With the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals over, focus now shifts towards the offseason. The Calgary Flames aren\u2019t expected to be too busy, but they\u2019re still a notable team to watch when it comes to player movement.<\/p>\n
With the Flames clearly taking the rebuild path, I thought we could look at some current players who could act as the Flames\u2019 top trade chips this summer. It\u2019s not a guarantee that every player on this list gets moved, but these players stick out to me as having the most trade value and making the most sense for the Flames to move. These players are listed in no particular order. Let us begin. <\/p>\n
Blake Coleman<\/p>\n
Blake Coleman immediately stands out as one of the biggest and most valuable trade assets for the Flames right now. Despite rumours of him potentially getting dealt at the trade deadline, he ended up staying put and finished the 2025-26 season scoring 20 goals and 35 points in 69 games.<\/p>\n
There\u2019s no doubt that any contender would love the chance to acquire Coleman\u2019s services. He\u2019s a great fit in a bottom-six role and is an absolute beast in the playoffs. If a team wants to add that extra grit and snarl while also adding scoring depth, Coleman is the guy.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also pretty clear that Coleman no longer fits the Flames\u2019 timeline and would be better off competing for another Stanley Cup. He makes around $4.9 million per season, and the Flames have the slots available to retain salary. They should get a decent return for him if they shop him during the summer.<\/p>\n
Morgan Frost<\/p>\n
Centers are always in need, and Morgan Frost fits the bill. He had a decent season, scoring 22 goals and 43 points, which is around the average amount of offence Frost has generated throughout his career. However, the main thing with Frost is that he\u2019s a pending UFA come next summer. It\u2019s unclear how much money his camp is seeking, but if it\u2019s a substantial amount, the Flames would be better off trading him elsewhere. <\/p>\n
Frost would be a great addition to a contending team\u2019s middle-six, acting as their third-line centre. Being 27, he\u2019s also not exactly young that he can be considered to be a part of the future Flames\u2019 core. I\u2019m sure if the team made Frost available, they\u2019d receive a decent amount of calls given his position and the offence he can provide in a middle-six role.<\/p>\n
Zach Whitecloud <\/p>\n
Another player who had rumours circulating about them, Zach Whitecloud, was acquired by the Flames in the Rasmus Andersson trade. Since joining the Flames, he\u2019s been a steady right-side defender, prompting teams to inquire about his availability. The Flames ultimately did not move him.<\/p>\n
Whitecloud won\u2019t become a UFA until 2028, so the Flames aren\u2019t exactly in a rush to move him. Nonetheless, one trade offer can change everything. I also think that Whitecloud could become expendable in the near future if the Flames draft a right-handed defenceman with the sixth overall pick in the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, a player like Keaton Verhoeff, for example, who could make the NHL jump quickly.<\/p>\n
Olli Maatta <\/p>\n
Acquired by the Flames via the MacKenzie Weegar trade, Olli Maatta made quite a name for himself in Calgary. The veteran defender instantly clicked for the team on the blueline, scoring 14 points in 21 games, playing some of the best hockey of his career. <\/p>\n
Maatta is another name that could generate interest if made available, since teams are always looking for blueline depth. However, Maatta\u2019s contract also doesn\u2019t end until 2028, so the Flames could also elect to hold on to him a bit longer.<\/p>\n
Ryan Strome<\/p>\n
Another player who joined the Flames at the deadline, Ryan Strome, was acquired from the Anaheim Ducks for a 7th-round pick. His impact on the team, though, was noticeable, scoring 12 points in 19 games.<\/p>\n
While Strome has been a good fit in Calgary so far, he likely ends up getting moved. The offseason could be a good time to move him, depending on the types of offers the Flames receive. Strome will be a pending UFA next summer, but his value will likely hinge on how he performs and if he can pick up where he left off. <\/p>\n
Strome makes $5 million a season, so the Flames would likely have to retain some salary. With that being said, Strome is a serviceable veteran centre who can add to a contending team\u2019s depth down the middle.<\/p>\n
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