Forwards
Key Losses
* Elias Lindholm: The Flames’ top centerman is set to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) in 2024. He has been the team’s leading scorer for the past two seasons and is one of their most important players. If he leaves, the Flames will have a big hole to fill.
* Tyler Toffoli: Another key UFA for the Flames in 2024 is Tyler Toffoli. He has been a solid two-way winger for the team and has been a key contributor on the power play. The Flames will miss his scoring and his ability to create chances for his linemates.
Potential Replacements
* Andrew Mangiapane: The Flames have a potential replacement for Lindholm in-house in Andrew Mangiapane. He has been a breakout star for the team this season and is on pace for a 30-goal season. Mangiapane is a fast, skilled winger who can create chances for himself and his linemates.
* Connor Garland: The Flames could also look outside the organization for a replacement for Toffoli. Connor Garland is a skilled winger who has been a consistent scorer in the NHL. He would be a good fit for the Flames’ top-six forward group.
Defensemen
Key Losses
* Noah Hanifin: The Flames’ top defenseman, Noah Hanifin, is set to become a restricted free agent (RFA) in 2024. He is a young, talented defenseman who has been a key part of the Flames’ success in recent years. The Flames will need to sign him to a new contract before he hits the open market.
* Oliver Kylington: Oliver Kylington is another RFA for the Flames in 2024. He is a skilled offensive defenseman who has been a key contributor on the power play. The Flames will need to decide whether they want to keep him or trade him before he becomes a UFA.
Potential Replacements
* Rasmus Andersson: The Flames have a potential replacement for Hanifin in-house in Rasmus Andersson. He is a young, talented defenseman who has been a key part of the Flames’ success in recent years. Andersson is a good skater and puck-mover who can play both the left and right side.
* Cameron York: The Flames could also look outside the organization for a replacement for Kylington. Cameron York is a young, talented defenseman who has been a key part of the Philadelphia Flyers’ success in recent years. York is a good skater and puck-mover who can play both the left and right side.
Goaltenders
Key Losses
* Jacob Markstrom: The Flames’ starting goaltender, Jacob Markstrom, is set to become a UFA in 2024. He has been a key part of the Flames’ success in recent years and is one of the best goaltenders in the NHL. If he leaves, the Flames will have a big hole to fill.
Potential Replacements
* Daniel Vladar: The Flames have a potential replacement for Markstrom in-house in Daniel Vladar. He is a young, talented goaltender who has been a key part of the Flames’ success in recent years. Vladar is a good skater and puck-handler who has a quick glove.
* Dustin Tokarski: The Flames could also look outside the organization for a replacement for Markstrom. Dustin Tokarski is a veteran goaltender who has been a solid backup for the Flames in recent years. Tokarski is a good skater and puck-handler who has a quick glove.
Kind regards R. Bauer.
