Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri and defenseman Rasmus Andersson have occasionally surfaced in the NHL rumor mill this season. Speculation has dogged the 34-year-old Kadri since last summer while Andersson's eligibility for UFA status in 2026 had some observers pondering his future in the Stampede City.

The Calgary Flames will be a team worth keeping an eye on over the next month as the trade deadline inches closer.

The Calgary Flames are in an interesting position. No one expected them to be a good team, yet here they are, battling for a playoff spot. Their recent trade has proved that they are pushing for the playoffs and will not sell at the trade deadline.

We continue our look around the league with the Calgary Flames.This season hasn’t quite gone as many anticipated in Calgary.  But unlike some underachieving things, not going as expected is actually a good thing.