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 Rumors: Sounds Like the Calgary Flames Will Eventually Extend Noah Hanifin

Things have definitely changed since the summer and it's now more than likely that Noah Hanifin signs an extension with the Calgary Flames.

Published: 10 months ago

What would a long-term Noah Hanifin extension look like?

Folks, based on what the likes of Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, it sure sounds like the Calgary Flames and Noah Hanifin are closing in on a potential contract extension. But considering Hanifin’s age, experience, point production and prominent p

Published: 10 months ago

Flames’ Fourth Line Showing High Rate of Effectiveness

It is getting later into October, and the NHL season is still in its early stages, with each team having gone through at least four games. The Calgary Flames, however,…

Published: 10 months ago

Silver linings for the Calgary Flames after slow start to season

Yes, there are immediate and colossal long-term questions that need to be answered when it comes to the Calgary Flames. Yes, Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri have been underwhelming through a handful of games. And yes, Dan Vladar’s trade value ma

Published: 10 months ago

Blue Jackets put Laine on IR, retroactive to Friday

Patrik Laine, 25, who was charged at by Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson in a 3-1 victory last week, was placed on injured reserve Monday by the Columbus Blue Jackets, who announced the move was made retroactive to last Friday.

Published: 10 months ago

Ryan Pike chats the Flames’ road trip, the arena and more with Rob Kerr on Just A Game

The Calgary Flames returned home from a five-game, 10-day road trip on Sunday evening with just a single win to show for it. FlamesNation managing editor Ryan Pike joined Rob Kerr on Monday’s edition of Just A Game to break down the Flames’ start

Published: 10 months ago

Noah Hanifin Offers Huge Update on Long-Term Deal with Flames

The post Noah Hanifin Offers Huge Update on Long-Term Deal with Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Noah Hanifin may have given the biggest update to date regarding where things are at with a new contract in Calgary. The post Noah Hanifin Offer

Published: 10 months ago

Woodcroft hoping McDavid's injury will be a 'positive inflection point'

Although the Oilers are 1-3-1 and will be without captain Connor McDavid for one-to-two weeks, head coach Jay Woodcroft isn't declaring his team dead in the water. In fact, he hopes McDavid's absence can provide the jolt Edmonton sorely needs."You're

Published: 10 months ago

Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom shows off vintage Heritage Classic gear

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom is going to be looking fresh at the 2023 Heritage Classic happening on Sunday. The veteran goaltender was seen showing off his vintage-inspired setup at Flames practice at the Saddledome on Monday morning.

Published: 10 months ago

The Detroit Red Wings re-tool could be a model for the Calgary Flames to follow

The Detroit Red Wings look to have taken a big step forward in their development as a team this season. We saw it last night with their 6-2 win over the Calgary Flames. The Red Wings are fast, skilled, and deep in all three position groups. How did t

Published: 10 months ago

Flames’ Kadri Looks Disinterested Through 6 Games

Aside from Jonathan Huberdeau, there was arguably no skater on the Calgary Flames who needed a bigger bounce-back season than Nazem Kadri. The 33-year-old was expected to be a big…

Published: 10 months ago

FlamesNation Mailbag: Taking your questions during a challenging start to the season

The Calgary Flames have played six games in their 2023-24 regular season thus far. They’ve won twice and posted a .417 points percentage so far, a start to the campaign that we can charitably describe as “challenging.” As we poke around in the

Published: 10 months ago