The Calgary Flames are in a bit of a financial pickle.
Both Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk have emphasized their desire to remain in Calgary for the long haul. If the Flames are able to get deals done with those two, you can bet they’ll be expensive.
Beyond locking up their two 100-point stars, the Flames still have considerable contractual work ahead of them.
Andrew Mangiapane just scored 35 goals and 55 points. Oliver Kylington amassed 31 points in his first full season as an NHL defenceman. Both need new deals.
While Kylington could be in line for a bridge contract as a pending restricted free agent, Mangiapane only has one more year ahead of him before he can test the UFA market.