Flames Bolster Roster with Ryan Strome Acquisition

The Calgary Flames have acquired veteran center Ryan Strome from the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for a 2027 seventh-round pick, as reported on March 6, 2026 via NHL.com. The move adds experience to the Flames’ forward group as they navigate the remainder of the season.

Strome’s Background and Experience

Ryan Strome, 32, brings a wealth of NHL experience to Calgary, having played 897 career games with the New York Islanders, Edmonton Oilers, New York Rangers, and Anaheim Ducks . He has amassed 489 points throughout his career, scoring 169 goals and 320 assists . Prior to joining the Flames, Strome had recorded three goals and six assists for nine points in 33 games with the Ducks this season .

Contract Details

Strome is in the fourth year of a five-year, $25 million contract with an annual cap hit of $5 million . He is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the current season .

Ducks’ Perspective

The Anaheim Ducks traded Strome to create cap space as they contend for a playoff spot . Strome had previously posted 41 points in each of the past three seasons with the Ducks before experiencing a slump this season, registering only three goals and six assists in 33 games .

Flames’ Trade Deadline Activity

This acquisition is one of 20 trades involving 33 players made across the NHL on March 6, 2026, ahead of the trade deadline. The Flames were also active, acquiring Victor Olofsson, Max Curran, a conditional 2028 first-round pick, and a conditional 2027 second-round pick from Colorado in exchange for Nazem Kadri and a 2027 fourth-round pick, and Brennan Othmann from the NY Rangers for Jacob Battaglia.