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6 Calgary Flames players who could be traded at the deadline

Colton Pankiw
Colton Pankiw
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Jan 16 2025, 5:33 pm
6 Calgary Flames players who could be traded at the deadline
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The Calgary Flames are entering this year’s trade deadline in a much different position than anyone would have imagined before the season began.

The Flames were projected by most to be in the bottom of the standings by the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. Instead, they’ve scratched and clawed their way to a 21-15-7 record through 43 games, which has them in a wild-card spot.

Based on where they were projected to finish in the standings, the Flames were expected to sell off some of their pending UFAs at the trade deadline to continue building toward the future. However, with their solid first half, that may no longer be the case.

That said, there is still plenty of time between now and the March 5 trade deadline. If the Flames were to slide down the standings during that time, GM Craig Conroy may elect to sell a few pieces. Here are six Flames that could be moved if that were to happen.

Dan Vladar

  • 2024-25 stats: 20 GP, 3.03 GAA, .889 SV%
  • Contract: $2.2 million, pending UFA

It’s become quite clear through the first half of the season who the Flames’ future number-one goaltender is. Dustin Wolf has been outstanding this season, racking up 15 of the Flames’ 21 wins. Vladar, meanwhile, has just six.


To Vladar’s credit, he’s been tasked with more difficult starts this season, which has played into his less-than-desirable stats. He’s a capable backup, and with Devin Cooley excelling in the AHL, the Flames have the option to move Vladar should they receive an offer they like.

Andrei Kuzmenko

  • 2024-25 stats: 32 GP, 1 G, 9 A, 10 PTS
  • Contract: $5.5 million, pending UFA

The 2024-25 season has been disastrous for Andrei Kuzmenko, who was expected to be one of the Flames’ top offensive contributors. He hasn’t scored since October 15 and has spent plenty of time in the press box as a healthy scratch.

As disappointing as he’s been, Kuzmenko has proven he has the ability to put up points in bunches at the NHL level. If the Flames are willing to retain some of his contract, a playoff team looking to add some offence may take a flier on him, albeit the return would be minimal.

Kevin Rooney

  • 2024-25 stats: 35 GP, 3 G, 1 A, 4 PTS
  • Contract: $1.3 million, pending UFA

Kevin Rooney isn’t a player who is ever going to wow anybody, but you know exactly what he’s going to bring on a night-to-night basis. The 31-year-old has nearly 300 NHL games under his belt, the majority of which have seen him play a fourth-line centre role.

While Rooney isn’t going to give you much in terms of offence, he’s an experienced penalty killer, which is always a valuable asset. Teams are always looking to improve on their centre depth, which could result in him garnering some interest as the deadline nears.

Joel Hanley

  • 2024-25 stats: 18 GP, 0 G, 1 A, 1 PT
  • Contract: $787,500, pending UFA

Joel Hanley couldn’t seem to get into the Flames lineup at all early in the season, resulting in many questioning why he remained on the roster. As of late, however, he’s become a regular in the lineup, suiting up for 12 of the Flames’ past 13 games.

Hanley has also played steady minutes in this recent stint, primarily paired with MacKenzie Weegar. Scouts tuning into the Flames will have noticed, and it may be enough for a team searching for some blue-line depth to make a move for the 33-year-old.

Tyson Barrie

  • 2024-25 stats: 9 GP, 1 G, 1 A, 2 PTS
  • Contract: $1.25 million, pending UFA

The end of the road is nearing for Tyson Barrie, who joined the Flames on a PTO before inking a one-year deal. It hasn’t gone as he would have liked, as he’s been a healthy scratch in all but nine games this season.

While Barrie is no longer the player he once was, he still has strong offensive instincts, and, perhaps of even more value, he’s very popular in every dressing room he’s been in. A team looking for some veteran leadership and a guy they can throw in the lineup every now and then may be willing to part ways with a late pick to see if he has anything left in the tank.

Rasmus Andersson

  • 2024-25 stats: 43 GP, 6 G, 12 A, 18 PTS
  • Contract: $4.55 million through 2025-26

The reason Rasmus Andersson comes in last on this list is due to the fact that the Flames aren’t interested in moving him. They would much prefer extending him this offseason but could wind up moving him next year if a deal can’t be worked out.


That said, Andersson is a very valuable defenceman, one who every team in the league would love to add. If the Flames were to be blown away by an offer ahead of the deadline, they may reconsider holding onto him. It’s highly unlikely, but nothing is ever impossible in the NHL.

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