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

An updated look at the Calgary Flames prospect pipeline at each position

After a season in which the Calgary Flames acquired a handful of new prospects, it’s time to look at an updated depth chart at each position in the prospect pool. After a couple years of going all-in and some rather disappointing draft classes, the

Published: 6 months ago

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Sabres, Flames, Red Wings, Predators, Maple Leafs, Canucks, and Jets

Jacob Markstrom will play again this season. Dylan Larkin out for at least three games. Mitch Marner has been skating.

Published: 6 months ago

Barn Burner: A look at Craig Conroy’s work and where to go from here for the Calgary Flames (featuring Darren Dreger)

On Friday’s episode of Barn Burner, Pinder and Rhett had TSN insider Darren Dreger on the show to provide his thoughts on how first year general manager Craig Conroy did in his first trade deadline. “Well he’s not afraid to get his hands dirty

Published: 6 months ago

Canucks’ Lindholm aims to elevate game with trade rumours in rear view

With pre-deadline trade rumours now well in the rear-view mirror, Elias Lindholm is aiming to raise his offensive output for the final stretch of the Canucks’ season.

Published: 6 months ago

Who is the favourite to win the Vezina Trophy?

On this edition of The Hot Seat, the Hockey Central panel debates Nikita Zadorov’s comments on who the best player to build a franchise around is, who should coach Canada at the 2026 Olympics, who is the favourite to win the Vezina and more.

Published: 6 months ago

‘They call it tradition now’: Flames’ Coleman has shot at NHL record

You can’t score an empty-netter if you’re sitting on the bench in those crucial defensive moments. That’s important to remember as Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman threatens the NHL’s single-season record for most goals into a vacated cag

Published: 6 months ago

Friedman: ‘I just wonder how much we’re going to see (Jacob) Markstrom from here on in’

For the past two games, the Calgary Flames’ goaltending tandem has been backup Dan Vladar and rookie Dustin Wolf. On Friday’s edition of the 32 Thoughts podcast with Jeff Marek, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman pondered how much the Flames will be

Published: 6 months ago

Brzustewicz, Miromanov, Grushnikov help make Calgary’s strong defensive pipeline more diverse

It wasn’t long ago that the Calgary Flames had very few defensive prospects worth mentioning. Before selecting Étienne Morin and Axel Hurtig in the 2023 NHL Draft, the Flames had picked a total of six defenders in the previous five draft years. Ha

Published: 6 months ago

Flames expect Markstrom to return at some point this season

The injury to Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom may be a bit more serious than initially expected, but it isn’t believed to be season-ending. Markstrom was in the starter’s net at morning skate prior to Tuesday’s game against the Color

Published: 6 months ago

Recently signed prospect Brzustewicz "can't wait" to see himself in Flames jersey

Hunter Brzustewicz is thrilled to have signed a three-year, entry-level contract with the Calgary Flames. The 19-year-old defenceman prospect was part of the package the Flames acquired in an early February trade that saw Elias Lindholm head to the

Published: 6 months ago

Flames’ Wolf Slams the Door on Critics and Golden Knights

Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf had high expectations placed on his shoulders after being named goaltender of the year in back-to-back American Hockey League (AHL) seasons, along with the AHL’s…

Published: 6 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames youth shines bright in victory over Golden Knights

After a week of beatdowns the Calgary Flames found some flow and were able to take down the Vegas Golden Knights. Young players shined all night as Dustin Wolf showed he can do it against playoff teams and Matt Coronato stood out as a difference make

Published: 6 months ago