How should the Calgary Flames set up their defensive pairings in 2023-24?

Things didn’t unfold in an ideal manner for the Calgary Flames during the 2022-23 season. Several players missed time due to injuries. Several players had to deal with changing roles and new expectations. Oliver Kylington missed the whole season de

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Should Check in on Wild’s Marco Rossi

For the second straight year, Calgary Flames fans have been forced to find a new team to cheer for in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There was hope amongst the fan…

Published: 4 months ago

Zadorov ignites Canucks crowd with precision snipe

Watch as Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov beats Nashville Predators goaltender with a precision wrist shot into the top corner to ignite the crowd inside Rogers Arena in Game 5.

Published: 4 months ago

Silovs gets Game 5 nod for Canucks

Arturs Silovs will get the opportunity to clinch a series win for the Vancouver Canucks.The rookie is in net for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Silovs was Vancouver's surprise starter in G

Published: 4 months ago

Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Dustin Wolf claims the backup spot by game 20’

Coming into 2023-24, the Calgary Flames goaltending situation was one that had some controversy surrounding it, if you could even call it that. With Jacob Markstrom coming off an uncharacteristically poor season, exacerbating the Flames’ issues all

Published: 4 months ago

Kent Wilson's Calgary Flames mailbag on prospects, the draft and more

Kent Wilson, Special to Postmedia The Flames season is over and questions abound about what comes next for the team in this transitional phase. Brad Treliving’s hail mary retool around Hubeardeau has careened into the ditch, leaving Craig Conroyâ€

Published: 4 months ago

Ex-Flames defenceman Tanev plays excellent after taking puck to face

Calgary Flames fans are well aware of how tough Chris Tanev is, and the 34-year-old showcased it once again last night. Tanev has played excellent hockey for the Dallas Stars since being acquired from the Flames in late February. He and his new team

Published: 4 months ago

How the NHL determines the draft order (and where the Calgary Flames will likely pick) in the 2024 NHL Draft

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. Friends, the National Hockey League’s annual draft lottery takes place this coming Monday. Every year, the lottery has an impact on the first round order of the non-

Published: 4 months ago

Potential trade destinations for Jacob Markstrom if the Flames move him

The marriage between the Calgary Flames and Jacob Markstrom seems to be coming to an end. Between the ongoing speculation and trade rumours, Markstrom’s strong words following the trade deadline, his comments at the locker cleanout day at the end o

Published: 4 months ago

Blake Coleman’s production in 2023-24 was unexpected but not underappreciated

If the Calgary Flames were to have any success in the 2023-24 regular season, it would be due to a return to form from the biggest name, highest-paid players. I already wrote a report card on Jonathan Huberdeau’s semi-return to form, especially in

Published: 4 months ago

Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Nazem Kadri reaches the 25 goal, 65 point mark’

There aren’t many players like Nazem Kadri when he’s at his best. But his first season with the Calgary Flames was anything but that. After signing a big deal with the Flames, looking to help the team return to the playoffs and bring the kind of

Published: 4 months ago

FlamesNation Mailbag: Talking Wranglers and possible depth signing options

The Calgary Flames’ season is complete, folks. But the Calgary Wranglers have managed to extend their season a couple times. First, they qualified for the Calder Cup playoffs. Then, they swept the Tucson Roadrunners to move onto the next round. Itâ

Published: 4 months ago

Maxim Masse 2024 NHL Draft Profile

Next up on the The Win Column’s draft profiles for the 2024 NHL Draft is right winger, Maxim Masse. The 2006-born Canadian is ranked as high as 19th overall, and as late as 57th. This draft stock realistically results in him falling to somewhere in

Published: 4 months ago