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

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Flames’ Pelletier exits game vs. Kraken with apparent injury

Calgary Flames forward Jakob Pelletier exited Monday’s game against the Seattle Kraken with an apparent injury after being hit by Marian Studenic.

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Pelletier jokes about number change: 'Easier' for coaches to remember No. 22

Calgary Flames rookie Jakob Pelletier was in a humorous mood when he explained why he switched from No. 49 to No. 22 this offseason. "I think it's easier for the coaches to kind of know the No. 22 (than) the No. 49," he said with a laugh.Pelletier's

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AHL assistant Jessica Campbell joining Kraken bench for pre-season game

Jessica Campbell, an assistant coach with the AHL’s Coachella Valley Firebirds, will be behind the bench when the Seattle Kraken face the Calgary Flames in split-squad action Monday.

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Matt Coronato comes out strong in pre-season game against the Canucks

Let’s get something straight: I, like many others, understand that this was only a preseason game. There are plenty of caveats that come with great performances in pre-season games, even in decisive 10-0 victories. But, boy, did the Calgary Flames

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Calgary Flames Game Day: A pair of clashes with the Kraken (7pm MT in Calgary, 8pm MT in Seattle)

On Sunday, the Calgary Flames began their pre-season schedule with a 10-0 rout over the Vancouver Canucks. On Monday, the Flames kick things up a notch by playing one-quarter of their exhibition schedule in a single night. It’s the annual split squ

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How does Kadri impact the Flames when he’s at his best?

Ryan Huska discusses the impact of Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri and what he brings to the team when he’s at the top of his game as well as how he is able to raise the team’s competitive level with his style of play.

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Episode 331: Open Roster Spots To Be Taken

On the opening night of the Calgary Flames pre-season, Dan and Matt are back to discuss the Young Stars Classic and give a preview of the Flames training camp and pre-season. The guys discuss who should be the next captain if they're worried about Ol

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NHL Rumors: Mikael Backlund, Rasmus Dahlin, and Owen Power

All Quiet on the Flames-Mikael Backlund contract talk. Contract talk between the Buffalo Sabres, Rasmus Dahlin and Owen Power picking up.

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Beyond the Boxscore: The Calgary Flames absolutely cook Canucks in first game of pre-season

Welcome back one and all to Beyond the Boxscore: Season 3 –  a place to find out which Flames players had statistically great nights combined with some insight into what was working or not by myself (Shane Stevenson – Flash_33 on X (formerly kno

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Flames getting new high-tech drink stand at Saddledome

Though the Calgary Flames have the oldest NHL arena in the country, it appears that the Saddledome isn’t against having a few new tricks up its sleeve. And while long lines for beer or other drinks have long been one of the biggest drawbacks for t

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Vibes around the Calgary Flames are extremely good right now

Last season was tough to be a Calgary Flames player, coach, general manager, equipment manager, and most of all, it was tough to be a fan. Losing two 100-point players in the span of two weeks was the offseason’s worst blow. Retooling and looking t

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FlamesNation Mailbag: ‘Tis the (pre-)season!

The Calgary Flames began their eight game exhibition schedule on Sunday evening, ending the practice-heavy portion of training camp and starting head-long into a process that will end with the club announcing their opening roster on Oct. 9. As the pr

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