These players will be needing a big 2015-16 season in order to stay in the fold for Calgary in the future.
During the Flames' rapid ascension from bottom-feeder to playoff contender during the last 12 months, it has become obvious that they won't be able to carry any dead weight salaries, nor players that won't be able to make significant impacts on the team, anymore.
The best teams such as Chicago or Tampa Bay require strong contributions from all 18 skaters every single night, and this means that there are certain players that will have to step their game up this year.