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

Flames’ ugly losing streak shows impact of roster deconstruction

It’s far too simplistic to suggest this is life in Calgary without Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev. But surely, allowing 18 goals as part of three straight blowouts is a sign that the significant reconfiguring of the defensive backbone of this team co

Published: 6 months ago

New guys not the problem as Flames suffer third straight lopsided loss

This isn’t on the new guys. Maybe the Calgary Flames need to be a little patient with the players they’ve acquired over the past couple weeks as they figure out the team’s systems and who they might have chemistry with. That’s probably inevit

Published: 6 months ago

Flames' post-trade deadline defensive woes deepen in ugly loss to Avalanche

So, it turns out when a team trades two of its best defencemen they get worse at defence. A novel idea if there ever was one. But the Calgary Flames (31-29-5) are proving it, game by game. After dealing Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin shortly before the

Published: 6 months ago

Flames lose third straight after blowing early lead to Avalanche

Mikko Rantanen had two goals and two assists on Tuesday night to extend his point streak to 10 games and lead the Colorado Avalanche to a 6-2 NHL victory over the Calgary Flames.

Published: 6 months ago

Calgary Flames Post-Game: Flames buried by Avalanche in return home

Brought to you by odds site Betway! After a tough three game road trip, the Calgary Flames returned home on Tuesday to host the Colorado Avalanche. Facing their fourth strong opponent in a six day span, and missing three key cogs, the Flames were, qu

Published: 6 months ago

Game Takes: Avalanche 6 Flames 2

Well that’s three laugher’s in a row. And I don’t think it’s an effort thing. The Flames are a depleted group; we all know about the five UFAs exiting, but then tonight two late scratches with Andrei Kuzmenko and Andrew Mangiapane both missin

Published: 6 months ago

NHL Highlights: Avalanche 6, Flames 2

Mikko Rantanen added two goals and four points to his season tally, Valeri Nichushkin added a goal and an assist, and the Colorado Avalanche cruised to a 6-2 win over the Calgary Flames.

Published: 6 months ago

Flames’ Mangiapane, Kuzmenko both out vs. Avalanche

Calgary Flames winger Andrew Mangiapane will miss Tuesday’s game against the Colorado Avalanche due to illness, while Andrei Kuzmenko will sit with an upper-body injury, the team announced.

Published: 6 months ago

Report: Devils plan to target Markstrom, Saros in offseason

The New Jersey Devils may not have landed a legitimate No. 1 goalie at the trade deadline, but that doesn't mean their pursuit of upgrading between the pipes is over.The club plans on re-engaging with the Calgary Flames about Jacob Markstrom and chec

Published: 6 months ago

Flames on Sportsnet: Calgary vs. Colorado

The Calgary Flames host the Colorado Avalanche looking to snap a two-game losing streak. Watch the game live on Sportsnet and Sportsnet+ starting at 9 p.m. ET / 7 p.m. MT.

Published: 6 months ago

Barn Burner: When is it time for the Calgary Flames to give Dustin Wolf a better look at the NHL level?

On Tuesday’s episode of Barn Burner, Boomer, Pinder, and Rhett discussed when the right time to give reigning AHL Most Valuable Player Dustin Wolf a lengthier look with the big club. While a Jacob Markstrom trade is now pushed back to at least the

Published: 6 months ago

Flames renounce rights to 2022 2nd-round pick after sentencing for rape in Finland

Calgary Flames draft pick Topi Ronni has been handed a one-year suspended prison sentence for rape committed as a young person by the District Court of Helsinki.

Published: 6 months ago