It\u2019s time for some more NHL rumours. We\u2019re nearing the playoff round of the Olympic hockey tournament. However, there\u2019s plenty of hot stove chatter as we await the return of NHL action. Some teams have already started making moves before the pre-Olympic roster freeze. However, we\u2019ll definitely see more moves as we draw closer to the March 6 trade deadline. Some general managers are using the Olympic break to mull over their next moves.<\/p>\n
One team that may have work to do is the Calgary Flames.<\/a> This edition of NHL rumours talks about more moves that they could make before March 6.<\/p>\n All NHL rumours come from the original source and are subject to change.<\/p>\n NHL Rumours Rumour: David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period appeared on The Sheet podcast to talk about what could be next for the Flames in the coming weeks.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Analysis: Calgary has already gotten to work dismantling its team. The Flames dealt<\/a> Rasmus Andersson<\/a> to the Vegas Golden Knights<\/a> before the Olympic roster freeze. It seems that Calgary general manager Craig Conroy<\/a> has already begun the process of tearing down the roster. The Andersson deal is probably not the last one Conroy is going to make.<\/p>\n Two names on Calgary\u2019s roster that are drawing interest are forwards Nazem Kadri<\/a> and Blake Coleman<\/a>. Both players are experienced veterans that have hoisted the Stanley Cup in their lengthy careers. Contending teams would love to add either one of these players at the trade deadline.<\/p>\n Kadri had seemed to be content with staying in Calgary and finishing out his contract in previous editions of NHL rumours<\/a>. However, Pagnotta mentioned that Kadri is open to a move and that speaks volumes.<\/p>\n Coleman may be 34 years old, but he can still be a useful player to a contending team. He works hard at both ends of the ice and was key piece to the Tampa Bay Lightning<\/a> when they won back-to-back championships.<\/p>\n What it Means<\/p>\n Pagnotta mentioned that there was plenty chatter surrounding Coleman before the roster freeze. However, Coleman\u2019s injury that he suffered an upper-body injury against the Boston Bruins<\/a> on January 8. The Flames decided to hold him out and he\u2019ll likely be ready after the Olympic break.<\/p>\n Coleman\u2019s salary cap hit is also a manageable $4.9 million, which isn\u2019t as painful as some of the cap hits other players available at the deadline may have. That hit is digestible and could be moved fairly easily.<\/p>\n
\nWhat Next for the Calgary Flames in the Lead into the Trade Deadline?<\/p>\n