Flames Rumors: One Surprising Name is Drawing the Most Trade Interest On Calgary
According to TSN insider Pierre LeBrun, Blake Coleman has unexpectedly become the player rival teams are calling about most frequently. LeBrun reported on Insider Trading that multiple clubs have reached out to general manager Craig Conroy to express their interest, hoping Calgary might be open to discussions closer to the March 6 trade deadline.
Despite the noise, the Flames are not actively shopping Coleman. Instead, teams are “kicking tires” and positioning themselves in case Calgary decides to shift into a full sell-off later in the season.
Flames Not Shopping Coleman - But Teams Are Calling
The interest in Coleman is surprising, considering names like Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri have dominated early trade speculation.
Andersson, a pending unrestricted free agent, remains the most expected trade candidate, and Kadri has been mentioned in multiple reports involving contenders looking for center-depth.
Yet Coleman’s, 2x Stanley Cup-winning pedigree, leadership, and strong two-way game have moved him to the top of opposing teams’ wish lists. Coleman is under contract through next season with a $4.9 million cap hit and holds a modified no-trade clause, giving him control over potential destinations.
What a Potential Move Could Mean for Calgary
The Flames have made it clear they value Coleman’s presence on and off the ice, which makes it unlikely they move him unless they decide to fully commit to a rebuild. Rival teams seem to be hoping that Calgary’s losing trajectory forces a change of direction, and that Coleman becomes available closer to the deadline.
This season, the 34-year-old has recorded seven goals and eight total points across 20 games played.
If Calgary does eventually make him available, there would be a significant market ready to engage.
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