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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Could Flames Goalie Dan Vladar Be A Trade Option for the Avalanche?

Earlier today, Frank Seravalli tweeted (see below) that the Colorado Avalanche may be dipping into the goalie market. With last season’s backup, Pavel Francouz, still recovering from injury, the Avs might be looking to bring in second string suppor

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Roundup: Lindholm, Backlund, Hanifin Contract Updates

Welcome to the Flame for Thought Roundup. Whenever there are multiple tidbits of Calgary Flames info floating around the prairies of Alberta, we’ll round ‘em up for you and wrangle them into quick-hit articles like this one. Today: short updates

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Ukraine parliament presents service award to TSN announcer Gord Miller

TSN announcer Gord Miller is best known for his calls of some of Canada’s most iconic sporting moments, but he’s making a global impact for his work to grow the game worldwide. Miller, who has worked for TSN since 1994, recently travelled to Ukr

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4 Calgary Flames storylines to follow at the Young Stars Classic

In the grand scheme of things, the 2023 Young Stars Classic probably won’t be the be-all, end-all of anybody’s hockey career. At worst, we’ll see the Calgary Flames play three games against prospects from the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks an

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Nikita Zadorov continues to be one of the Calgary Flames organization’s best humans

When the Calgary Flames traded for Nikita Zadorov a few summers ago, the number of eye rolls per capita in the city of Calgary increased significantly. Just a few years later, you’d be safe to bet that most people regret that instant reaction. Afte

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames GM Conroy On Elias Lindholm and Others Entering Their Final Year

Flames GM Craig Conroy on their players who are entering the final year of their contracts. The Flames continue to work away at an Elias Lindholm extension.

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Ex-Flames Brett and Nick Ritchie land PTOs with new teams

The NHL careers for ex-Calgary Flames brothers Brett and Nick Ritchie may not be over just yet. Both brothers were unable to find homes over the summer as free agents, but were signed to PTOs on Thursday morning. Brett’s is with the Florida Panthe

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The Calgary Flames need to be extremely cautious with how much money they give to their 2024 UFAs

The biggest topic of conversation this Calgary Flames season is what is going to happen with their six 2024 unrestricted free agents: Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov and Oliver Kylington. Should they sign th

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Zadorov guarantees the Flames will make the playoffs this season

There has been optimism in the air as of late regarding the potential of the Calgary Flames entering the 2023-24 season, and Nikita Zadorov helped raise it to new heights on Wednesday. The 28-year-old defenceman made a guest appearance on Flames Tal

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Blues bring in Nick Ritchie on PTO

The St. Louis Blues signed forward Nick Ritchie to a professional tryout, the team announced Thursday.Ritchie split the 2022-23 season with the Arizona Coyotes and Calgary Flames, amassing 13 goals and 26 points in 74 outings. His best statistical se

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Why the Calgary Flames’ Elias Lindholm dilemma already feels like a no-win

Because the Flames failed to sign, or trade, Lindholm this summer, they've entered a situation they hoped to avoid.

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The case for Dustin Wolf to make the Flames opening night roster

With training camp for the 2023-24 season ready to kick off in just a few weeks’ time, it is time to take a look at the Calgary Flames’ top organizational prospect, and why he should be part of the 2023-24 Flames roster. That player is none other

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