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

Looking back on the 2023 calendar year for the Calgary Flames

2023 did not treat the Calgary Flames and their fan bases well. It simply was a year to forget. They vastly under-performed, had lots of drama on and off the ice and under-performing top players. Let’s take a look back on the positives and negative

Published: 8 months ago

NHL Rumors: Noah Hanifin Could Be Best Fit for the New Jersey Devils

The New Jersey Devils not are looking to improve their goaltending but defense as well and Noah Hanifin could be the best option out there.

Published: 8 months ago

6 Calgary Flames players scored their first NHL goals in 2023

We’re in the waning days of 2023, friends, and it’s worth reflecting on what the year represented for the Calgary Flames. In a macro sense, the year has been a challenge for the club, but if you focus on some of the smaller pieces, there were a l

Published: 8 months ago

NHL Rumors: There could be at least four teams poking around Elias Lindholm

It's not looking like the Calgary Flames are going near Elias Lindholm's asking price and unless there is a change, he's likely on the move.

Published: 8 months ago

Kadri’s Upswing Good for Flames with Lindholm’s Uncertain Future

Nazem Kadri has been on a roll for the Flames over the past few weeks after getting off to a slow start at the beginning of the 2023-24 season. He…

Published: 8 months ago

Former NHLer Nick Ritchie suspended after vicious attack in Finnish league

Former Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs forward Nick Ritchie has been suspended after viciously attacking an opponent while playing in Finland’s SM-Liiga. The incident occurred during a game between Ritchie’s Oulun Kärpät and TPS on Dece

Published: 8 months ago

Former NHLer Nick Ritchie suspended eight games in Finnish league for punching opponent

Former Calgary Flames winger Nick Ritchie has been suspended eight games in the Finnish league after he repeatedly punched an opponent in the head while playing for Oulun Kärpät.

Published: 8 months ago

In memoriam: 100 sports personalities we lost in 2023

The sports world mourned the loss of many legends in 2023. We remember them here for their contributions to the games - and our enjoyment of them - through the years.JanuaryJan. 1 - Art McNally, 97, was the first on-field official inducted i

Published: 8 months ago

Slovakia remains undefeated as Samuel Honzek scores again (and other Day 4 World Junior notes)

After an off-day on Thursday, Calgary Flames prospect Samuel Honzek and Slovakia were back in action at the IIHF World Junior Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden on Friday. And once again, Honzek scored a goal in a Slovakia win. Honzek watch: How did

Published: 8 months ago

Appetite for Blockbuster Deal Between Flames and Devils

The post Appetite for Blockbuster Deal Between Flames and Devils appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. One insider believes there is a world where the New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames get together on a blockbuster trade before the deadline. The post

Published: 8 months ago

Why Connor Zary’s excellence could have salary cap impacts for the Calgary Flames

The 2023-24 season hasn’t been all smiles and sunshine for the Calgary Flames. Through 35 games, they sit either two games or 3.5 games below .500, depending on how you interpret that mark. But one indisputably positive development for the hockey c

Published: 8 months ago

McKenzie: The Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau dilemma isn’t going away

Huberdeau is in the midst of a career-long, 12-game pointless drought and hasn't recorded a point in December.

Published: 8 months ago