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Grading the Flames & Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri Trade

The NHL trade deadline always delivers a few blockbusters, and the Colorado Avalanche made a massive splash by bringing back a familiar face. Nazem Kadri is heading back to Colorado in a deal with the Calgary Flames that signals the Avalanche are officially all-in for another Stanley Cup run.

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / March 7

The Wranglers got some help, at least for now, with Craig Conroy’s deadline day moves

The Calgary Flames made four moves on 2026’s trade deadline day. And when the dust settled, their American Hockey League affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers, ended up getting some roster reinforcements.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

New Flames Add Strome Is a Culture-Builder 100%

The Calgary Flames just snagged Ryan Strome from Anaheim for a seventh-round pick. On paper, it’s one of those tiny deadline deals that barely gets noticed.

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Nazem Kadri News / Flamesnation / March 6

A quick look at the pieces coming back in the Nazem Kadri trade

The Calgary Flames were able to trade one of their veterans. Shortly after the passing of Friday’s trade deadline, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Flames have traded Nazem Kadri to the Colorado Avalanche.

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Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Kadri’s Deadline Trade Surprise: Why Both Avs and Flames Won

The Nazem Kadri trade came out of nowhere right at the deadline, and it didn’t feel like it was going to happen. For a couple of days, it looked like it was on, then everything went dead quiet, like it was dead, then bam — it was back to life.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 6

Nazem Kadri’s departure continues Craig Conroy’s Flames roster overhaul

A year ago, the Calgary Flames went into the trade deadline and didn’t do a thing. With their group pushing for a playoff spot, and having gone through a ton of changeover in the season or two prior, the decision was made to stand pat.

Nazem Kadri News / Field Level Media / March 6

Avalanche bring back F Nazem Kadri in swap with Flames

Veteran center Nazem Kadri, a key member of the Colorado Avalanche's 2022 Stanley Cup lineup, rejoined the franchise Friday via a trade with the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Flames acquire Brennan Othmann from Rangers for Jacob Battaglia

The Calgary Flames have added a player with first-round pedigree at Friday’s trade deadline. The Flames have acquired winger Brennan Othmann from the New York Rangers in exchange for winger Jacob Battaglia.

Nazem Kadri News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Avalanche Acquire Nazem Kadri From Calgary Flames

We have potentially the trade of the deadline, with Nazem Kadri and a 2027 fourth-round pick being traded to the Colorado Avalanche. The Calgary Flames will receive a 2028 first-round pick, a 2027 second-round pick, Victor Olofsson and Max Curran.

Nazem Kadri News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Nazem Kadri will be a major difference-maker for the Avalanche

The Colorado Avalanche made the biggest splash of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, acquiring Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames just before the 3:00 PM ET deadline.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 6

Flames acquire forward Brennan Othmann from the NY Rangers for Jacob Battaglia

The Calgary Flames have added some forward depth in a trade with the New York Rangers. Per multiple reports, the Flames have acquired forward Brennan Othmann from the Rangers in exchange for forward prospect Jacob Battaglia.

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Ryan Strome News / The Win Column / March 6

Calgary Flames acquire Ryan Strome for a 7th-round draft pick

In a trade that came out of absolutely nowhere, the Flames made their first deal of trade deadline day, acquiring veteran centre Ryan Strome from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2027 7th-round pick.

Brennan Othmann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Calgary Flames To Acquire Brennan Othmann

Trading away Nazem Kadri wasn’t the only thing the Calgary Flames did before the deadline. According to Vince Z. Mercogliano of The Athletic, the Flames have acquired forward prospect Brennan Othmann from the New York Rangers.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 6

Calgary Flames Trade Stanley Cup Champion to Avalanche

The Calgary Flames have traded Nazem Kadri to the Colorado Avalanche. Kadri has been the subject of rumours in the NHL since it became obvious that the Flames are considering this to be a lost season.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 6

Avalanche acquire Kadri, pick from Flames for Curran, Olofsson, picks

Nazem Kadri is headed back to Colorado. The Avalanche have acquired center Nazem Kadri from the Calgary Flames, reuniting the two sides after Kadri helped the Avs win the 2022 Stanley Cup.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 6

Analyzing the Avalanche's trade for Nazem Kadri

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Craig Conroy News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Craig Conroy Doing Excellent Work to Get Flames on Right Path

Craig Conroy was thrown right to the wolves in what is his first time as a general manager. Taking over for Brad Treliving, Conroy found himself with a veteran-filled Calgary Flames roster that had just missed the playoffs by 17 points.

Jonathan Castagna News / Flamesnation / March 6

What the Flames are getting in Jonathan Castagna

On Wednesday afternoon, the Calgary Flames traded veteran defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for three 2nd round picks, NHL defenceman Olli Määttä, and centre prospect Jonathan Castagna. Castagna was drafted in the 3rd round, 70th overall, of the 2023 NHL draft.

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

MacKenzie Weegar trade grades for Mammoth, Flames

The MacKenzie Weegar era with the Calgary Flames, which began with a stunning blockbuster trade in the summer of 2022 from the Florida Panthers, officially came to a close this week when he was traded from the Flames to the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Canadiens Linked To Zach Whitecloud

The Canadiens have held discussions with the Flames around acquiring defenseman Zach Whitecloud from Calgary, Pierre LeBrun of TSN said on Thursday’s “Insider Trading.” He’s one name in a larger push from the Habs to add a right-shot rearguard for their playoff push, LeBrun said.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Breakaway on SI / March 5

Flames Get Olli Määttä and Draft Capital in MacKenzie Weegar Deal

The Calgary Flames made a significant move last night, trading veteran defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for defenseman Olli Määttä, prospect center Jonathan Castagna, and three second-round picks.