With Kevin Bahl done for the season, what are the Flames’ blueline options?

Calgary Flames defenceman Kevin Bahl has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to an Achilles injury. In response, Calgary placed Joel Hanley back into the active lineup and recalled right-shot defenceman Brayden Pachal from the AHL affiliate Calgary Wranglers. Writer Paige Siewert assesses how the organization can address the vacancy on defense through internal depth, waiver claims, or potential trades.

Siewert notes that left-shot defenceman Abram Wiebe stands out as a strong candidate among AHL options, alongside right-shot blueliners Hunter Brzustewicz and Mike Benning. Axel Hurtig and veteran Jake Livingstone provide further minor-league depth. Additionally, Siewert suggests that external moves through waivers or trades remain options, though they may conflict with the Flames' rebuilding strategy.