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

Lindholm relieved to be dealt: 'Back of my mind for a long time'

Elias Lindholm is pleased to put trade rumors behind him after being dealt from the Calgary Flames to the Vancouver Canucks earlier this week. "Kinda had this in the back of my mind for a long time. So, I'm kinda happy it's over with," Lindholm said

Published: 7 months ago

32 Thoughts Podcast: All in Before All-Star

Jeff and Elliotte begin with a deep dive on the Elias Lindholm trade between Calgary and Vancouver. Elliotte talks about where Lindholm fits on the Canucks roster and what other suitors were involved for his services.

Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs and Chris Tanev, Calgary Flames, Noah Hanifin, and Jacob Markstrom

The Calgary Flames still have some pieces to move. The Toronto Maple Leafs have interested in Chris Tanev.

Published: 7 months ago

With Elias Lindholm traded, it appears the Flames have finally picked a positive direction

The days of reckoning have finally arrived in Calgary. The first half of the 2023–24 regular season was always going to be used as a litmus test for this Calgary Flames team. With Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, and Chris Tanev all set to become UFAs

Published: 7 months ago

How the Elias Lindholm trade happened: Mexican vacations, a no-trade list and no in-flight Wi-Fi

A behind-the-scenes look at the events that led to Lindholm being traded from Calgary to Vancouver.

Published: 7 months ago

Pike joined the Kevin Karius Show on Sports 1440 to talk the Lindholm trade

The Calgary Flames have made a trade. A big one! A really big one! FlamesNation managing editor Ryan Pike appeared on the Kevin Karius Show on Sports 1440 in Edmonton on Thursday morning to break it all down. The #Flames have shipped Elias Lindholm o

Published: 7 months ago

Potential Upsides for Flames in the Lindholm Trade

The post Potential Upsides for Flames in the Lindholm Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. While the Vancouver Canucks got the player they wanted in Elias Lindholm, the Calgary Flames might have made out well. How did that happen? The post Potenti

Published: 7 months ago

Canucks trade for Lindholm a gamble, but added centre depth is worth the risk

The Vancouver Canucks acquired Elias Lindholm in a blockbuster move on Wednesday, a trade that might just be worth the risk.

Published: 7 months ago

Defense Notes: Tanev, Walker, Mukhamadullin

Blueline notes from around the NHL including Calgary and Vancouver also discussing Chris Tanev, San Jose makes a roster move, and more.

Published: 7 months ago

‘Happy it’s over with’: Elias Lindholm excited by trade to Vancouver

Elias Lindholm was halfway between Mexico and Calgary when he found out he had been traded. Now, on the right side of the playoff line with the Vancouver Canucks, he’s ready to help his new team any way he can.

Published: 7 months ago

Watch Live: Canucks GM Allvin discusses Lindholm trade

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin is set to meet the media on Thursday after completing a huge deal to acquire Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

Published: 7 months ago

NHL All-Star draft: Matthews, Hughes unite teammates

The NHL All-Star Player Draft returned for the first time since 2015 on Thursday night, as four captains took turns selecting their teams for Saturday's three-on-three tournament in Toronto.The assistant captains had already been named along with the

Published: 7 months ago