Flames Trade Deadline: Rebuild Mode Kicks Off

0:00It's March 6th. Here's your Calgary Flames news in two minutes. The Calgary Flames made a big move at the NHL Trade Deadline on Friday, sending Center, Nazem, Kadri, back to Colorado, where he won the Stanley Cup. Four years ago. This marks the second veteran traded this week, and the third since the start of 2026, as General Manager Craig Conroy pushes a rebuild. Earlier this week, they also dealt defenseman Mackenzie Weigar, picking up nine assets total from those two deals, including plenty of draft picks, too. Restock the team. Conroy called it a tough deadline, but the right path to get back to the playoffs, stressing the need for young players to step up and fill those big. Roles left behind by the departing leaders. Meanwhile, reinforcements are coming for the final 21 games, with forwards Victor O'Lofson and Ryan Strom joining from the Ducks for A. Seven ground pick, plus defenseman Ali Mahada adding veteran experience to the growing roster.

1:00Looking ahead, the flames now have two first round picks for the third year in a row, starting with the 2026 draft and Buffalo, where they could make six elections in the first two rounds, all while construction ramps up on their new home at Scotia Place. This episode is brought to you by our sponsor. See the episode description. It is a pillow that plays your podcast and music without earbuds. Support for listening in bed, S-O-L-I, solely pillow.com.