Moments following the Flames 5-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks, the Flames made a quick move - to one of their healthy scratches.
Ladislav Smid, who has only appeared in four games this seaosn - most recently on Nov. 12, when he only played 8:42 - has been sent to the Stockton Heat on a conditioning stint. The Heat play in Ontario on Nov. 25, and according to Google Maps, Ontario is a mere 35 minute or so drive away from Anaheim, so the location is convenient.
What about the timing, though?
The last time Smid regularly played NHL games was way, way back in early December 2014.