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Flames' Offseason: Draft, Roster Moves, and Opening Night
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The Calgary Flames concluded their 2025-2026 season without a playoff spot, prompting a youth push with veteran trades. The off-season focuses on the NHL draft lottery on May 5th and the draft on June 27th. Fans inquire about contracts, prospects, and roster moves. The salary cap is rising, making entry-level deals like Hurtings $990,000 AAV reasonable. The Flames hold the fourth overall pick in the draft, potentially selecting forwards Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg, or top D-men like Alberts Smits or Carson Carels. RFA Gavin White is expected to stay, but UFA Nick Cicek might seek NHL ice elsewhere. Connor Zary and Yegor Sharangovich are candidates for a top-nine shot or trade. Brennan Othmann and Parker Bell are set to stick, while Lucas Ciona might be squeezed out with new AHL blood. The team typically keeps seven to ten players in Calgary through summer for family and Stampede vibes.
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