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Analyzing what moves the other contending NHL teams have made

FlamesNation | March 21, 2022

Related Topics: National Hockey League, Calgary Flames, Stanley Cup, Sebastian Aho, Josh Manson, Colorado Avalanche, Vincent Trocheck, Mikko Rantanen, Darcy Kuemper, Frank Vatrano

Folks, the Calgary Flames should probably be considered a Stanley Cup contender at this point. They’re among the top teams in the National Hockey League both offensively and defensively, and they’re atop the Pacific Division with a decent bit of cushion in the standings.

But the Flames are far from the only team with Stanley Cup aspirations. Here’s a quick snapshot at what the other top teams in the NHL have done so far as we head into the stretch drive of trade season.

Colorado Avalanche

44-13-5, 93 points / .750 points percentage / +68 goal differential

Top skaters: Nazem Kadri, Mikko Rantanen, Cale Makar, Nathan MacKinnon, Gabriel Landeskog

Top goalie: Darcy Kuemper

  • Acquired Nico Sturm from Minnesota for Tyson Jost
  • Acquired Josh Manson (at 50% salary retained) from Anaheim for Drew Helleson and a 2023 2nd-rounder

Florida Panthers

42-14-6, 90 points / .


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