Flames' Trade Deadline: Building Assets, Not Chasing Contender Mode

0:00The latest scores, headlines, and storylines, right here on Calgary Flames News today, subscribe and stay game ready. The National Hockey League trade deadline hits Friday at 1 p.m., mountain time, and Calgary Flames fans are buzzing about potential deals. The team might move veterans like Blake Coleman or Nasem Kadry, but General Manager Craig Conroy is playing a patient, focusing on building assets. For the long haul, rather than rushing, fans asked if landing a top draft pick like Gavin McKenna could shift the flames into contender mode like the Islanders. Experts say no, they're still stacking young talent around goalie Dustin Wolfe and defenseman Zane Perrek before pushing hard. Questions poured in about trade targets, with interest in undervalued young players under 25, like Yegor Sharon Govich or Kevin Ball, plus A, Big knee for sinners. Speculated returns include a first round pick for Coleman, seconds for Kadry and Zach White Cloud, and later picks for depth guys.

1:00Term length adds risk to deals, as Kadry's three extra years make him less appealing than shorter term rentals. The flames aren't chasing pure captains, but might overpay for a second line center that fits their timeline. If moves are light, it's no blunder in this buyer's market, since most contracts run long and Conroy steady approaches paid off before. They'll regroup in a summer if needed. The Daily News Now is made possible with support from our sponsor. Headphones in a pillow, simple idea, surprisingly addictive, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-P-L-O.com.