Athletistic / Hockey The Calgary Flames general manager has explained the transfer of forward Matthew Tkachak to Florida.

Recall that in exchange for Tkachak, the Flames received forward Jonathan Huberdeau, defenseman Mackenzie Wigar, 21-year-old prospect Cole Schwindt and a first-round pick in the 2025 draft.

“He made the decision to move on and I’m grateful for his honesty. Until a week ago we weren’t going to change him – it wasn’t in our plans. But we were in a position where we had to make the best decision for the club. He chose the path that we all have to follow.

We think this deal could be the best for us in the long run,” Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving told Sportsnet.