Calgary Flames: Five Off-Season Rumours That Are Realistic

VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 8: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Calgary Flames is congratulated after scoring a goal as Dakota Joshua #81 and Sheldon Dries #15 of the Vancouver Canucks skate on during the third period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on April 8, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images) /

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2. The Calgary Flames could trade for a Toronto Maple Leafs star

Obviously Dan Vladar isn’t bringing the Flames a superstar in return for nothing, but if they can add in some of their top assets, the Flames should no doubt be looking to land Maple Leafs superstar and Calgary kid William Nylander. After years of playoff failures, it appears the Leafs are going to head into the 2023 off-season looking for a big shake up, and with Noah Hanifin, Tyler Toffoli and other assets to sell, it appears to be a match made in heaven.

This may be the least realistic option on the list, but if the Flames are hopeful about building a winner for the present and the future, they should go all out in acquiring another top talent for their top line, and there’s no better option than a home town kid.

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