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Sellers And Buyers In The Pacific Division

02/19/2016 at 1:38pm EST

Pierre LeBrun of ESPN looks at the Pacific Division at the trade deadline...

Calgary Flames

Sell, sell, sell. That's where Flames GM Brad Treliving has to focus on now that the playoffs look very remote. That means getting the most you can for Russell and pending UFA winger Jiri Hudler.

Russell could fetch the most among rental blue-liners, not only because he's a good player, but also because his $2.6 million cap hit is an easier fit for other teams to fit than many rental players.

Pending UFA winger David Jones could also be moved.

At some point, whether it's before the deadline or in the offseason, the Flames also have to figure out their goaltending situation. Both Karri Ramo and Jonas Hiller are unrestricted free agents on July 1, and I think the Flames need to look elsewhere for a long-term solution.

more on all the Pacific teams plus Brian Burke on the deadline...

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