I am sure this is exactly like the past off-season. The Flames will be tied to a lot of goalies around the NHL until they finally (re-)sign one or trade for one. I would expect this is just part of Treliving's due diligence in filling out the position.
There could very well be some substance to these rumors, or just the 'feelers' Treliving is constantly sending out. Could also be part of the pressure in trying to keep any contract talks with Elliott more favorable (though if the Flames don't re-sign Elliott, I would assume he goes back to St. Louis).
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