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 send Jakob Pelletier down to the Calgary Wranglers

In what is a bit of a surprise move, the Calgary Flames announced that they have sent Jakob Pelletier down to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers. This news comes after the Flames scratched him for the past two games, including against his childhood favour

Published: 6 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames end up as a stepping stone as Ovechkin chases history with Capitals

The Calgary Flames slowly let the determined Washington Capitals take over the game. Despite their ability to get high quality looks more frequently than the visitors, the Capitals never quit peppering young Wolf with shots. Aided by a couple power p

Published: 6 months ago

Kid shows off incredible "worm" celly during intermission at Flames game

Hockey celebrations are getting more and more impressive these days, and one kid at last night’s Calgary Flames game showed off his best work in front of the Saddledome crowd. During an intermission, the Flames had kids face off against each other

Published: 6 months ago

Is it too early to worry about Samuel Honzek?

Samuel Honzek was the Calgary Flames’ first-round draft pick—selected 16th overall—in the 2023 NHL Draft. The Slovakian forward was selected 10th overall by the Western Hockey League’s Vancouver Giants in the 2022 CHL Import Draft and immedia

Published: 6 months ago

Calgary Flames assign Jakob Pelletier to AHL’s Wranglers

On their Tuesday off, the Calgary Flames made a roster move. They’ve assigned winger Jakob Pelletier to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers. In a corresponding move, the Wranglers have sent forward Mark Duarte to the ECHL’s Rapid Cit

Published: 6 months ago

Calgary Flames Goaltender Dustin Wolf Is On The Rise

The post Calgary Flames Goaltender Dustin Wolf Is On The Rise appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf has arrived. His past three games have proved what play he is capable of. Will he continue this play? The post Calga

Published: 6 months ago

Special teams the difference in loss to Capitals according to head coach Ryan Huska

Before their four-day break, the Calgary Flames took the ice at the Saddledome against the visiting Washington Capitals but fell 5-2. The Flames registered 36 shots on goal, but Charlie Lindgren in the Washington net kept them to two goals after the

Published: 6 months ago

Flames Visual Recap 68: Ovechkin and the Capitals power play get the better of Calgary

The Calgary Flames were looking to string together three wins in a row while they remain in the wild card race. Starting Dustin Wolf for the third straight game, the Flames had a tough challenge as they were facing an Eastern Conference team also hun

Published: 6 months ago

NHL Injuries: Flames, Hurricanes, Oilers, Panthers, Wild, Rangers, Lightning, and Maple Leafs

Flames are hopeful for Jacob Markstrom by the weekend. Mitch Marner's ankle isn't responding like they had hoped.

Published: 6 months ago

Ryan Pike’s first book, On The Clock: Calgary, is available today online and in stores

Like a lot of hockey fans that grew up in the Calgary area, I’ve been watching the Calgary Flames since I was a small child. I started going to Flames games with my father during the early 1990s, and my Sunday mornings were usually spent with the C

Published: 6 months ago

‘Another learning lesson’: Ovechkin scores twice on Wolf, Flames fall to Capitals

Dustin Wolf, you’re in good company. Almost every dude in the NHL goaltending fraternity knows this feeling. Alex Ovechkin, who tallied twice to lead the Washington Capitals to Monday’s 5-2 victory over the host Calgary Flames, has now put pucks

Published: 6 months ago

Ovechkin reaches 20 goals in 19th straight season

Alex Ovechkin, 38, scored twice, becoming the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 straight seasons, lifting the Washington Capitals past the Calgary Flames 5-2 Monday in a critical game in the Eastern Conference playoff standi

Published: 6 months ago