[united]

Backlund, Mikael - B-: Good two-way play again for the most part but was a bit snake bitten. What really drops him is brutal negative penalty differential. Will rebound next season, no doubt about it.
Bennett, Sam - C-: Started the season at centre but quickly showed he still lacks the positional discipline to play the role, especially when one is not a big scorer. Countless horrible penalties, though he does draw many of his own. Next season will help shed more light on whether he's a 2nd- or 3rd-line left winger going forward, with an outside shot at putting it together.
Brodie, T.J. - D: All-around awful season by Brodie's standards.
Brouwer, Troy - F: Get paid, mail it in. Hopefully has played his last game as a member of the Flames.
Ferland, Micheal - B-: Started hot but completely cratered down the stretch. Better suited as a 3rd-line left winger.
Frolik, Michael - C-: Like Backlund, completely snake bitten. Clearly lost a step this season despite coming into camp in top five shape...Best suited on the third line moving forward due to declining pace.
Gaudreau, Johnny - A+: Terrific season. Looking forward to watching him for years to come.
Giordano, Mark - A: Another fantastic season and showing no signs of slowing down. It's been remarkable watching his rise over the past decade.
Glass, Tanner - who cares?
Hamilton, Dougie - B: Huge offensive year despite, for some ridiculous reason, not seeing nearly enough powerplay time. Lacks a bit defensively, though, and massive negative penalty differential yet again. Good with the bad?
Hamonic, Travis - C: Got a bit better as the season went on, but demonstrates no concept or confidence in NHL gap control allowing frequent controlled entries. Punts far too often on breakouts. Really disappointing season from a player I was excited the Flames acquired.
Hathaway, Garnet - C: As expected?.
Jankowski, Mark - C+: As expected.
Kulak, Brett- B: Prone to the odd big error, but shows great skating ability and has a good stick. Good season despite being paired with an anchor. Getting more confident making plays on the breakout which bodes well for a possible top-four future.
Lazar, Curtis - C-: Love the effort, but probably doesn't have the IQ or skill to exceed a third line role, and is ideally a fourth liner.
Monahan, Sean - A: Another great offensive season playing through an incredible number of injuries. Improved defensively but still doesn't show consistent commitment to the defensive end - but it's good news going forward that he's shown he can play well there when he wants to and as he matures he will.
Smith, Mike - B: Started out incredible but faded hard down the stretch, and injuries likely had a lot to do with that. Age is undefeated, the only unknown is when the crash hits. For the Flames' sake hopefully it's not next season.
Stajan, Matt - C-: As has always been the case, prone to frequent penalties while not drawing many on his own. Otherwise a solid fourth liner.
Stone, Michael - D: Borderline NHLer with a big shot who excels at pinning opposing forwards on the boards. No ability whatsoever to hit tape on the breakout and often makes no attempt at even making a play, instead slamming it off the glass right back to the other team in the neutral zone even when not under pressure. Feel bad for the right wingers when he's out there. Andersson should have been in this spot this season, and definitely should going forward.
Tkachuk, Matthew - A+: What a find by the Flames. Relentless two-way player who will receive many, many Selke votes as a winger in the future. IQ off the charts and unreal along the boards, especially with the puck in his feet on breakouts. Future captain?
Versteeg, Kris - C: As expected? Never really got going nor had the chance.
Rittich, David - C-: I think he suffered from nerves in finally making the NHL. Next season will reveal more on his true ability.