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Pike on Sportsnet 960 The Fan: talking trade deadline targets with Pat
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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 was potential trade deadline targets for the Calgary Flames.
They also discussed the Flames’ general approach to the deadline and whether their on-ice success to date is sustainable. (Spoiler: yes.)
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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
23/23
16/23
Draft Picks
Round
'26
'27
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
1
2