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

Report: Canucks expected to pursue Guentzel in free agency

The Vancouver Canucks are among several teams that are expected to try and land unrestricted free-agent winger Jake Guentzel this summer, reports Daily Faceoff's Frank Seravalli.Guentzel appears unlikely to re-sign with the Carolina Hurricanes, as th

Published: 3 months ago

The 5 most disappointing draft selections in Calgary Flames history

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. National Hockey League clubs select players with every pick at the entry draft with an optimistic viewpoint, hoping that the player can reach their potential and help

Published: 3 months ago

Ex-Flames star Gaudreau set to have 10th coach in 10 years

Another year, another head coach for former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau. Gaudreau, who is now a member of the Columbus Blue Jackets, will have a new boss behind the bench for the 2024-25 season, as it was announced yesterday afternoon that P

Published: 3 months ago

Q&A: Flames GM Craig Conroy says Markstrom has not asked for trade

Craig Conroy wants to make it patently clear that he’s not facing an ultimatum of any sort when it comes to the future of Jacob Markstrom.

Published: 3 months ago

Report: Andrew Mangiapane unlikely to re-sign, likely to be dealt before next year’s Trade Deadline

The Stanley Cup Final is just about to come to an end, and so the offseason will begin league-wide. The 2024 NHL Draft is less than two weeks away, while free agency is set to open in two weeks. It will be an interesting summer for the Flames. We saw

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Must Weigh Pros & Cons of Trading Jacob Markstrom

There are many questions lingering over the Calgary Flames. Who will they select ninth overall in the 2024 draft? Will players entering the final year of their respective contracts such…

Published: 3 months ago

Will Nikita Zadorov stay in Vancouver or test the open market?

Today on Daily Faceoff Live, Frank Seravalli chimes in on the latest rumbling surrounding a Zadorov extension.

Published: 3 months ago

3 Calgary Flames forward prospects entering make-or-break years

The Calgary Flames will need all the help they can get up front as they get set for what should be another lean year in their retooling process. In the 2023-24 season, the Flames were invigorated by the emergence of Connor Zary and Martin Pospisil as

Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: Flames, Canucks, Devils, and the Top 25 NHL Trade Targets

Oliver Kylington waiting for an offer. There seems to be a path to get Jacob Markstrom to New Jersey. The top 25 NHL trade targets.

Published: 3 months ago

FlamesNation Mailbag: There’s less than a fortnight to the 2024 NHL Draft!

The 2024 NHL Draft kicks off next Friday in scenic Las Vegas, Nevada. Between potential trades and the inevitability of making many, many draft picks, the Calgary Flames are poised to potentially be the main character of the weekend. As we wait for t

Published: 3 months ago

Flames’ depth chart analysis, Part 1 — Centres

Before transitioning to the front office, Craig Conroy earned his paycheques as a faceoff man. So the Calgary Flames’ general manager certainly puts an emphasis on the centre position. As Conroy retools his roster, there’s no doubt that one of hi

Published: 3 months ago

The Tkachuk family left last night's Oilers game early

Matthew Tkachuk was sent back to Florida without the Stanley Cup in hand after the Edmonton Oilers defeated the Florida Panthers in an 8-1 blowout.  On the off chance the Panthers were able to complete the sweep and win the cup, Tkachuk brought out

Published: 3 months ago