NHL trade rumors: 5 teams who should trade for Tyler Toffoli

PITTSBURGH, PA - DECEMBER 14: Los Angeles Kings Left Wing Tyler Toffoli (73) looks on during the third period in the NHL game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Los Angeles Kings on December 14, 2019, at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Jeanine Leech/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

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Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames nearly traded for Taylor Hall, but fell just short. They’re in the midst of a heated race in the Pacific Division that could come down to the wire. Ergo, expect the Flames to be active at the trade deadline. Trading Michael Frolik suggests they wanted to create some cap space this season. Maybe it’s for Toffoli?

In a recent Insider Trading segment on TSN, NHL insider Pierre LeBrun linked Toffoli to the Flames. It’s well known they are in the market for a top-six forward, especially after clearing Frolik’s cap hit.

Toffoli would make a lot of sense for the Flames for several reasons. First of all, it’s not secret Calgary is desperately looking for a right-handed shot. The Flames are the only team in the NHL who don’t have a single forward in their usual lineup who shoots right-handed. Toffoli is a righty, so that alone should peak the Flames interest in him.

Secondly, as mentioned earlier, the Flames need more scoring out of their top six. Toffoli would help them out there. His 27 points would currently be the fifth-highest in Calgary, who are struggling to score goals. As of Jan. 22, they are 23rd in the NHL in scoring goals.

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