Report: Calgary Flames ‘no longer seem to be in a buying frame of mind’

The National Hockey League’s trade deadline arrives at 1 p.m. MT on Friday afternoon. The Calgary Flames arrived at the deadline in the midst of a four game winless streak (0-2-2) and with just three wins in their last 10 games.

As you might expect, that’s impacted their appetite to add to their group, per a report from NorstarBets’ (and TSN contributor) Chris Johnston.

When your team has headed into the deadline with a 3-4-3 record, sits several points outside a playoff spot and has, according to several forecasts, a less than 50% chance of qualifying for the post-season, sending out draft picks to add rental players to your group may not be the most prudent course of action.

(The Flames also already traded their 2023 third-round pick to Seattle in the Calle Jarnkrok trade at last year’s trade deadline.)

The Flames are back in action on Saturday night against the Minnesota Wild.

Join us on March 3rd for the Daily Faceoff Live: Trade Deadline edition as Frank Seravalli and the panel break down all of the latest rumours, news, and rumblings from around the NHL. The show will be live on YouTube, Facebook, and Twitter from 10 AM – 2 PM MT to keep you up to date on all things trade deadline no matter where you’re watching from.