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’ MacKenzie Weegar Says He’s Not Bailing on Team

The post Flames’ MacKenzie Weegar Says He’s Not Bailing on Team appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar has no intention of bailing on the team as they go through a transition period. The post Flames’ MacKe

Published: 5 months ago

11 different rookies played for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24

When Craig Conroy was announced as general manager in May 2023, he pledged to give young players a chance to play for the Calgary Flames. He and head coach Ryan Huska followed through on that pledge, with 11 different rookies playing games for the cl

Published: 5 months ago

The Calgary Flames’ turbulent transition season is over, but there could be growing pains moving forward

The Calgary Flames begin every season with a pretty simple goal: to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. If you want your team to be able to do anything impressive, making it into the post-season tournament is a requirement. But this season’s expe

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NHL Rumors: Uncertainty Surrounds Jacob Markstrom’s Future With the Calgary Flames

Jacob Markstrom has two years left on the contract but the 34-year-old isn't sure about going through a retool.

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Re-signing Yegor Sharangovich should be near the top of Craig Conroy’s summer priority list

The Calgary Flames can’t officially re-sign Yegor Sharangovich until July 1. That doesn’t mean they can’t talk about it before then — and they ought to. They really, really ought to. Sharangovich is an excellent offensive player. The 6’2″

Published: 5 months ago

Canucks' Miller stoked for playoffs: 'Greatest feeling ever'

J.T. Miller and the Vancouver Canucks haven't appeared in a postseason game for almost four years, and the veteran forward couldn't be more excited to end that drought."I just love the playoffs," he told Sportsnet's Iain MacIntyre. "And the older I g

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Grading the 2023-24 Calgary Flames

The 2023–24 season has finally come to an end for the Calgary Flames. As a whole, it was a pretty miserable season—major pieces were moved, the team played worse than they did a year ago, and the team missed out on the playoffs for a second strai

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Winning more games, new arena keys to player retention in Calgary, say Flames

Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames said as they headed for the exits Friday.

Published: 5 months ago

Flames Notes: Markstrom, Weegar, Kylington, Pospisil

In an article from Salim Valji of TSN, all signs indicate that goaltender Jacob Markstrom has played his last game as a member of the Calgary Flames. After almost being traded to the New Jersey Devils at this year’s trade deadline, the schism betwe

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Flames still hoping to bring best out of Jonathan Huberdeau

Finding a partner in crime for Jonathan Huberdeau might be one of Craig Conroy’s top priorities this summer. The Calgary Flames have tried playing their highly paid winger with a number of different linemates over the past two seasons. There have b

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‘A shot to the heart’: Flames stuck spectating as Stanley Cup playoffs start

Calgary Flames forward AJ Greer limped to the podium and described an agonizing pain. Nothing to do with his foot injury. “Not making the playoffs … It’s like you’re getting stabbed in the heart,” Greer groaned during Friday’s exit interv

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Jacob Markstrom’s future with the Calgary Flames doesn’t seem any clearer after exit interviews

There are two things we think we know, folks. First, Jacob Markstrom is one heck of a goalie who had a superb campaign in less-than-ideal circumstances for the Flames last season. Second, Markstrom was not particularly happy to see his name so promin

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