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

Why has momentum to reach deal between Pettersson and Canucks increased?

Elliotte Friedman and the Hockey Central panel discuss extension talks between the Vancouver Canucks and Elias Pettersson heating up and why the Canucks might want to avoid a situation similar to Matthew Tkachuk and the Calgary Flames.

Published: 6 months ago

Report: The Calgary Flames had a first-round pick on the table for a potential Chris Tanev trade

The Calgary Flames finally executed a Chris Tanev trade last night with the Dallas Stars, bringing an end to the rampant rumors and speculation about where he would end up this season. The deal, that netted the Flames a 2024 second-round pick, a cond

Published: 6 months ago

Which teams are the most likely trade destinations for Flames’ Hanifin?

Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli joins Kyper and Bourne to discuss what the next moves are for the Calgary Flames after trading Chris Tanev and which teams could be likely landing spots for defenceman Noah Hanifin.

Published: 6 months ago

Barn Burner: Taking a look at the newest Calgary Flame, Artem Grushnikov

On Thursday’s episode of Barn Burner, Boomer, Pinder, and Rhett provided listeners their first impression on recently acquired defenceman Artem Grushnikov. Grushnikov was one of the pieces in the trade that saw former Flame Chris Tanev head south t

Published: 6 months ago

LeBrun rumblings: What Chris Tanev trade means for the defense market ahead of the deadline

The front offices in Philadelphia and Arizona weren't doing cartwheels Wednesday night after seeing no first-rounder move in the Tanev deal.

Published: 6 months ago

Burning Questions: Did the Flames get enough for Chris Tanev?

On the latest episode of Burning Questions, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about how the Flames made out in the Chris Tanev trade with Dallas, if Tanev could re-sign with Calgary in

Published: 6 months ago

Conroy admits he had low expectations when Flames acquired Kiprusoff

Miikka Kiprusoff is widely regarded as the best goalie in Calgary Flames history, something nobody expected when he first arrived. Kiprusoff, who will see his No. 34 get raised to the Saddledome rafters on Saturday, was acquired by the Flames during

Published: 6 months ago

Flames Make Huge Decision on Goaltender Jacob Markstrom

The post Flames Make Huge Decision on Goaltender Jacob Markstrom appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Reports suggest that Jacob Markstrom will be staying in Calgary as the March 8th Trade Deadline inches closer. The post Flames Make Huge Decision on Go

Published: 6 months ago

NHL Rumors: Jacob Markstrom, Linus Ullmark, and Jake Allen

It sounds like Jacob Markstrom isn't going anywhere, Linus Ullmark's value now increased and Jake Allen could be on the move

Published: 6 months ago

Afternoon Notes: Tanev, Islanders, Granato, Keefe

The newest Dallas Stars defenseman, Chris Tanev, isn’t expected to slot into Dallas’ lineup immediately, per Sportsnet’s Eric Francis. Francis added that Tanev will stay in Calgary for a few days while he secures a visa. The Stars acquired Tane

Published: 6 months ago

Flames will not be trading Jacob Markstrom this season: report

Less than 24 hours after trading Chris Tanev, the future of another Calgary Flames player has been decided. Anthony Di Marco of The Fourth Period is reporting that management has decided to hold onto the 34-year-old for the remainder of the season.

Published: 6 months ago

A pre-trade deadline look at Connor Zary’s Calder Trophy case

Connor Zary came into the Calgary Flames lineup with a motivation to stay around, and not only has he done that, but he has pushed his way into the Calder Trophy race averaging just under 15 and a half minutes of ice time. After playing a few games i

Published: 6 months ago