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Flames Exploring Early Trades as NHL‑Worst Offense Drags 1-6-1 Start

Early trade inquiries reflect frustration with a multi-season scoring slide.

Overview

  • Calgary has 13 goals in eight games, has been outscored 29-13, and has yet to win in regulation during a 1-6-1 opening.
  • TSN’s Insider Trading reported Pierre LeBrun says GM Craig Conroy is making exploratory calls for scoring help, though meaningful moves are rare before U.S. Thanksgiving.
  • The Flames rank 32nd in goals per game at roughly 1.5 after finishing 29th last season, continuing a decline that began in 2021–22.
  • Goaltender Dustin Wolf said he “can’t generate offense,” and his last two starts improved statistically even as the team’s scoring woes persisted.
  • Reports linked Calgary to potential options such as Yegor Chinakhov, with the caveat that an early addition would not preclude becoming sellers at the deadline if losses continue.