 The deal was made as the small-market Flames felt they would be unable to meet Fleury's contract demands, as he was set to become an Unrestricted Free Agent in the summer.Despite losing their top star, the Flames proceeded to win seven of their first ten games without Fleury, propelling them into a playoff position.Calgary would win only two of their last eleven games, however, falling to 9th in the conference and missing the playoffs by six points.