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

The Calgary Flames have found strong players in the second round (but have also missed out on a few)

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. The second round of the NHL’s annual entry draft is an interesting vibe. It lacks the pomp and circumstance of the first round, as in the second round picks are made

Published: 3 months ago

Flames that got away: #7, Steve Begin

This series features players the Calgary Flames drafted and—regrettably—moved on from too soon. Be prepared for pain, frustration, and anger as we delve into what could have been! Next up is the seventh player on our list, Steve Bégin. The serie

Published: 3 months ago

Episode 359: 2024 Entry Draft Preview

Heading into the NHL 2024 Entry Draft, Dan and Matt look ahead to the players that they think the Calgary Flames will take with the #9 and #28 picks. With all the talk about Tij Iginla leading up to the draft, the guys discuss if he's the right pick

Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks Will Make Nikita Zadorov a Final Contract Offer

The Vancouver Canucks would like to bring Nikita Zadorov back. They'll make a final offer to him but will it be enough money and term?

Published: 3 months ago

PHR Mailbag: Ullmark, Rangers, Trouba, Marner, Tkachuk-Huberdeau Trade, Laine, Holl

Topics in this edition of the PHR Mailbag include Jacob Trouba’s future with the Rangers, Patrik Laine’s situation in Columbus, and much more.

Published: 3 months ago

4 Trade Destinations For Flames’ Jacob Markstrom

The post 4 Trade Destinations For Flames’ Jacob Markstrom appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Jacob Markstrom is expected to gain lots of interest from around the league. What are four possible trade destinations for the veteran? The post 4 Trade Des

Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames ranked 12th in McKeen’s league-wide prospect pool rankings

The 2024 NHL Draft is less than two weeks away, and around the league teams – and media outlets – are taking stock of the state of their prospect systems in advance of the big event. Over at McKeen’s Hockey, they’ve recently concluded their r

Published: 3 months ago

Report: Mutual interest between the Calgary Flames and Jake DeBrusk in free agency

We are two weeks away from the NHL Draft on June 28/29 and two and a half weeks away from free agency on July 1. With the playoffs coming to an end, activity around the league is about to pick up. The Flames find themselves with over twenty million d

Published: 3 months ago

West Notes: Zadorov, O’Connor, Jets

Notes from the West including a final push from Vancouver to re-sign Nikita Zadorov, a possible backup goalie option for Winnipeg, and more.

Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: Filip Hronek, Nikita Zadorov, and Jake Guentzel

Jake Guentzel will be going to free agency on July 1st. The Vancouver Canucks may be afraid to go to salary arbitration with Filip Hronek.

Published: 3 months ago

Could the Calgary Flames snag Emil Hemming with the 28th overall pick? Here’s why they should

Last week, we profiled Beckett Sennecke, one of the draft rankings’ highest second-half risers. This week, we turn our attention to Emil Hemming, who has experienced a contrasting journey. Once considered an easy top-20 target, Hemming’s season h

Published: 3 months ago

‘Got his Dad’s attitude too’: Praise for prospect Tij Iginla grows ahead of NHL Draft

Jarome Iginla will never be forgotten as a member of the Calgary Flames. And now, his legacy on the ice will go even further, as his son, Tij Iginla, is expected to be drafted in the first round of the 2024 NHL Entry Draft.  Tij, 17, has bolstered h

Published: 3 months ago