An open letter to Murray Edwards: It’s time to adopt a new philosophy for the Calgary Flames

Dear Mr. Edwards, It’s time for a change at the top. The Calgary Flames find themselves in a similar situation they’ve found themselves in far too many times. They aren’t an awful team, but they are not a good team, either. They are fine. I thi

Published: 1 year ago

Wolf expected to carry heavy workload down the stretch for Flames

The guardrails are off, the odometer has been disconnected and it’s open road for Dustin Wolf to take the wheel for the Calgary Flames’ race to the finish line, writes Eric Francis.

Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Fantasy: Pickups and streamers for an extended week 19

With the 4 Nations Face-Off officially over, the fantasy season is back up and running. With the final stretch drive towards the playoffs among us, it’s time to lock in and optimize your lineup every night. Below are some streaming options for the

Published: 2 weeks ago

The Calgary Flames’ defence is getting a huge boost with Kevin Bahl’s return

NHL teams are back in action this weekend, including the Calgary Flames who resume a pivotal part of their season. The team currently stands outside the playoff picture with the Vancouver Canucks being three points ahead, occupying that second wildca

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia continues standout season with spectacular spinning goal

There might not be a single Calgary Flames prospect who has exceeded expectations this year to a greater degree than Jacob Battaglia. The Kingston Frontenacs winger has continued to pile up the points in the second half of the 2024-25 OHL regular sea

Published: 2 weeks ago

How Willie O'Ree blazed a trail for Black NHL players

Note: This story was published in October 2020 and is being republished with minor updates for Black History Month.Willie O'Ree's surname, the four letters that changed hockey for the better when they appeared on an NHL lineup card in 1958,

Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: What Could the Calgary Flames be Looking to do?

The Calgary Flames already made two additions to their top nine, and they may not be finished as the trade deadline draws near.

Published: 2 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: What Could the Calgary Flames be Looking to do?

The Calgary Flames already made two additions to their top nine, and they may not be finished as the trade deadline draws near.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Kirill Zarubin is one of many Russian goaltenders the Flames have drafted the past five years

There’s a solid chance that the next good Calgary Flames goaltending prospect will come out of Russia. In the past five drafts, the Flames have drafted four netminders, all of whom are Russian. The 2020 draft saw them select Daniil Chechelev, who p

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames defender Tyson Barrie clears waivers, assigned to AHL’s Wranglers

The Calgary Flames have made another roster move as they prepare to return to action following the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Defenceman Tyson Barrie, who was placed on waivers on Thursday, officially cleared the waiver process on Friday afternoon. He

Published: 2 weeks ago

Flames assign defenceman Tyson Barrie to AHL Wranglers

The Calgary Flames assigned veteran defenceman Tyson Barrie to the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League on Friday.

Published: 2 weeks ago

A Flame from the Past: Tobias Rieder

Do you remember Tobias Rieder? Every week, we’ll look at a forgotten Calgary Flames player in the weekly series “A Flame From the Past.” Of course, the player had to have played a significant number of games for the Flames – at least a full s

Published: 2 weeks ago

The Calgary Flames need to bring back Sam Bennett in free agency

The highest the Calgary Flames have ever picked in the NHL Draft was fourth overall back in 2014. The team took centerman Sam Bennett at that position and many assumed the team had found its next franchise player. Safe to say things didn’t work out

Published: 2 weeks ago