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

3 signs a trade could be imminent for the Calgary Flames

Buckle up, Flames fans. We know trades are coming this season. While it’s unclear whether every Calgary Flames UFA will be dealt before the March 8 trade deadline, there are very slim odds that none occur by then. Based on a few recent pieces of NH

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Recall Jordan Oesterle

The Calgary Flames have recalled defenseman Jordan Oesterle to the NHL. Oesterle has played in 12 games with the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers so far this season, netting eight assists, two penalty minutes, and a -2. He’s also appeared in four games wi

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames recall blueliner Jordan Oesterle from the AHL’s Wranglers

In advance of their meeting with the Dallas Stars on Thursday, the Calgary Flames have made a roster move. The club announced on Wednesday that they’ve recalled defenceman Jordan Oesterle from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers. #Flam

Published: 9 months ago

Flames recall defenceman Jordan Oesterle, Tanev returns

Chris Tanev was back at practice after taking a puck to the face and defenceman Jordan Oesterle was called up from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, the Calgary Flames announced on Wednesday.

Published: 9 months ago

5 Wranglers forwards who could enter Flames lineup this season

This season has been one of major ups and downs for the Calgary Flames, and while there have been some major negatives, the youth injection of Connor Zary, Martin Pospisil and Nick DeSimone have hopefully shown the Flames front office the way forward

Published: 9 months ago

The Calgary Flames re-call Jordan Oesterle from the Calgary Wranglers

Continuing with their defence corps adjustments, the Calgary Flames have re-called Jordan Oesterle in advance of their November 29 morning practise. This call-up comes three days after the Flames re-assigned Nick DeSimone to the AHL. Oesterle’s AHL

Published: 9 months ago

A trade market is reportedly developing for Calgary Flames’ defender Nikita Zadorov

Way, way back on Nov. 10, in the aftermath of a shootout loss in Toronto, ESPN’s Kevin Weekes reported that Calgary Flames blueliner Nikita Zadorov had requested a trade. (That report coincided with several tweets by Zadorov’s agent, Dan Milstein

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Coronato and Klapka keep ’em coming

Yet another huge week for the Calgary Flames’ prospects—particularly their top AHL guys. Matt Coronato is almost certainly too good for the AHL, putting up six more points this week. Big man Adam Klapka added four of his own to add to his already

Published: 9 months ago

Blake Coleman in line for career-best season with Flames

It’s flying under the radar, but Blake Coleman has been excellent for the Calgary Flames through the first quarter of the 2023-24 season. Coleman has quietly gone about his business through each of his two full seasons as a Flame, providing solid

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Focused on Playoff Spot Rather Than Selling UFAs

The Calgary Flames recent stretch of improved play has enhanced the morale of not only the players, but management as well. The better play through the month of November not…

Published: 9 months ago

Flames need to get their disastrous power play on track

Though the Calgary Flames have been playing some better hockey as of late, they remain far from perfect. There are always a number of ways in which any team believes they can improve, and for the Flames, their main area to work on is obvious. Anyone

Published: 9 months ago

History shows that a good power play isn’t required to have Stanley Cup Playoffs success

The Calgary Flames are back in the playoff picture after an impressive run in the month of November. The Flames have clawed their way back into a wild card spot after a 7–3–2 run in their past 12 games, almost fully erasing a horrid 2–7–1 sta

Published: 9 months ago