With a Jason Zucker deal falling through, Oscar Fantenberg was the lone Flames addition at the trade deadline.
It’s been repeated ad nauseum, but the Flames are likely banking on the return of James Neal to be their trade deadline “acquisition,” and in more than a few ways. First off, his return as a healthy body to the lineup should offer the Flames more flexibility with their roster decision. Tying into point number one, the Flames are also hoping that a refreshed and healthy Neal can start living up to the contract he signed. If all goes according to plan, the Flames can add another deadly scorer to their lineup just in the nick of time.