The Calgary Flames record from 2025/26 may not be the most flattering, but given that they've picked their direction for the future, many fans are happy with how things have played out under General Manager Craig Conroy. With a potential top-six pick in the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft and plenty of money to spend, this is a team that's got some big decisions to make over the summer, ones that could impact the franchise for a long time to come.
While the team aren't expected to be too busy in free agency, there are still plenty of decisions for the Flames to make, as they have a crowded forward group that needs to change in order to open up spots for younger names. Realistically, they've got some huge decisions to make if they are to commit to the rebuild, so today, we'll take a look at what the team should do with these players, whether that be trade them, extend them, or keep them into the regular season.
