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

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

Published: 5 months ago

The Calgary Flames already have plenty of draft picks, but the ‘Dallas model’ requires more

If Craig Conroy is going to follow the “Dallas Stars model” for retooling this Calgary Flames team, he’s gonna need a lot more draft picks. During his “garbage bag day” media availability on Friday, Conroy spoke at length about how the top-

Published: 5 months ago

Flames will have only one player competing at World Championships

Martin Pospisil will be the only Calgary Flames player participating in the 2024 World Championships. Usually, when an NHL team fails to make the playoffs, several players go to represent their individual countries at the Worlds. That won’t be the

Published: 5 months ago

Flames’ Martin Pospisil to play for Slovakia at World Hockey Championship

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil will suit up for Slovakia at the IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship.

Published: 5 months ago

FlamesNation roundtable: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff predictions

The Calgary Flames did not qualify for the playoffs this season, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun watching the playoffs. We got the FlamesNation team together to make some playoff predictions. Make sure you put your picks in the comm

Published: 5 months ago

Flames Fit Check: Best pregame outfits of the 2023–24 regular season

Welcome to The Win Column’s Flames Fit Check, your monthly destination for Calgary Flames pregame fashion. This edition is a little different than usual. We’ll be wrapping up season 2 of Fit Check by ranking the top five fits of the regular seaso

Published: 5 months ago

Jacob Markstrom’s Future with Flames Reduced to, ‘I Don’t Know’

The post Jacob Markstrom’s Future with Flames Reduced to, ‘I Don’t Know’ appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Jacob Markstrom wasn't about to declare his future speaking to the media this week, saying 'I don't know' where I'll play next season.

Published: 5 months ago

Everything you need to know from the Calgary Flames locker cleanout day

One of the most depressing days of an NHL season is locker cleanout day. 31 teams and fanbases have to go through it every season, with only one being able to relish in celebration. For Calgary Flames fans, this day has been a constant for the last 3

Published: 5 months ago

The official playoff rooting guide for the Calgary Flames’ conditional draft picks

The 2023–24 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived! The Calgary Flames are not participating, but there are still some ramifications for the future of the franchise that comes in the form of conditional draft picks. Three conditional draft picks can be

Published: 5 months ago

Markstrom: 'I don't know' where I'll play next season

After hearing his name in several trade rumors this season, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom said he isn't sure what his future holds."I don't know," he told reporters Friday. "What I do know, and what I tell you guys every day, is I love wi

Published: 5 months ago

Flames Players’ Optimism Much Higher Than a Season Ago

From a record standpoint, the Calgary Flames were a worse team in 2023-24 than a season ago. Last season, they finished with a 38-27-17 record for 93 points, which was…

Published: 5 months ago

Flames Have a Jonathan Huberdeau Problem

So much for a bounce-back season. When Jonathan Huberdeau first arrived in Calgary after an offseason trade with the Florida Panthers, fans believed that the team was in as good…

Published: 5 months ago