Lomberg's Flames Plea Doomed to Fail

Ryan Lomberg pitches his case to stay in Calgary, touting his grit, speed and the spark he brings to a Saddledome that's often too quiet these days. Flames brass eyes him as their lone notable UFA amid a teardown, with trade whispers and cap flexibility tempting a move over an extension. Conroy's listening to offers on core pieces like Kadri and Coleman, and Lomberg's unique edge might not outweigh the assets a deal could fetch before the deadline hits.