The Calgary Flames are a team that’s in the hunt for a playoff spot as they approach the National Hockey League’s trade deadline. Their proximity to the playoffs has led to the obvious bunch of questions regarding what they could do prior to the trade deadline to upgrade their team. Since history is a great teacher, we’ve put together a walk down memory lane to examine what the Flames have done in the past when they’ve been close to a playoff spot.
Here’s a look at the types of trade deadlines the Flames have had in the seasons when they made the playoffs, and the seasons when they were close.