Calgary Flames: Five Players on the Move

0:00On April 21st, the Calgary Flames just wrapped a rough 2025-26 season, finishing forth from last in the standings, and that means big changes ahead for next year. They're deep into a youth movement with a stacked roster already locked in, so five key guys look headed for the exit door. Jake Bean, Victor, Olafson, John Beacher, Ryan Lomburg, and Blake Coleman start with Jake Bean, the hometown defenseman who barely got ice time, played just 16 games before an injury, and now faces a numbers crunch with. Four left shot demon already under contract. Victor Olafson came over in a trade, showed pro skills with eight points in 18 games, but 10 wingers have signed up, leaving no room. John Beacher got claimed off waivers, and posted six points in 29 games as a fourth line center, but his faceoff wins were weak at 44. Percent, and the flames want to blood younger guys like Rory Carrins instead. Ryan Lomburg brought energy and big goals at 31 years old, but just nine points in 57 games plus his desire for a winner, make him a...

1:08pending free agent likely to bounce. Blake Coleman stands out at 34, with 35 points in 69 games, killer on the penalty kill and shut down line, but he's in his final contract year and trade rumors swirled hard before the deadline. As the flames prioritized development, moving vets like him could fetch the best return and clear space for the kids rising up. This has been Calgary Flames News today, powered by AI.