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

Latest On Jacob Markstrom

The Calgary Flames are trying to move former Vezina Trophy runner-up Jacob Markstrom as discretely as possible, shares Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman on the latest 32 Thoughts podcast. Friedman adds that the team was aware of the theatrics brought o

Published: 3 months ago

Friedman on Markstrom: ‘There’s definitely something going on,’ links New Jersey, Toronto, Ottawa

Don’t be surprised if the Calgary Flames trade Jacob Markstrom this summer after coming close to doing just that in the lead-up to the 2024 trade deadline. Speaking on Sunday’s episode of 32 Thoughts – The Podcast, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Fried

Published: 3 months ago

Who is leading the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs in scoring?

The 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to be played out. We are now down to two teams remaining, the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. Scoring goals wins you hockey games. Simple as that. You need players that can shoot, but also pass the puc

Published: 3 months ago

Flames that got away: #8, Travis Moen

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 is the eighth player on our list, Travis Moen. The series wil

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Sunday Census: What Stanley Cup outcome are you rooting for?

The Stanley Cup Playoffs are down to two teams: the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. It’s a kind of worst-case scenario for Calgary Flames fans. On the one hand, you have your bitter rival. On the other, your two highest draft picks in fra

Published: 3 months ago

How successful have the Calgary Flames been at the NHL Draft?

This article is brought to you by bet365. Folks, over the last little while we’ve been delving into the drafting history of the Calgary Flames. (And that look-back will continue as we approach the 2024 NHL Draft at the end of the month.) But as we

Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks and Pending UFA Elias Lindholm

The Vancouver Canucks could be thinking seven years at $7 million per season for Elias Lindholm. Is that enough to get it done?

Published: 3 months ago

Dryden Hunt was an effective fourth-line fill-in for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. Dryden Hunt is the quintessential NHL journeyman. No, he wasn’t drafted into the league. Hunt parlayed an outstanding final WHL season into his first NHL contract, an

Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: The Vancouver Canucks and Pending UFA Defensemen Nikita Zadorov and Tyler Myers

Vancouver Canucks pending UFA defenseman Nikita Zadorov may have given them a number below market value. Can the Canucks fit in?

Published: 3 months ago

Jordan Oesterle just never found a rhythm with the Calgary Flames in 2023-24

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. When it was announced that defenceman Jordan Oesterle had signed with the Calgary Flames back in July 2023, it made a lot of sense. The Flames were a team that was car

Published: 3 months ago

NHL Rumors: Dallas Stars, and the Colorado Avalanche

Will the Dallas Stars have the cap room to bring back Chris Tanev? Will the Colorado Avalanche bring back Jonathan Drouin and Jack Johnson?

Published: 3 months ago

Players the Calgary Flames should pass on with their first-round picks

The Calgary Flames have two picks in the first round of the NHL Draft for the first time in more than a decade, and if they play their cards right they may have even more. This draft may not feature multiple generational talents like years past, but

Published: 3 months ago