If there's one position the Calgary Flames aren't short on heading into the 2026-27 season, it's defence.For the first time in quite a while, Calgary has more NHL-calibre defencemen than available roster spots.
That's a good problem to have, but it's still a problem.Whether Craig Conroy decides to let training camp sort things out or makes another trade before opening night, somebody is going to be squeezed out.
The Flames have veterans, recent acquisitions, established NHLers and some of the organization's best prospects all competing for essentially seven jobs.Here's how the blue line currently shakes out.These are the players that should have every opportunity to open the season with the Flames.Bahl quietly became one of Calgary's most dependable defencemen during the 2025-26 season.
His game isn't flashy, but that's exactly why he's valuable.
He defends well, plays with size, kills plays early and gives the Flames a steady pres…
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