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

Who is the best fit to centre Jonathan Huberdeau?

One topic of conversation that has persisted since Jonathan Huberdeau arrived in Calgary is what centre he was going to play with. Well, we are 102 games into his time with the Flames, and we still don’t have a definitive answer to that question. L

Published: 9 months ago

NHL Rumors: Chris Tanev would be a nice fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs but….

Calgary Flames defenseman Chris Tanev would be a great fit for the Toronto Maple Leafs but is he going to be made available?

Published: 9 months ago

Flames’ Kylington back on ice to skate, no timeline for return

Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington returned to the ice Friday after missing the entire 2022-23 season for personal reasons.

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington skated with the team on Friday

In a welcome sight, Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington skated with the team on Friday at Max Bell Arena. It wasn’t a full practice, as the team’s players split between off-ice workouts at the Saddledome and skating at Max Bell. But it was

Published: 9 months ago

Snapshots: Zadorov, Sillinger, Smith

Although Nikita Zadorov has yet to make his debut for the Vancouver Canucks, talk has already begun on his longer-term future with the club. The pending unrestricted free agent defenseman would be open to extending his contract with the team, accordi

Published: 9 months ago

Oliver Kylington is back on the ice for practice with the Calgary Flames

Massive Calgary Flames news today as defenseman Oliver Kylington has rejoined the team for practice at Max Bell Arena ahead of their Saturday night clash with the Vancouver Canucks. Sportsnet’s Ryan Leslie posted this on X (formerly Twitter) this m

Published: 9 months ago

"It was about getting cap space": Flames GM Conroy explains why he made the Zadorov trade

The Calgary Flames dominated headlines on Thursday as they traded defenceman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks. Zadorov had recently requested a trade from the Flames, making this move rather unsurprising. What did catch some off guard, howeve

Published: 9 months ago

Why Nikita Zadorov was a good pickup by the Vancouver Canucks

Zadorov was traded from the Flames to the Canucks for two draft picks on Thursday.

Published: 9 months ago

If Flames are open for business, are Maple Leafs in on Tanev?

If the Calgary Flames are, indeed, open for business, could the Toronto Maple Leafs be ready to pounce?

Published: 9 months ago

Nikita Zadorov trade: Canucks acquire veteran defenseman from Flames in exchange for draft picks

Zadorov recently requested a trade from the Flames

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Had Their Best November in 5 Seasons

In 2021-22, the Calgary Flames were Pacific Division champions and rode that momentum into the playoffs, only to be ousted by their provincial rivals in the second round. Unfortunately, after…

Published: 9 months ago

Conroy’s first two trades as Flames GM have been underwhelming

While it is far too early into his GM tenure to begin worrying, Craig Conroy’s first two trades for the Calgary Flames have been disappointing. Yesterday, Conroy chose to trade defenceman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks. The decision to do

Published: 9 months ago