Flames Trade Key Players, Start Rebuild

0:00For the NHL, it's March 15th. Here's what's happening. Calgary Flames fans are entering a new chapter with the team officially committing to a full rebuild. General manager Craig Conroy made big moves before the March 6th trade deadline, shipping out key veterans to clear cap space and gather draft picks for the future. In the headline trade, center Nazem Kadri went back to the Colorado Avalanche. Calgary got a conditional 2028 first round pick, a 2027 second rounder, forward victor Olofsin and prospect Max Kern. In return, defenseman Mackenzie Weigar followed soon after heading to the Utah mammoth. The flames picked up Ali Maada, prospect Johnathan Castania, and three 2026 second round picks, signaling a clear shift away from, contending right now. It's bittersweet for supporters as the team sits at 26 wins, 33 losses, and 7 overtime losses. Still, Captain Michael Backland provided a bright spot, scoring his 230th career goal and

1:04600th NHL point in a recent. Three to two loss to the New York Islanders, passing a franchise legend for fifth all time in Flames goals. Looking ahead, the flames face a tough stretch. They played the Detroit Red Wings away Monday at 7 p.m. Eastern on March 16th. Then host the St. Louis Blues wins they at 9.30 p.m. The Florida Panthers, Friday at 9.00 p.m. and the Tampa Bay Lightning Sunday at 8.00 p.m. all back home. Support for this DNN episode comes from our sponsor. What is cooler than cool? A pillow that plays your sound. S-O-L-I-SallyPillow.com