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FlamesNation Radio Episode 14: talking lineup weak spots and trade options
It’s Episode 14 of FlamesNation Radio! This week Ryan and Shane discuss the two games the Calgary Flames played this week, then delve into a discussion of some of the weaker spots in the club’s roster.
They also discuss some trade targets and what it might cost to land Calgary one of the big fish heading towards the trade deadline on March 21.
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Breaking News
- 20 Days, 20 Questions: Who will be the Flames’ fourth line centre in 2026-27?
- What Ryan Pike read, watched and listened to in August 2026
- Derek Wills returns as radio play-by-play voice on QR 77, Pat Steinberg to host Flames Now on weekday afternoons
- How the Calgary Hitmen have navigated the impacts of the NCAA’s rule changes
- A look at the Calgary Flames’ projected line combinations
Calgary FlamesTeam Cap Summary
Cap Summary
2026-27
2027-28
Projected Cap Hit
$89,116,666
$70,041,666
Projected Cap Space
$14,883,334
$43,458,334
Current Cap Space
$14,883,334
$43,458,334
Active Players
23/23
16/23
Draft Picks
Round
'26
'27
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
2