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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Looking back at the Calgary Flames in the 2020s (so far)

The Calgary Flames franchise has a long, fascinating history. From their origins as an expansion team in Georgia in 1972 to their glory days in the 1980s to present day, the Flames have played a lot of hockey and many players have had tremendous care

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Huge Link to Huberdeau as Flames Try to Re-Sign Elias Lindholm

The post Huge Link to Huberdeau as Flames Try to Re-Sign Elias Lindholm appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. For the Calgary Flames, signing Elias Lindholm to a new deal isn't just about keeping Lindholm, it's about helping Jonathan Huberdeau. The post

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How can the Calgary Flames improve their power play in 2023-24?

In part a consequence of the National Hockey League installing a salary cap in 2005, competition in the league has never been more challenging. In particular, five-on-five play between teams doesn’t feature a ton of margin for error, and really put

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Former Calgary Flames executive Brian Burke named to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

A legendary figure in the hockey world has been enshrined in one of hockey’s great halls. Brian Burke, who served as president of hockey operations for the Calgary Flames from September 2013 to April 2018 (and as acting general manager between Dece

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Jacob Markstrom will determine if Flames are successful this season

The Calgary Flames are looking to bounce back after an ugly 2022-23 season, and Jacob Markstrom will play a significant role in whether or not that happens. There were plenty of reasons for the Flames’ struggles last season. New players like Jonat

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Here is why the Calgary Flames signing Elias Lindholm makes a ton of sense

For better or for worse, the Calgary Flames appear closer to signing Elias Lindholm than trading him away. Lindholm has come out publicly stating that he would be open to signing again with the Flames and Elliotte Friedman has reported that the numbe

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Looking back at the Calgary Flames in the 2010s

The Calgary Flames franchise has a long, fascinating history. From their origins as an expansion team in Georgia in 1972 to their glory days in the 1980s to present day, the Flames have played a lot of hockey and many players have had tremendous care

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Revisiting the Flames’ 2017-18 Prospect Pool

In 2017-18, the Calgary Flames had a prospect pool that was highly regarded around the NHL. They seemed to have drafted well in previous years, and the future looked bright.…

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Flames announce hiring of longtime radio colour analyst Peter Loubardias

Though he may no longer be their radio colour analyst, Peter Loubardias will continue to serve the Calgary Flames. Earlier this afternoon, the Flames announced several additions to their hockey operations group, including that of Loubardias, who wil

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Calgary Flames announce hockey operations hires, including some new scouts

In advance of the opening of training camp next week, the Calgary Flames officially announced some hockey operations hires on Friday. Some of the hires announces were revealed by their website’s staff directory earlier this off-season, but it’s w

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The Calgary Flames formally announce key new additions to hockey operations staff

The Calgary Flames may not have changed much on the ice this season, but the front office has undergone a number of changes in recent months.  With the promotions of Craig Conroy to general manager and Ryan Huska to head coach, as well as many other

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2023 FlamesNation prospect rankings: #4 Samuel Honzek

The Calgary Flames had a solid 2023 NHL Draft. They came out with some skilled players with excellent physical attributes in pretty much every round, and that was spearheaded by the drafting of one Slovak forward by the name of Samuel Honzek with the

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