The Flames are probably headed to the playoffs, barring a late season disaster, but they’re still not quite a perfect team yet. There’s still some issues that they need to address if they want to parlay their regular season hype into meaningful postseason success.
The NHL’s biggest holiday, trade deadline, is fast approaching, and this year’s sees the Flames in the unfamiliar territory of being buyers. Who are they looking for, and what do they have to pay?
Friedman noted in 31 thoughts that the flames might be looking at another defenseman since Valimaki is still out and may need to be sent down to regain his form.