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

Beyond the Boxscore: Plenty of issues arise for the Calgary Flames in loss to Matthews and the Maple Leafs

It would be easy to look at this game and simply say Auston Matthews took over in the second period because the Calgary Flames kept handing him opportunities on a silver platter. You probably thought this would go another direction, but that was exac

Published: 8 months ago

Flames Visual Recap 45: Calgary falls short in comeback attempt against Maple Leafs

The Calgary Flames looked to extend their win streak to five games as they welcomed the Toronto Maple Leafs and their fans to the Saddledome. The Leafs had lost four straight games, so two streaks would either extend or be snapped. Unfortunately for

Published: 8 months ago

Why Andrew Mangiapane’s goal against Toronto counted, but Connor Zary’s didn’t

The Calgary Flames hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Thursday night at the Saddledome. The game featured three goals by Auston Matthews, along with a pair of reviews of pucks put into the Maple Leafs’ net by Flames players. Andrew Mangiapane had a

Published: 8 months ago

Who says no? Trade proposals for Trevor Zegras, Elias Lindholm, Tomáš Hertl, more

The trade proposals submitted this week were some of the more realistic scenarios ever presented.

Published: 8 months ago

After Burner: Flames can’t overcome mistakes (or Auston Matthews)

The Calgary Flames saw their four game winning streak halted on Thursday evening when they hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Flames let a good start slip away due to some turnovers in the neutral zone… and some guy named Auston Matthews scoring t

Published: 8 months ago

Flames’ Huska says Markstrom could return vs. Oilers on Saturday

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska said there’s a chance that Jacob Markstrom return to the net for Saturday’s Battle of Alberta matchup against the Edmonton Oilers.

Published: 8 months ago

Hand pass? Flames fall to Leafs after game-tying goal disallowed in controversial ruling

Upon lengthy review, NHL officials determined it was a hand pass.  Chances are, you won’t find many Calgary Flames (21-18-5) fans who agree. Toronto Maple Leafs (21-13-8) fans won’t have any issue with the NHL’s interpretation of the rule, tho

Published: 8 months ago

Matthews has hat trick, Maple Leafs beat Flames to snap losing streak

Auston Matthews scored three goals to bring his league-leading total up to 37 and added an assist as the Toronto Maple Leafs earned a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Thursday night.

Published: 8 months ago

Calgary Flames have tying goal overturned on 10-minute hand-pass review

For yet another time this season, the Calgary Flames were involved in loose interpretations of the rule book, especially around Rule 79: The Hand Pass. The Flames had a goal count against them earlier against Nashville where a hand pass by Filip Fo

Published: 8 months ago

The Calgary Flames can’t get a handle on what the NHL’s hand pass rule means this year

For yet another time this season, the Calgary Flames were involved in loose interpretations of the rule book, especially around Rule 79: The Hand Pass. The Flames had a goal count against them earlier against Nashville where a hand pass by Filip Fo

Published: 8 months ago

Calgary Flames’ Martin Pospisil leaves game vs. Maple Leafs early with upper-body injury

Pospisil left after an awkward collision into the boards due to accidentally tripping over Auston Matthews’ skate.

Published: 8 months ago

Calgary Flames Post-Game: Flames can’t solve Austin Matthews in loss to the Leafs

Brought to you by odds site Betway! The Calgary Flames played a pretty good game on Thursday night against the Toronto Maple Leafs. They weren’t without mistakes or miscues, but they generally played well. But the Maple Leafs have a game-changer by

Published: 8 months ago