Flames fans manifesting first-overall pick at today's draft lottery

Today is a big day for the Calgary Flames and the other 15 teams that failed to qualify for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The NHL Draft Lottery is set to take place this afternoon, where it will be determined who will get the first-overall selectio

Published: 1 year ago

What should the Flames do at centre if Mikael Backlund misses time?

For the better part of the last decade, Mikael Backlund has been one of the most important players for the Calgary Flames. He’s first over the boards in virtually every game situation, and he’s routinely matched up against the top players on oppo

Published: 3 months ago

GAME DAY: Flames wait on Backlund news with Avs in town

Colorado Avalanche (39-24-3) at Calgary Flames (30-24-10) When: Friday, 7 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome TV: Sportsnet West Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Avalanche -177, Flames +147 The buzz  It’s not getting any easier for the Calgary Fl

Published: 3 months ago

Hart Trophy Rankings: Draisaitl fending off challengers in stretch run

The MVP race has crystallized with a little more than a month left in the NHL's regular season. Nowhere is that more evident than in the top three, where the race remains unchanged.Our leader remains ahead of the pack on the strength of his all-aroun

Published: 3 months ago

Breaking: Connor Zary has been suspended two games for elbowing Elias Pettersson

Following last night’s loss to the Vancouver Canucks, the Department of Player Safety has examined Connor Zary’s high hit on defenceman Elias Pettersson and given him a two-game suspension for elbowing. Here is the play in question: Should Connor

Published: 3 months ago

Five potential impacts of an injury to Flames captain Mikael Backlund

If Mikael Backlund isn’t available for the next stretch, how will that impact the Flames’ playoff quest, their lineup and a record chase?

Published: 3 months ago

Which Calgary Flames players are the best in shootouts?

Ryan Huska is taking some heat after the Calgary Flames’ 4-3 shootout loss to the Vancouver Canucks last night. Some were left puzzled and frustrated by the options Huska elected to go with in the four-round shootout. Jonathan Huberdeau was able t

Published: 3 months ago

Flames forward Connor Zary suspended two games for elbow on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

The Calgary Flames are in the midst of a battle for a playoff berth, but they’ll be a bit shorthanded for the next couple of games. On Thursday afternoon, the National Hockey League’s Department of Player Safety announced that Flames forward Conn

Published: 3 months ago

Flames' Zary suspended 2 games for elbowing Canucks' Elias Pettersson

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was suspended two games for elbowing Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson, the NHL's Department of Player Safety announced Thursday.Zary delivered a high, retaliatory elbow to Pettersson's head Wednesday af

Published: 3 months ago

NHL suspends Zary for dirty hit that injured Pettersson in Canucks-Flames game

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will miss some time after a dangerous hit on Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson. During the first period of a high-stakes game between the two rivals last night, Pettersson laid a monstrous open ice hit

Published: 3 months ago

Flames’ Connor Zary suspended two games for elbowing

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary has been suspended two games by the NHL’s department of player safety for elbowing Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson.

Published: 3 months ago

Flames need someone other than Huberdeau and Kadri to start scoring

The Flames just need to get more scoring from somewhere. Anywhere, really

Published: 3 months ago

How Flames’ Huska feels Coleman’s leadership impacts younger players

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska discusses Blake Coleman’s leadership and how it affects younger players on the team, who want to follow in his footsteps as one of the more accomplished players in the locker room.

Published: 3 months ago