

With Brad Richardson on waivers, the Flames have up to $1.512 million in cap space available – that is, they can add up to $1.512 million in full-year cap hits (e.g., not pro-rated) and remain cap compliant. Presuming Richardson clears waivers at noon MT, the Flames will have the ability to send him to the AHL’s Stockton Heat any time in the next 30 days… but the main reason he’s on waivers is to provide cap…