Ryan Lomberg
Two summers ago, the Calgary Flames landed former Flame Ryan Lomberg as a free agent, right on the back of a Stanley Cup victory with the Florida Panthers, with the team hoping he could help the culture in Calgary. In two seasons, he's once again become a fan favourite, and when necessary, he sets the tone on the ice, much to the enjoyment of the fans in the arena.
However, in terms of his production, there simply hasn't been too much, as he posted 4 goals and 9 points in 57 games played, with his role on the fourth line gradually decreasing as the 2025/26 season rolled on. Given his limitations, Lomberg likely isn't going to come back as a free agent this summer, and while there wasn't much expected of him this past season, he was a solid piece for this Flames fourth line.
Grade: C+
John Beecher
John Beecher was an interesting pickup for the Calgary Flames this season, as GM Craig Conroy took a chance on him as a waiver claim after the Boston Bruins seemingly gave up on the former first-round draft pick. When that move was made, it was well known that Beecher wasn't much of a point producer in the NHL, and that reputation held true with Calgary, as he had 2 goals and 6 points in 29 games played with the Flames.
In his role on the fourth line however, the team weren't expecting scoring, but instead, what they got was a physical players that managed to have some success when given the opportunity. Ultimately though, Beecher was surpassed by the likes of Tyson Gross late in the season, and as a free agent, it's likely that the Flames move on from Beecher in free agency, despite the move likely being worth the risk.
Grade: D
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