Calgary Flames advised to wait for better trade offers amid poor start
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 6:36 AM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
The Calgary Flames are currently 1-6-0 and have struggled offensively, scoring just 14 goals. General Manager Craig Conroy is urged to avoid rushing trades despite the team's disappointing start. Players like Zach Whitecloud and Morgan Frost are drawing interest, but patience could lead to more advantageous deals as demand increases league-wide due to injuries. The NHL trade deadline is months away, providing time for potential offers to improve, particularly for players nearing free agency.
- •Flames score only 14 goals while allowing 35 this season.
- •Zach Whitecloud and Morgan Frost are trade candidates.
- •Teams may increase their interest as injuries impact roster needs.
- •Patience could yield better returns as the trade deadline approaches.
- 6:36 AMYahoo Sports — Flames Could Get More by Being Patient With Trade Market
"The Calgary Flames could benefit so much more by being patient in the trade market instead of rushing to move everyone they can. The post Flames Could Get More by Being Patient With Trade Market appeared first on HEAVY.
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