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

NHL Power Rankings: Each team's biggest surprise so far

This is the fourth in-season edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2023-24 campaign. Check back for updated rankings every other Monday.In this edition, we look at each team's biggest surprise so far this season.1. New Yo

Published: 9 months ago

Mark Pysyk clears waivers, assigned by Calgary Flames to the AHL’s Wranglers

A bit of minor Calgary Flames news on a Sunday. After being placed on waivers after signing on Saturday morning, defenceman Mark Pysyk has cleared waivers and been assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers. The #Flames have assigne

Published: 9 months ago

3 Calgary Flames’ AHLers Who Could Be Called Up Next

The Calgary Flames have had an up-and-down 2023-24 season, to say the least. With less than a month until Christmas, the team has a 10-11-3 record and is currently two…

Published: 9 months ago

Special teams success doesn’t guarantee wins (but it sure does help)

On Saturday night, the Calgary Flames scored on their power play. Twice. And despite defending a two-man advantage from Vancouver for over a minute, in the second period, the Flames avoided allowing any power play goals. As a result, the Flames won t

Published: 9 months ago

Flames assign defenceman Mark Pysyk to AHL Wranglers

The Calgary Flames assigned defenceman Mark Pysyk to the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League on Sunday.

Published: 9 months ago

The Calgary Flames are among the teams that trail in games the most

On Saturday night, the Calgary Flames found themselves in a familiar position. At 2:03 of the first period, on the first shot on goal registered by either team, the Flames allowed the opening goal. And for the balance of Saturday’s game, the Flames

Published: 9 months ago

"Do it again": Kevin Bieksa loved hearing Flames fans boo him

How would you react to a stadium full of angry Calgary Flames fans booing you? The topic of booing players is a hot one in Calgary this weekend after former Flames Nikita Zadorov was booed by fans in his first game in the city since being traded to

Published: 9 months ago

Canucks Edge Out Flames in a Nail-Biter: Zadorov Makes Impact

The post Canucks Edge Out Flames in a Nail-Biter: Zadorov Makes Impact appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Last night the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 4-3. What impact did Nikita Zadorov make in the game? The post Canucks Edge Out Flames i

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Sunday Census: When does Craig Conroy make his next move

Craig Conroy officially traded Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks this week, after a very public trade request was made by him and his agent. Conroy made it clear that the Flames would move him only on their terms, however, he made the deal a lo

Published: 9 months ago

HUGE Tanev trade between Flames-Leafs fell apart: report

The Calgary Flames were apparently discussing a huge trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs over the past few weeks. With the Flames looking more and more like sellers this season, it appears that the Leafs were trying to get in on the ground floor on s

Published: 9 months ago

"Beautiful fans": Canucks' Zadorov not bothered by boos from Flames fans

Calgary Flames fans had mixed reactions to seeing former defenceman Nikita Zadorov suit up for the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday night. The hulking Russian defender made his debut for the Canucks after being traded to the West Coast on Thursday nigh

Published: 9 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames can’t come back all the way after Canucks jump out to early lead

The Vancouver Canucks got on top of the Calgary Flames early and were able to dictate the flow of the game for most of the night as a result. Calgary remained their resilient selves and tried to crawl back but couldn’t generate enough when they nee

Published: 9 months ago