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

How newcomer Kevin Bahl can really help the Calgary Flames 

Kevin Bahl was not just a meaningless addition to the deal that sent Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils. In fact, Bahl may be the most important piece for the Calgary Flames. When a player is traded, there is usually a pretty good tell about th

Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Utah, and Short-Term with High AAVs

Could the Calgary Flames and the Utah Hockey Club be thinking shorter term deals with a higher AAV, like Dmitry Orlov's deal?

Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumour Roundup: Maple Leafs made comparable offer for Markstrom

The New Jersey Devils were the winners of the Jacob Markstrom sweepstakes but they certainly had competition for his services, including from the Maple Leafs.

Published: 2 months ago

Breaking down changes to the Calgary Flames’ movement-limiting clauses for 2024-25

The trade of Jacob Markstrom was a difficult one for the Flames, in large part due to the No-Move Clause that Markstrom owned. To accompany the trade to New Jersey, Markstrom had to give his consent to move. In reality, the Flames could have agreed t

Published: 2 months ago

The Calgary Flames have done an excellent job of reshaping their defence for the future

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. The Calgary Flames have made six trades in the last six months. They’ve acquired at least one defenceman in five of them. On top of that, the Flames picked up two mo

Published: 2 months ago

Flames & Oilers Trade History Revisited

The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972. While the team was in Georgia, they had no interstate rivals like the two Pennsylvania teams, the Pittsburgh…

Published: 2 months ago

A look at the Calgary Flames organizational roster before the 2024 NHL Draft

This article is brought to you by bet365. The 2024 NHL Draft is one week away! The Calgary Flames are approaching that event with 33 players under contract for the coming season, and some question marks at virtually every position. After a really big

Published: 2 months ago

Jacob Markstrom’s departure allows the Calgary Flames to continue their youth movement

Back in early February, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reported that the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils had engaged in “legit” conversations about a trade involving netminder Jacob Markstrom. On Wednesday, four and a half months after the

Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumors: Nikita Zadorov and Vancouver Canucks Trade Target Tiers

Should the Vancouver Canucks trade for .... and Smoke, Fire or False Alarm if Nikita Zadorov will re-sign with the Vancouver Canucks.

Published: 2 months ago

NHL Trade Analysis: Dustin Wolf is the Number One Goalie in Calgary Now

The Calgary Flames traded Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey Devils signaling a change as Dustin Wolf will take over as the number one goalie.

Published: 2 months ago

‘Believe me, it was tempting’: Jarome Iginla staying out of Calgary Flames potentially drafting son Tij 

There is potential for something really cool to happen at the 2024 NHL Draft Calgary Flames legend and current special advisor to general manager Craig Conroy Jarome Iginla has been preparing for the draft on June 28-29 in Las Vegas. During that prep

Published: 2 months ago

NHL Rumors: Jakob Chychrun, and Nikita Zadorov

Chicago Blackhawks interest in Jakob Chychrun would make some sense. Can the Vancouver Canucks find a way to keep Nikita Zadorov?

Published: 2 months ago