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

The Calgary Flames re-acquire Elias Lindholm in the NHL’s first use of the “Takesies Backsies Clause”

In a shocking turn of events just weeks before the playoffs, a former Flame has been reacquired by the team in an unprecedented move in the NHL. Elias Lindholm, who was traded before the NHL Trade Deadline to the Vancouver Canucks for a massive haul

Published: 5 months ago

Calgary Flames announce relocation to Red Deer, Alberta for 2024-25 season

In a surprise news release, the Calgary Flames made a monumental announcement today, April 1, 2024. The club announced that the Flames franchise will be relocating to Red Deer, Alberta, roughly 150 kilometres north of Calgary, for the 2024-25 season.

Published: 5 months ago

Calgary Flames cap off March with impressive victory over Kings, Huska pleased with the team’s attention to detail

After a five-game losing streak put the Calgary Flames all but out of the playoffs, they came back to the Saddledome and put on a show for the fans, beating the Los Angeles Kings by a score of 4-2. The Flames lost to the St. Louis Blues on Thursday,

Published: 5 months ago

MacKenzie Weegar scores a goal, talks the power play, and more following Flames victory over talented Kings squad

MacKenzie Weegar is a leader, and it doesn’t take much observation to see it play out both on and off the ice. In the Calgary Flames’ 4-2 win against the Los Angeles Kings, Weegar scored his 18th goal of the season to add some insurance to the te

Published: 5 months ago

Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson got a bit philosophical following Saturday’s win

Folks, it’s late in the 2023-24 Calgary Flames season and the club has nine games remaining after their Saturday night victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Following the game, blueliner Rasmus Andersson had a lengthy chat with the media that started

Published: 5 months ago

Calgary mayor Gondek booed during Flames pre-game ceremony

The Calgary Flames didn’t quite get the response they expected from the crowd during a pre-game ceremony at the Saddledome on Saturday night. It was the team’s first-ever South Asian Celebration game and, while the night as a whole was well-rece

Published: 5 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames show LA Kings they won’t go quietly into the night

The Calgary Flames did everything within their power to disrupt the Los Angeles Kings on Saturday. The Kings didn’t do a tremendous job of limiting their own offensive zone chances and hardly got more themselves, but when ready Markstrom was down f

Published: 5 months ago

Snapshots: Tanev, Bunting, Guhle, Butler, Aston-Reese

The Dallas Stars could be without their newest defenseman for an extended time, with Trade Deadline acquisition Chris Tanev leaving the team’s Saturday night game early after taking an elbow to the head from Seattle Kraken Adam Larsson. Larsson rec

Published: 5 months ago

Kraken’s Adam Larsson given game misconduct for elbowing Stars’ Chris Tanev

Tanev would not be able to finish the game and will be re-evaluated on Sunday.

Published: 5 months ago

The Calgary Flames showed their potential in Saturday’s defensively stingy win over the Kings

Since the beginning of the 2023-24 season, Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska has spoken at length about how his team needs to play in order to have success. On Saturday night, against a Los Angeles Kings team that hasn’t punched their ticket to

Published: 5 months ago

Pacific-leading Canucks clinch 1st Stanley Cup playoff berth since 2020

The Vancouver Canucks were off Saturday but clinched an NHL playoff spot after the Vegas Golden Knights edged the Minnesota Wild 2-1 in overtime and the slumping San Jose Sharks posted an improbable 4-0 win over the St. Louis Blues.

Published: 5 months ago

Flames Visual Recap 73: Calgary dominates Los Angeles to stop losing skid at five games

The Calgary Flames were free-falling down the standings as their lottery chances continued to rise. After losing five games in a row, the Flames had a tough task in facing the Los Angeles Kings who were sure to be hungry for a win after losing to the

Published: 5 months ago