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Pike on Sportsnet 960 The Fan: talking losing streak and arena with Pat and Matt
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FlamesNation managing editor Ryan Pike hopped on Sportsnet 960 The Fan’s Flames Talk on Tuesday afternoon. The main topic of conversation with Pat Steinberg and Matt Rose was the Flames’ losing skid, their game with Florida, and next steps for the arena saga.
They also chatted about Jacob Markström’s recent struggles and the NHL’s change to COVID-19 asymptomatic testing after the All-Star Break.
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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
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16/23
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'26
'27
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