Flames Acquire Strome, Swap Battaglia for Othmann

0:00This is Corey, with Calgary Flames News Today, powered by the Daily News Now. Subscribe for daily updates on your team. The Calgary Flames shook things up with two trades on Friday. They picked up Veteran Center Ryan Strong from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2027th round draft pick. Later, after the 1PM Mountain Time deadline, they swapped Prospect Jacob Italia to the New York Rangers for Young Forward Brennan-Authman. Storm is a 32-year-old, right-shot center, with a solid track record across four teams. He has prior experience in Alberta and has been a reliable 40-point player in recent seasons, though he's struggled with just three goals in. 33 games this year. These moves come as the flames aim to blend leadership with youth. Storm's veteran presence should help guide the younger roster, and his extra contract year could boost his value for future deals. Meanwhile, the Prospect Swap looks intriguing. Bataglia, drafted 62nd overall last year, had a breakout season but dropped off sharply

1:02this year across two junior teams. Offman, a 23-year-old, picked 16th overall in 2021, has brief national hockey lead time and steady American hockey. League numbers. Expect Offman to get a real look in Calgary soon. These trades give the flames flexibility as they push forward this season. Before for this, the in and episode comes from our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter. It plays your podcast in music, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.