There are a few benefits to being at the bottom of the NHL standings, which is exactly where the Flames have found themselves at this point of the season. The draft lottery, for one thing; being first in line for waiver claims is another.
And if you knew there was a top-six talent available on waivers - one with a really cheap cap hit - would you put a claim on him?
What if he was Alexander Semin?
A few years removed
Semin's career high of 40 goals and 84 points came six seasons ago.