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

8 Teams with Urgent Needs Ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline

The pickings appear to be slim, one week out of the 2024 NHL trade deadline. The best defenseman on the market, Chris Tanev, has already been sold to the shrewd

Published: 6 months ago

The toughest job in hockey: looking back at Miikka Kiprusoff’s many back-ups

Miikka Kiprusoff had a simply fantastic run with the Calgary Flames. The netminder arrived in Calgary on Nov. 13, 2003 via a trade with the San Jose Sharks and basically defined goaltending for the franchise for the next decade. From when he arrived

Published: 6 months ago

Calgary Flames put together new defensive pairings with Tanev gone

The Calgary Flames will have some new defensive pairings for tomorrow’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins. For the last four seasons, Flames fans have become accustomed to Chris Tanev occupying a spot in the team’s top four on the back end. T

Published: 6 months ago

Why Colorado would make a ton of sense to land Hanifin in this ‘go for it’ year

NHL insider Elliotte Friedman joins the Jeff Marek Show to weigh in on Noah Hanifin suitors ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline, and why he thinks Colorado makes a ton of sense in this “go for it” year for them.

Published: 6 months ago

Scout’s Analysis: What the Maple Leafs get in trade for Ilya Lyubushkin

With Chris Tanev off the market, the Toronto Maple Leafs elected to acquire Ilya Lyubushkin from the Anaheim Ducks to address their depleted blue line. Jason Bukala breaks down who got what.

Published: 6 months ago

Latest On Chris Tanev Trade Fallout, Defense Market

On Wednesday, the Stars’ acquisition of Chris Tanev from the Flames marked the first major pre-deadline deal involving a defenseman. As such, the past 36 hours have allowed for reporting to uncover more information about the days preceding the tra

Published: 6 months ago

Flames Fit Check: February 2024 pregame outfit rankings

Welcome to The Win Column’s Flames Fit Check, your monthly destination for Calgary Flames pregame fashion. Now, not by any means am I really qualified to give any opinions on fashion, but that’s the best part about the internet—I don’t have t

Published: 6 months ago

For nearly a decade, Miikka Kiprusoff defined the Calgary Flames in net (and dominated)

It was mid-November 2003, and the Calgary Flames had a big problem. The club began their season with stability in goal, with a veteran tandem of starter Roman Turek and backup Jamie McLennan. Behind them, though, they had a pair of untested prospects

Published: 6 months ago

Teams that need to act fast, Sorokin's underrated year, and 4 other NHL items

The trade deadline is one giant puzzle for the NHL's 32 general managers.Each of them must contemplate what's right for their team in the moment and for seasons to come, decide on a plan, and be prepared to pivot to Plan B, C, or Z. Those pivots tend

Published: 6 months ago

Calgary Flames turned down a first-round pick offered for Tanev: report

Many were upset two nights ago at the fact the Calgary Flames failed to land a first-round pick in the Chris Tanev trade. Tanev, who is set to become a UFA this offseason, was dealt to the Dallas Stars in exchange for defenceman prospect Artem Grush

Published: 6 months ago

Report: Calgary Flames may hold onto Jacob Markstrom despite trade rumors

It has been a very busy last few weeks for Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Conroy, as he continues to hammer out moves prior to the NHL’s trade deadline next Friday. We have seen Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, and Chris Tanev all get dealt in

Published: 6 months ago

‘THE GUY WAS UNBELIEVABLE’: Former Flames backups share Miikka Kiprusoff stories

Some wondered if Miikka Kiprusoff would ever be spotted at the Saddledome again. The legendary netminder now lives in Finland and it’s no secret he prefers his privacy. After his final season with the Calgary Flames, he left his goaltending gear at

Published: 6 months ago