With Micheal Ferland's impending return and the Flames set to be at 24 roster players, including 15 forwards with him, somebody would have to be sent down.
Mason Raymond, who has not come even close to living up to his three-year, $3.15 million AAV contract, drew the short straw, as the Flames have placed him on waivers. Raymond was previously waived back in October, before the season began, and went unclaimed. With just four goals and one assist this season, it's unlikely anybody claims him now.
With the Flames needing that roster spot for Ferland, it's almost a guarantee Raymond gets sent down to Stockton, which will provide the Flames with a bit of cap relief.