Calgary Flames and Connor Zary remain at an unsigned RFA standstill, with dispute over term vs. price keeping him in limbo as business picks up. Mikael Backlund, in the final year of his deal and open to Canada-only terms, weighs his future with the team while Rasmus Andersson’ s status looms on a potential trade. The piece also flags Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Kings as broader league players in the rumor mill, underscoring Calgary’s tightrope between asset value and roster continuity.