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

Vegas GM: 'Ridiculous to suggest' our injuries aren't serious

Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon has dismissed criticism that he's exploited the NHL's long-term injured reserve system to bolster his team heading into the playoffs. "Google 'lacerated spleen' and see if you can tell when a playe

Published: 6 months ago

How slim are the Calgary Flames playoff hopes?

If you’re a new reader – and if so, welcome! – you might have noticed two things about the Calgary Flames over the course of the 2023-24 so far. First, they sure have moved a lot of good roster players for futures. Second, they sure do seem fix

Published: 6 months ago

NHL Rumors: Sharks, Flames, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Logan Couture spoke about the trade deadline and why he wasn’t moved by the San Jose Sharks when Tomas Hertl was. Meanwhile, Noah Hanifin has…

Published: 6 months ago

Noah Hanifin Sets Record Straight on Nasty Trade Deadline Rumor

The post Noah Hanifin Sets Record Straight on Nasty Trade Deadline Rumor appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Noah Hanifin spoke about rumors he held the Calgary Flames hostage during the trade deadline and set the record straight on what happened. The

Published: 6 months ago

After tough weekend, is there hope left for Flames' playoff chances?

The playoffs look like a long-shot for the Calgary Flames. Not impossible, necessarily, but after losing big to the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes over the weekend, going on a run and qualifying for the post-season is going to take a gargan

Published: 6 months ago

FlamesNation Mailbag: Sifting through the aftermath of the trade deadline

We made it, gang. The 2024 trade deadline is officially behind us, and there are 18 games remaining in the Calgary Flames’ 2023-24 regular season schedule. As we look forward to the homestretch of the schedule, let’s delve into the mailbag as we

Published: 6 months ago

Panthers' Ekblad out at least 2 weeks with lower-body injury

Florida Panthers defenseman Aaron Ekblad will miss at least two weeks with a lower-body injury, head coach Paul Maurice announced Monday, according to team beat reporter Jameson Olive.The bench boss added that Ekblad will be considered day-to-day aft

Published: 6 months ago

Hanifin denies putting Flames in tough spot with trade deadline decision

Noah Hanifin wants to set the record straight on the parameters surrounding his departure from the Calgary Flames as he is unable to ignore the narrative he felt tainted his final weeks.

Published: 6 months ago

Calgary Flames 2023–24 third quarter offensive report cards

The Calgary Flames’ third quarter of the 2023–24 season continued this season’s trend of alternating winning streaks and losing streaks. They failed to gain much ground in the playoff race and remain firmly in the middle of the NHL standings. A

Published: 6 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames get blown away by the Carolina Hurricanes

The Calgary Flames came out flat footed against one of the most high-octane attacks in the entire league and paid dearly for it. The Hurricanes were too much for the Flames and spent long stretches attacking in prolonged waves. A rough road back-to-b

Published: 6 months ago

NHL Power Rankings: 1 player each team needs to step up post-deadline

This is the 11th in-season edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2023-24 campaign. Check back for updated rankings every other Monday.In this installment, with the trade deadline now in the books, we look at one player on each