Report: Canadiens interested in Flames' Coleman

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is high on the list of players the Montreal Canadiens are interested in acquiring, TSN's Pierre LeBrun reported on Thursday's "Early Trading."

Coleman leads the Flames with 13 goals on the campaign, and he has 21 points in 43 games. He's signed through next season at a $4.9-million cap hit, and he has a 10-team approved trade list.

The 34-year-old is the player the Flames get the most calls about, but there's no guarantee they'll trade him this season, LeBrun added.

Coleman won back-to-back Stanley Cups with the Tampa Bay Lightning in 2020 and 2021. He notched a career-high 30 goals and 54 points in 78 games two seasons ago.

The Texas native has accumulated 163 goals and 311 points in 667 career contests with the New Jersey Devils, Lightning, and Flames. Coleman has added 12 goals and 31 points in 65 playoff games over four trips to the postseason.

Montreal acquired center Phillip Danault from the Los Angeles Kings in December for a second-round pick.

The trade deadline is March 6.