Flames’ Young Blue Line Gets Its Shot After Major Shakeup

Calgary’s back end looks a lot different now, and that usually means somebody’s getting handed a real opportunity. The Flames have changed plenty on the blue line, which opens the door for younger defenders who have spent the past stretch waiting for their turn. In this league, those kinds of openings do not stay open long, and the kids who can handle the pace are the ones who quietly force a coach’s hand.