The Calgary Flames improved in 2024-25, but still missed the playoffs. There was an expectation that GM Craig Conroy could be aggressive this offseason to improve the team and make the playoffs in 2025-26. Instead, they chose to stay the course in NHL Free Agency , and the Flames did not make any major moves . They did make some minor moves, though, and one stands out as the perfect play.

Calgary was tied in points with the St. Louis Blues for the last playoff spot in the Western Conference, but would be eliminated on a tiebreaker. They needed the Blues to lose on April 15th in their last game, but the Blues took a 6-1 victory and successfully ended the Flames' season. Being this close to the playoffs, the team has a few routes it can take. The front office can decide that they capp

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