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

Flames that got away: honourable mention #4, Jean-Sebastien Giguere

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! Up next is the fourth honourable mention, Jean-Sébastien Giguère

Published: 3 months ago

Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life

Former Calgary Flames co-captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald surprised a city police officer who helped save his life earlier this year by paying him a visit with the Stanley Cup in tow.

Published: 3 months ago

On this day 20 years ago, the Calgary Flames won Game 5 of the Stanley Cup Final against Tampa Bay

It may have been the Edmonton Oilers securing their spot in the 2024 Stanley Cup Final on Sunday. But today, June 3, 2024, it is a piece of 20-year-old Calgary Flames history that is remembered.  On this day in 2004, the Flames entered Game 5 of the

Published: 3 months ago

Flames came agonizingly close to getting three additional draft picks

If Calgary Flames fans needed yet another reason to hate the Edmonton Oilers right, they actually have two to choose from. Let us explain. The Flames were busy ahead of the latest NHL trade deadline, trying to offload some valuable talent. In doin

Published: 3 months ago

3 Reasons Flames Fans Should Cheer for the Oilers in Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final is officially locked in, as the Edmonton Oilers will take on the Florida Panthers in what is truly a nightmarish scenario for Calgary Flames fans. Both…

Published: 3 months ago

Seravalli: Calgary Flames are ‘on the list’ of teams trying to acquire Martin Necas

The Calgary Flames are high on the list of teams trying to acquire pending RFA forward Martin Necas from the Carolina Hurricanes Daily Faceoff hockey insider Frank Seravalli indicated on Monday’s episode of FlamesNation‘s Barn Burner show. Durin

Published: 3 months ago

FlamesNation Mailbag: Delving into your draft-related questions!

It’s a double Mailbag Monday here at FlamesNation, because we got so many questions in our weekly call! We handled trade and big picture stuff in an earlier edition. Now, let’s delve into draft-related questions! Any chance Conroy can pull off a

Published: 3 months ago

The Calgary Flames should explore trading Rasmus Andersson (but only if the price is right)

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. We’re less than a month away from the draft in Las Vegas where we will start to see NHL clubs making trades to improve their team next season and beyond. One of the

Published: 3 months ago

Stars Want To Re-Sign Matt Duchene, Chris Tanev

The Stars are expected to try to extend veteran center Matt Duchene and trade deadline pickup Chris Tanev before they reach unrestricted free agency on July 1, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet said on Monday’s “32 Thoughts” podcast. Duchene, 3

Published: 3 months ago

Does Martin Necas make sense as a trade target for the Calgary Flames?

The Carolina Hurricanes are going to be a very busy team this off-season. One player who has garnered a ton of attention in the past few weeks is Martin Necas. The Hurricanes forward will reportedly be traded in the summer. As Seth Jarvis continues t

Published: 3 months ago

Lanny McDonald brings Stanley Cup to Calgary police officer who helped save his life

CALGARY – Former Calgary Flames co-captain and Hockey Hall of Famer Lanny McDonald surprised a city police officer who helped save his life earlier this year by paying him a visit with the Stanley Cup in tow. Const. Jose Cives performed chest compr

Published: 3 months ago

The Calgary Flames’ conditional draft picks all failed to convert this post-season

With the Stanley Cup Final now set between the Florida Panthers and the Edmonton Oilers, it has become official that all of the conditional draft picks of the Calgary Flames were keeping an eye on failed to convert. The team had the chance to upgrade

Published: 3 months ago