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

Flames pay tribute to assistant GM Chris Snow and his hard-fought battle with ALS

The Calgary Flames pay tribute to former assistant general manager Chris Snow, his lengthy battle with ALS, and his efforts to raise awareness and find a cure for the disease.

Published: 11 months ago

The Darryl Sutter effect: Assessing the aftermath on the Calgary Flames

If you follow me on Twitter/X (@CGYFireBird), you may recall that I gave Darryl Sutter a longer leash than most Calgary Flames fans did last season. Notwithstanding his “boring” brand of hockey, the optimist in me held on to belief that the seaso

Published: 11 months ago

Realistic season expectations for five key Flames players

The Calgary Flames are one of the most interesting teams as the 2023-24 NHL season inches closer. This time last year, they had sky-high expectations, with some even considering them a Stanley Cup contender. They wound up falling well short of that

Published: 11 months ago

The Athletic projects the Calgary Flames as a 2023-24 playoff team

Since the Calgary Flames returned to the playoffs in 2014-15 and went to the second round, they’ve been a team that makes the playoffs sometimes. Heck, every other year; they qualified for the proper Stanley Cup playoffs in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020 a

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames reduce camp roster by six players

In advance of Friday’s meeting with the Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary Flames have reduced their camp roster by six players (after already cutting seven players on Thursday). Per the club, blueliner Etienne Morin has been assigned to the QMJHL’s Mo

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames make additional cuts to their training camp roster

The Calgary Flames have announced the second round of cuts to their training camp roster. Assignments and cuts Defenseman Etienne Morin has been assigned to the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL Left wing Parker Bell has been assigned to the Calgary Wran

Published: 11 months ago

Flames announce another wave of roster cuts at training camp

With the season approaching, the Calgary Flames announced seven more roster cuts during training camp on Friday. Beginning with defenceman Etienne Morin, who was assigned to the Moncton Wildcats in the QMJHL, the Flames also released fellow blueline

Published: 11 months ago

Flames’ Andersson Handling Captaincy Debacle with Pure Class

It’s gotta hurt a little, right? After an offseason where plenty speculated Rasmus Andersson would get the ‘C’, he instead watched his longtime teammate Mikael Backlund get the honour. For…

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames Game Day: A pre-season Battle of Alberta (7pm MT)

Brought to you by odds site Betway! In a sign that meaningful hockey is right around the corner, it’s time for the first pre-season edition of the Battle of Alberta! The Calgary Flames host the Edmonton Oilers, and there are NHL players on both r

Published: 11 months ago

Heartwarming support shown for Chris Snow's family through GoFundMe

Many have followed Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow’s story since being diagnosed with ALS, but nobody could have realized just how many he has in his corner. On Tuesday, Snow’s wife, Kelsie, shared a very sad update on her hu

Published: 11 months ago

How to stream tonight's Flames game versus the Oilers

Excitement is in the air in Alberta, as the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are set to face off tonight at the Saddledome. Many will be in attendance to watch tonight’s outing between the two bitter rivals. Those choosing to watch from home, ho

Published: 11 months ago

32 Thoughts Podcast: Putting the ‘C’ in Calgary

Jeff Marek and Elliotte Friedman dive into the Calgary Flames naming Mikael Backlund team captain, Patrick Kane’s hip rehab, the latest on Devon Toews’ future and an update on unsigned Trevor Zegras in Anaheim.

Published: 11 months ago