For a while, we here at FlamesNation have advocated for the Calgary Flames to make some changes to their depth forward ranks.
With respect for the careers they’ve all had, Brad Richardson, Trevor Lewis, and Brett Ritchie are not the players they once were. The Flames’ forward depth has been a glaring point of weakness all season and desperately needs upgrading.
On Tuesday, Flames head coach Darryl Sutter appeared to pour water on the idea of recalling players from the AHL’s Stockton Heat to address the Flames’ lack of secondary scoring.
…between the American Hockey League and the NHL, especially when you’re a first-year pro and you’re undersized.