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

Jack Eichel says trade from Sabres came down to Flames, Golden Knights

Jack Eichel revealed in a recent interview that the Calgary Flames and the Vegas Golden Knights were the two finalists when the Buffalo Sabres were looking to trade him in 2021.

Published: 9 months ago

Eichel admits Flames nearly acquired him from Sabres

Throughout the summer of 2021 and even into the 2021-22 season, there were plenty of reports that the Calgary Flames were trying to trade for Jack Eichel. At the time, it was reported that the Buffalo Sabres wanted Matthew Tkachuk in any return for

Published: 9 months ago

Jack Eichel confirms the Calgary Flames were the runner-ups in his Buffalo Sabres trade sweepstakes

The Calgary Flames pain train is the gift that keeps on giving, and the most recent news is surely a gift that Flames fans did not want to hear this close to the holiday season. During the 2021–22 NHL season, the Flames were heavily rumoured to be

Published: 9 months ago

Betway Bets of the Day: Calgary Flames at Anaheim Ducks

Be sure to check Betway for the latest Flames game NHL odds! Welcome to the Betway Bets of the Day! Every single game day we are going to provide you with some recommended bets while also showing the value behind placing said bets. Disclaimer: Betti

Published: 9 months ago

Ex-Flames defenceman Juuso Välimäki is struggling this season

The 2023-24 season hasn’t been a pretty one for former Calgary Flames defenceman Juuso Välimäki. The 25-year-old, who was claimed off waivers by the Arizona Coyotes from the Flames ahead of the 2022-23 season, is set to be a healthy scratch toni

Published: 9 months ago

Mason McTavish, Jamie Drysdale probable to return to Anaheim Ducks lineup against Calgary Flames

Both have missed significant time with injuries this season.

Published: 9 months ago

3 Christmas wish list ideas for the Calgary Flames

It’s hard to believe how quickly it’s come, but the Calgary Flames have just two games remaining on their schedule before Christmas. To this point, the Flames are similar to last year’s team in a lot of ways. One night, they can go out and def

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames Game Day 33: A pre-Christmas trip to Disneyland (8pm MT)

Brought to you by odds site Betway! After sweeping a pair of home games against the teams from Florida, the Calgary Flames (13-14-5, 31 points) are headed on the road for a pair of games to close out their pre-Christmas schedule. First up? A trip to

Published: 9 months ago

Leafs fan base voted as most annoying in the NHL

Toronto Maple Leafs fans, whether you want to hear this or not, other teams’ fans can’t stand you. Some Leafs fans may think this is ridiculous, while some may wear it as a badge of honour. Regardless of individual thoughts, a recent survey done

Published: 9 months ago

NEED FOR SPEED: How Flames rookie Connor Zary readied for his NHL breakthrough

For the Saddledome crowd, it was the sort of highlight they’ve already come to expect from Connor Zary, another glimpse of why they’re oh-so-excited about his future. For Zary’s skating coaches, it was proof of all his progress to this point. T

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund is approaching some interesting milestones

In case you haven’t read FlamesNation before, since the site launched in 2009 we’ve been using video, basic statistics, advanced statistics and interviews with folks from around the hockey world to extol the virtues of Calgary Flames forward Mika

Published: 9 months ago

Connor Zary’s NHL arrival is a key success story for the Calgary Flames’ development team

This has been a down season for the Calgary Flames, with few steady success stories to point to for their veteran players. However, the team’s young stars have been an enormous success for the team. Martin Pospisil has looked like an NHLer, seventh

Published: 9 months ago