From the beginning of 2010 until the end of 2019, the Calgary Flames made 64 trades with other hockey clubs. Of course, not all trades are of equal value and quality. Let’s look back at the best and the worst of the many swaps the Flames made over the past decade.
What makes a trade good or bad?
When we look at trades, there are a few ways to evaluate. The primary questions asked are “What was the trade trying to accomplish?” and “Did the Flames get value for their assets?” If a draft pick is involved, we’re ignoring how the drafting team used the pick and focusing on the pick itself as a trade chip.