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' Pelletier undergoing surgery after taking hit from Kraken

Preseason hasn’t gotten off to the start that Calgary Flames forward Jakob Pelletier had hoped. After appearing in 24 games with the Flames last season, Pelletier came into camp this fall with the goal of making the roster from the get-go. That op

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames announce Jakob Pelletier out indefinitely with left shoulder injury requiring surgery

The Calgary Flames provided an update on Jakob Pelletier’s injury on Wednesday morning, and it’s not a good one. Per the club, Pelletier is out indefinitely with a left shoulder injury that will require surgery. #Flames Injury Update: Jakob Pelle

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames’ Jakob Pelletier ruled out indefinitely with shoulder injury

Pelletier was injured in Monday’s preseason game against the Seattle Kraken after taking a hard hit from Marian Studenic.

Published: 11 months ago

Flames' Pelletier needs shoulder surgery, out indefinitely

Calgary Flames forward Jakob Pelletier will undergo shoulder surgery next week and will be out indefinitely, the team announced Tuesday.Pelletier's left shoulder was injured during Monday's preseason game against the Seattle Kraken when Marian Studen

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames 2023/24 Power Play Preview

This article is focused on the Calgary Flames power play as part of the Calgary Flames 2023/24 Season Preview. In a season when scoring was hard to come by – even with the second highest shot volume in the league at 36.0 behind only the Penguins at

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames 2023/24 must-watch games on the schedule

This article is focused on the Calgary Flames schedule as part of the Calgary Flames 2023/24 Season Preview. Calgary Flames Schedule: Key Games Home and season opener Wednesday, October 11, 2023 vs. Winnipeg Jets NHL Heritage Classic Battle of Albert

Published: 11 months ago

NHL 2023-24 futures: Best bets to win the Vezina Trophy

Given the high-variance nature of the goaltending position, it's not necessarily surprising that nobody has won the Vezina Trophy in back-to-back years since Martin Brodeur in the late 2000s.Let's see the top of the oddsboard and then take a closer l

Published: 11 months ago

Mikael Backlund Flips Stance on Contract Negotiations with Flames

The post Mikael Backlund Flips Stance on Contract Negotiations with Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Calgary Flames' Mikael Backlund is taking part in contract extension talks, showing commitment to the team's future success. The post Mikael

Published: 11 months ago

Don’t sleep on Calgary Flames prospect Connor Zary in training camp

It’s kind of weird to think about a first-round National Hockey League draft choice being an “under the radar” player at training camp. But you could be forgiven for not thinking about Connor Zary, the Calgary Flames’ first-rounder back in 20

Published: 11 months ago

Dan Vladar isn’t giving up the Calgary Flames backup role to Dustin Wolf without a fight

After the 10–0 thumping of the Vancouver Canucks in the Calgary Flames’ preseason opener a few nights ago, the Flames faced off against the Seattle Kraken in split-squad action. The rosters were not nearly as stacked as the one that demolished th

Published: 11 months ago

You need to pay more attention to savvy two-way Calgary Flames blueliner Ilya Solovyov

Hey, FlamesNation! It’s been too long. Hockey season is finally upon us. Calgary Flames training camp is in full swing. And with a couple of spots open on defence, it’s time for you all to turn your full attention to Ilya Solovyov. I seldom writ

Published: 11 months ago

2023–24 NHL centre depth rankings

As we lead up to the beginning of the 2023–24 season, we’ll be breaking the depth charts at key positions for every NHL team to rank them from first to best. First up is the most important position in hockey: centre. Every successful team is buil

Published: 11 months ago