Big turnaround involving Tyler Toffoli with the Calgary Flames
In February 2022, Kent Hughes made his first significant transaction when he traded Tyler Toffoli to the Calgary Flames, essentially in return for a first-round pick and the prospect Emil Heineman.
A little over a year later, following the 31-year-old winger's best offensive season in his career, where he scored 34 goals and 73 points in 82 games, everything seems to be heading towards an imminent split between the two parties.
Indeed, like Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, and Mikael Backlund, who have all stated they do not want to extend their agreement with the organization, all of them starting their last year of contract, Toffoli reportedly stated the same according to the informant Frank Seravalli. He does not plan to remain in Calgary at the end of the 2023-2024 season.
Wow! The new Flames GM, Craig Conroy, will have a colossal job to do during the off-season and the coming months to try to mop up these major losses within his roster.
The former number 73 for the Canadiens has not hidden it since his departure, he loved his time in the Montreal organization. He made serious friendships with several current players from the Canadiens and it is to be wondered if he could become an interesting catch on the free agent market in 2024.
A Toffoli on a third line, who can occasionally help out on a top-6, could be a very interesting depth piece for the club, at a time when the Tricolore is becoming increasingly competitive.
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