“ [The Flames] continue to scour the market for a 25-and-under, right-shot center,” LeBrun wrote. “They are among the very long list of teams that have checked in with the Buffalo Sabres regarding 23-year-old Dylan Cozens.”

There's an argument that the Flames don't need to get "tougher" as Frederic is a well-known fighter, but not many guys drop the guys and almost score 20 goals, which is why the Bruins rewarded him with their last contract extension.

The Calgary Flames continue to hunt for the playoffs in the Western Conference. They sit in the second wild card spot but have come off the pace they set earlier in the season.