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Flames Trade for Defense, Lose Scoring | NHL News
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- Jul 10, 2026
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Summary
The Calgary Flames just pulled off a bold defensive overhaul, trading away key scorers like Blake Coleman, Ryan Lomberg, and Viktor Arvidsson to land Simon Nemec and Jake Middleton — two young defensemen set to anchor the blue line for years. With the team finishing last in scoring last season, this move signals a rebuild focused on grit over glam, but fans are split: some cheer the future, others worry about who’ll fill the offensive void. Expect Huberdeau and Coronato to carry the load, while prospects like Suniev and Castagna could surprise. The Flames are betting big on defense — and hoping offense finds a way to follow. 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/1f6b74dadd458e13