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

Martin Pospisil, welcome to the NHL!

As expected, the Calgary Flames have officially sent first-round pick Matt Coronato down to the Calgary Wranglers in order to get his feet back under him, and in return, we’ve seen a surprise promotion that few within the fanbase saw coming. With D

Published: 10 months ago

Coronato scores in first AHL game, giving Flames reason for optimism

Now, that was the type of response the Calgary Flames were hoping they’d see from Matt Coronato. Four minutes into his first AHL assignment, the Flames’ first-rounder scored for the Calgary Wranglers on Friday.

Published: 10 months ago

Flames need to rethink ownership's anti-rebuild stance

The Calgary Flames’ hopes of re-establishing themselves as a contender are falling apart quicker than anyone could have anticipated. Through the first 10 games of the season, the Flames have just two wins. They have already been forced to make som

Published: 10 months ago

Flames recall journeyman defenceman from AHL

Approximately 24 hours after placing Jordan Oesterle on waivers, the Calgary Flames have called up defenceman Nick DeSimone from the Calgary Wranglers. DeSimone, 28, is in the second year of a two-year deal he signed during the 2022 offseason with t

Published: 10 months ago

Flames Recall Nick DeSimone

The Calgary Flames have recalled defenseman Nick DeSimone from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, per a team release issued Friday. To make room on the active roster, the team assigned Jordan Oesterle, who cleared waivers just minutes ago, to the Wrang

Published: 10 months ago

The Calgary Flames have re-called Nick DeSimone from the Wranglers, Oesterle sent down

After the Calgary Flames’ sixth regulation loss in a row, the team has been looking a lot more serious about kicking off a rebuild. In the most recent 32 Thoughts written article, Eliotte Friedman had a wealth of notes surrounding the Flames. One o

Published: 10 months ago

Jordan Oesterle clears waivers, sent to AHL by Flames; Nick DeSimone recalled from the Wranglers

The Calgary Flames have made their second roster swap of the day, announcing on Friday that they’ve assigned defenceman Jordan Oesterle to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers and recalled defenceman Nick DeSimone from the Wranglers. Th

Published: 10 months ago

Calgary Flames send down Matt Coronato to AHL, call up Martin Pospisil

The Flames currently sit seventh in the Pacific Division with five points while riding a six-game losing streak.

Published: 10 months ago

Flames assign top prospect Matt Coronato to AHL

The Calgary Flames are making some changes amidst a six-game losing streak, sending top prospect Matt Coronato down to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers.

Published: 10 months ago

32 Thoughts: Hanifin not here for a rebuild, Huberdeau and Flames have to work together

On this week’s Friday 32 Thoughts Podcast hosted by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek, they broke down the “tough situation” in Calgary and postulated on where things may go after a brutal start to the 2023–24 season. Decisions o

Published: 10 months ago

Flames assign Matt Coronato to the AHL

After a slow start to his NHL career, the Calgary Flames have chosen to assign Matt Coronato to the Calgary Wranglers of the AHL. Coronato, who was selected 13th overall in 2021 by the Flames, was able to crack the opening night roster out of traini

Published: 10 months ago

Calgary Flames send Matt Coronato to AHL’s Wranglers, recall Martin Pospisil from AHL

In advance of their weekend trip to Seattle, the Calgary Flames have made a forward swap. Headed to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers is forward Matt Coronato. Headed to the Flames from the Wranglers is forward Martin Pospisil. Getting

Published: 10 months ago