As the NHL trade deadline on March 6 approaches, the Calgary Flames find themselves in familiar territory - staring down the reality of being sellers. A tough season has left them on the outside of the playoff picture, and while names like Nazem Kadri have been floated as possible trade chips, there’s been some curiosity about whether Calgary might look to move other pieces as well - specifically, Yegor Sharangovich.
But according to recent reporting, there’s little indication that the Flames are actively shopping the 27-year-old forward. Despite some outside speculation, there doesn’t appear to be any traction on a potential Sharangovich deal at this time.
That’s not entirely surprising when you look at the full picture. Sharangovich came out flying in his first season with Calgary, notching 31 goals and 59 points in 2023-24 - numbers that gave the Flames confidence to lock him up early.
They signed him to a contract extension on July 1, 2024, a move that made sense in the moment. He was heading toward unrestricted free agency, and Calgary likely believed they were getting ahead of a rising price tag.
But since that breakout campaign, the production has dipped. Sharangovich followed up his 31-goal season with just 17 goals and 32 points the next year, and through 50 games this season, he’s sitting at 11 goals and 20 points. That’s a significant drop-off - especially for a player now carrying a $5.75 million cap hit through the 2029-30 season, with the first year of that deal kicking in next season.
To be fair, the Flames didn’t take a wild gamble by extending him. At the time, it looked like a calculated risk: if he maintained or even built on his scoring, the contract could have been a bargain. But the regression has been real, and now Calgary is left with a player whose production hasn’t matched his paycheck - at least not lately.
That’s part of what makes moving Sharangovich complicated. He’s not just a player trying to rediscover his offensive rhythm - he’s also carrying a hefty contract and a 10-team no-trade clause. That limits the market, and it’s likely why there’s been little buzz around his name as the deadline nears.
Still, this isn’t a lost cause. Sharangovich continues to get opportunities - he’s averaging over 16 minutes of ice time per game, including nearly two minutes on the power play. The Flames clearly want to give him a chance to work through his struggles, and the path forward likely involves finding better chemistry with the team’s top-six group.
There’s no question the Flames need more from him. As they look to retool and eventually return to playoff contention, getting Sharangovich back to something resembling his 2023-24 form could be a significant piece of that puzzle. He’s shown he can be a difference-maker - now it’s about finding that gear again.
For now, it looks like Sharangovich will be staying put in Calgary past the deadline. What happens next will depend on whether he can rediscover the scoring touch that made him such an intriguing piece in the first place.