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 should retire Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey

By now, you’ve heard the news. The hockey world suffered a tragic and unexpected loss on Thursday night when former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matty, were killed by a drunk driver while riding their bikes on the side of a

Published: 2 weeks ago

Wilson: Gaudreau was the impossible Flames superstar who will never be forgotten

I was fortunate enough to attend the 2011 NHL Draft in Minnesota. I remember it clearly because it was the first draft I covered professionally. And because the Calgary Flames picked Johnny Gaudreau. On the second day of the draft, I left my seat in

Published: 2 weeks ago

Monahan, Tkachuk, and other NHLers donate to Gaudreau's GoFundMe

NHL players like Sean Monahan and Matthew Tkachuk are showing the power of community in the wake of the terrible Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau tragedy. NHL superstar Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed yesterday after being hit by a dr

Published: 2 weeks ago

Fans mourn loss of Johnny Gaudreau outside Saddledome

Calgary hockey fans have been arriving in waves at the Saddledome today to mourn Johnny Gaudreau’s death. Gaudreau, along with his brother, Matthew, tragically passed away last night after being struck by a vehicle while riding bikes in Salem Coun

Published: 2 weeks ago

Hockey fans want Flames to retire Johnny Gaudreau's number after tragedy

The hockey world is mourning the loss of 31-year-old former Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets forward Johnny Gaudreau after a tragic accident on Thursday. The American was hit by a drunk driver while cycling and passed away. The outpouring of

Published: 2 weeks ago

"Love you bro": Matthew Tkachuk shares tribute to late Flames teammate Gaudreau

One of the most iconic players in recent Calgary Flames history produced a touching tribute to the late Johnny Gaudreau. Matthew Tkachuk shared a seven-part photo series on his Instagram page today in tribute to Gaudreau, who was killed on Thursday

Published: 2 weeks ago

What Johnny Gaudreau means to me

Hockey has always been a part of my life since the day I was born. My dad told me as soon as I was able to think I chose the Calgary Flames as my team. It took until I was nine years old in 2016 for me to fully get into it. I remember watching … Th

Published: 2 weeks ago

‘Completely gutted’: Flames players, hockey executives mourn Gaudreau brothers

At an empty Saddledome, a memorial to Johnny Gaudreau was displayed on the big screen. On the steps outside, somebody left behind a few bottles of purple Gatorade, a gesture that requires no explanation for an entire generation of Calgary Flames fans

Published: 2 weeks ago

Gaudreau family wedding called off after brothers' deaths

Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau’s families are thankful for all the messages of love and ask for privacy following last night’s tragedy. Johnny and his brother Matthew were killed on Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle while biking in Sal

Published: 2 weeks ago

"Absolutely devastated": Brad Treliving shares Gaudreau tribute

Toronto Maple Leafs general manager Brad Treliving is among those offering their condolences to the family and friends of NHL star Johnny Gaudreau and his younger brother, Matthew, after the pair were killed on Thursday evening. The elder Gaudreau,

Published: 2 weeks ago

‘Truly special’: Pat Steinberg shares memories of Johnny Gaudreau

Pat Steinberg joins Sportsnet 960 The Fan’s Big Show to share his favourite memories of former Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau and tell stories about Gaudreau’s love for the game of hockey.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Teammates, rivals share condolences and memories of late Johnny Gaudreau

The entire hockey world has come together today to mourn the tragic passing of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. Fans have made countless posts today regarding the tragedy, and many of Johnny’s teammates, both former and present, along wit

Published: 2 weeks ago