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

Chris Tanev trade: Stars acquire veteran defenseman from Flames in three-way deal

The Flames landed defenseman Artem Grushnikov and a pair of draft picks in the deal

Published: 6 months ago

‘We felt at this point, at this time, this was the right deal for us’: Craig Conroy on what made the Chris Tanev deal happen

Well, one of the trades everyone has been waiting for finally went down. Chris Tanev is headed to the Dallas Stars at 75% retained salary (the New Jersey Devils are retaining 25%), and the Calgary Flames, in return, are receiving Artem Grushnikov, a

Published: 6 months ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs Looking To Add Defensive Help

Chris Tanev is no longer an option for the Toronto Maple Leafs, but some other options might be available for them.

Published: 6 months ago

What the Flames, Stars get in big Chris Tanev trade

It wasn’t a first-round pick, but the Calgary Flames found a deal they were happy with Wednesday night, and sent Chris Tanev to the Dallas just over a week until the trade deadline. Jason Bukala breaks down all the players involved in the deal.

Published: 6 months ago

Flames Are Starting to Look Much Better in 2024

The Calgary Flames have a lot to be proud of two months into 2024. After a less-than-ideal start to the 2023-24 season, there was a lot of doubt as to…

Published: 6 months ago

Breaking down the crowded trade-deadline goalie market

While depth centers and right-shot defensemen usually garner most of the spotlight during NHL trade season, this year's goalie market has the potential to swing the deadline.Several contenders and teams on the bubble need help between the pipes for t

Published: 6 months ago

NHL trade deadline preview for all 32 teams: Players, picks in play, plus what they should do

Deadline season had been quiet for a while, until Chris Tanev was sent to Dallas. What other moves are in store? Here's where each team stands.

Published: 6 months ago

Chris Tanev trade puts the Dallas Stars in prime position to chase the Stanley Cup

The Stars learned their lesson from last year's playoff run and fortified their blue line by acquiring Tanev from Calgary.

Published: 6 months ago

Flames thrilled to acquire Artem Grushnikov in Chris Tanev trade with Stars

Artem Grushnikov is a guy the Calgary Flames wanted. The 20-year-old defenceman was a target for Flames general manager Craig Conroy. He wasn’t just the best piece the Flames got offered as they shopped Chris Tanev around the NHL. So while dealing

Published: 6 months ago

Stars improve blue line, retain top prospects in impressive Tanev trade

Jeff Marek joins Sportsnet Central to break down the three-way trade sending defenceman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars, discussing the deal from the Stars’ perspective before looking at what the Flames are getting in Artem Grushnikov.

Published: 6 months ago

Grading the Chris Tanev trade: Stars snag the top defensive defender available

The Flames acquired defense prospect Artem Grushnikov, a second-round pick, and a conditional draft choice in the deal.

Published: 6 months ago

Trade grades: Stars hit home run with Tanev acquisition

The Chris Tanev Sweepstakes are officially over with more than a week to go before the NHL trade deadline. On Wednesday night, the Stars acquired Tanev in a three-way trade with the Flames - his team for four years - and the Devils.Here are the high-

Published: 6 months ago