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Flames Trade for Youth & Draft Picks | Calgary Flames News
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- Jul 2, 2026
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- 105
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Summary
The Calgary Flames are accelerating their youth-driven rebuild, sending veteran forwards Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta to Minnesota in exchange for Jake Middleton, three future draft picks, and half of Coleman’s salary. The move clears cap space, adds defensive depth with a seasoned, two-way defenseman, and opens a roster spot for younger talent — signaling a clear commitment to the future. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e540ffae4b563738