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

The Flames should be sellers at this year’s NHL trade deadline

As of today, the Calgary Flames find themselves in the second wildcard spot in the Western Conference. An impressive accomplishment for a team many had projected to finish at the bottom of the NHL standings. Their spot in the wildcard chase puts Crai

Published: 5 days ago

The Calgary Flames traded Noah Hanifin to the Vegas Golden Knights one year ago today

The trade deadline is tomorrow and a year ago, the Calgary Flames were quite busy. They facilitated one of the largest sell-offs in franchise history, trading pending UFAs as they kicked off their official retool. Among those players was Noah Hanifin

Published: 5 days ago

Trade incoming? Calgary Flames receiving interest in multiple players

Don’t rule out the Calgary Flames getting involved in some trade action ahead of tomorrow’s deadline. The Flames, against nearly all predictions, sit in a playoff spot through 61 games. That success has resulted in management completely ruling o

Published: 5 days ago

The Calgary Flames could get a haul for Rasmus Andersson in this year’s trade market

It feels like we keep beating a dead horse, but it’s looking like this year’s trade deadline will be a seller’s market. Returns for players will be higher than usual, as contending teams look to go all in. The Flames are yet again in the middle

Published: 5 days ago

Flames prospect Zayne Parekh hits new career high in points with OHL’s Saginaw Spirit

In Wednesday’s match against the Flint Firebirds, Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh registered an assist in the first period, tallying his 97th point of the season to set a new career high in points. The 2024 first-round pick is now in his third

Published: 6 days ago

Calgary Flames to make history with first-ever fully animated NHL game in Canada

The Calgary Flames are fighting for their playoff lives right now, but fans will have a new way to watch them for at least one game next month. While fans of the team are sure to be happy watching them as they are, the team announced a special and u

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NHL, Flames announce animated ‘Harvey’s Mountain Classic’ on Sportsnet

The NHL announced “a variety of unique and exciting” animated programs for the rest of the 2024-25 regular season. Among them will be the “Harvey’s Mountain Classic” on Sportsnet, when the Calgary Flames host the San Jose Sharks on Apr. 13.

Published: 6 days ago

What should the Calgary Flames do at the NHL trade deadline?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the Flames 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers, what GM Craig Conroy may do ahead of the NHL t

Published: 6 days ago

How can the Flames balance present and future at the NHL trade deadline?

The Calgary Flames likely headed into the 2024-25 season looking for a bit of calm after a pretty tumultuous past few seasons. Here’s a snapshot of the chaos the club had to deal with during the previous seasons: 2019-20: The Flames had to navigate

Published: 6 days ago

Expect to see some minor Wranglers transactions by the Flames before the NHL trade deadline

If your hockey club isn’t a sure-fire Stanley Cup playoffs participant, the run-up to the NHL’s trade deadline is all about maximizing flexibility. The Calgary Flames are, as of this writing, in a playoff spot. They are, however, far from a sure

Published: 6 days ago

Flames Trade Deadline Preview: Buying, but taking cautious approach

Few people could have predicted the Calgary Flames would consider buying at this year’s trade deadline. Eric Francis takes a look at what they’re after and why.

Published: 6 days ago

Dan Vladar makes perfect sense for the Florida Panthers

One week before the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline, the Florida Panthers traded Spencer Knight in a deal for Seth Jones. This has opened up a spot for a backup goalie in Florida. Sergei Bobrovsky will need some support, especially during the playoffs. A gre

Published: 6 days ago