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

Flames getting Tanev trade interest from more than 10 teams: report

The trade winds are blowing in Southern Alberta and Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy is sure to be one of the busiest men in hockey over the next few months. With the Flames sitting five points out of a playoff spot and losing four of their last five

Published: 7 months ago

Flames Have Trade Arrangement With Jacob Markstrom

The post Flames Have Trade Arrangement With Jacob Markstrom appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In a recent update on the NHL Network, Elliotte Friedman shared insights on several Calgary Flames players, including Jacob Markstrom. The post Flames Hav

Published: 7 months ago

WILSON: Staring into the Flames of a rebuild can be scary for Calgary fans

Spend to the cap, build a competitive a roster, and never be bad on purpose: This is how I would summarize the Calgary Flames’ operational modus operandi. To truly understand Calgary’s organizational philosophy, though, it helps to acknowledge th

Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Capitals, Devils

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are getting trade interest in Elias Lindholm. What’s the status of their other pending UFAs? And, are they considering a Jacob Markstrom…

Published: 7 months ago

Break should be beneficial to Flames’ leading shot-blockers

Blocking shots is a big part of the job description nowadays for any NHL defenceman so when you find yourself in the lane, you’re hoping the puck will hit you. Hoping, that is, it will hit you in the right spot. “On the shin-pads, preferably. Or

Published: 7 months ago

Nils Höglander could be a trade target for the Calgary Flames

With the Calgary Flames heading into the All-Star break losing four of their last five games and closer to the bottom of the standings than the playoffs, the fire sale could be starting sooner rather than later. One name that has already been mention

Published: 7 months ago

Why Canucks have to explore every single way to upgrade their team, even if unconventional

Mike Halford and Jason Brough discuss the Canucks being in “Go For It” mode at the NHL trade deadline, and if they might move both Nikita Zadorov and Andrei Kuzmenko to clear cap space so they can land a big fish.

Published: 7 months ago

MacKenzie Weegar’s exceptional season continues to be a bright spot for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are officially now at the All-Star Break and will not have another game until February 6 when they head out onto the road and face the Boston Bruins. The season that many had hoped to be a bounce-back year for the club has not gone

Published: 7 months ago

Flames’ Kylington Makes Comeback, Sends Positive Message

For the most part this new year, the Calgary Flames have been a rollercoaster; at times they seem like they are on an upward trajectory and then the team seems…

Published: 7 months ago

3 Most Disappointing Calgary Flames at the All-Star Break

The Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, with their case to secure a wild-card spot being hindered by the underwhelming play of the three most disappointing players…

Published: 7 months ago

Looking at the Calgary Flames’ current defensive depth chart

Folks, we’re about six weeks away from the 2024 trade deadline and the Calgary Flames are expected by many to be an active participant in the league’s big moves. As we creep closer to the dominoes beginning to topple, we thought we’d use All-St

Published: 7 months ago

Flames Defenceman Chris Tanev On Ottawa Senators’ Radar

The post Flames Defenceman Chris Tanev On Ottawa Senators’ Radar appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Ottawa Senators like Chris Tanev. Can they beat out other teams to get him, while both the Flames and Sens make changes? The post Flames Defencem

Published: 7 months ago