Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri and defenseman Rasmus Andersson have occasionally surfaced in the NHL rumor mill this season. Speculation has dogged the 34-year-old Kadri since last summer while Andersson's eligibility for UFA status in 2026 had some observers pondering his future in the Stampede City.

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With the 4 Nations Face-Off break approaching, the trade deadline looms large and is about a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Huberdeau sits on 99 career assists in Calgary silks, while Kadri has 98 since arriving from - coincidentally - the Avalanche. Kadri is also nine dishes away from 400 for his NHL career, while Huberdeau hit the 500-assist milestone earlier this season.

The Flames announced Thursday they have recalled winger Dryden Hunt from AHL Calgary. In a corresponding transaction, Forward Clark Bishop is headed back to the minors.

The Calgary Flames continue to adjust their lineup ahead of the 4 Nations Face-off break, announcing two transactions on Thursday morning.