Ex-Flames player Dillon Dube signs in Belarus with KHL team

Former Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube will not be playing in the NHL next season after signing a contract with a KHL team in Belarus. The 26-year-old is currently listed on the roster of Dinamo Minsk with a contract that ends on May 31, 2025, w

Published: 2 months ago

FLAMES NOTES: Backlund climbs all-time list, Dube benched against Senators

Mikael Backlund values loyalty. He’s proud of the fact that his dad worked at the same sales job for 33 years. It means a lot that his late grandfather, a carpenter by trade, had a similar run with his longtime employer. And it’s certainly not lo

Published: 8 months ago

A tale of two second-rounders: Yan Kuznetsov debuts, Dillon Dube scratched against Ottawa

On Tuesday night, Mikael Backlund will tie Mark Giordano for second spot on the Calgary Flames’ all-time games played leaderboard. As Backlund plays career game number 949, Yan Kuznetsov will play career game number 1… and Dillon Dube will be wat

Published: 8 months ago

Dube demoted: Flames' struggling forward will be a healthy scratch tonight

It appears that Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska has seen enough. After yet another underwhelming performance versus the Chicago Blackhawks on Sunday, Dillon Dube will be out of the lineup tonight versus the Ottawa Senators as a healthy scratch.

Published: 8 months ago

Kevin Rooney clears waivers, assigned to the AHL’s Wranglers by the Flames

The Calgary Wranglers are getting a bit more veteran depth on their roster. Forward Kevin Rooney has cleared the NHL’s waiver process and has subsequently been activated from the long-term injury reserve list and assigned to the Wranglers by the Ca

Published: 8 months ago

Calgary Flames Game Day 41: A very short homestand against the Senators (7pm MT)

Brought to you by odds site Betway! On the heels of a four game road trip that saw them win twice, the Calgary Flames (17-18-5, 39 points) are back at home… for one game! They host the Ottawa Senators (14-21-0, 28 points), then immediately hit the

Published: 8 months ago

The real Jonathan Huberdeau may be arriving for the Flames

The Calgary Flames are finally beginning to get some production from Jonathan Huberdeau. Perhaps it’s nothing more than just a few good games put together, but Flames fans are hoping it is a sign of what is to come. After recording just one point

Published: 8 months ago

Yan Kuznetsov expected to make his NHL debut for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames are projected to shuffle their lines for their evening game against the Ottawa Senators. Without Dennis Gilbert, the Flames are expected to give Yan Kuznetsov his first game at the NHL level. Who is Yan Kuznetsov? Drafted in the se

Published: 8 months ago

Flames’ Kuznetsov to make NHL debut vs. Senators, Dube healthy scratch

Another Calgary Flames youngster will get a chance to make his NHL debut as defenceman Yan Kuznetsov is expected to be in the lineup for Tuesday’s game against the Ottawa Senators, according to Sportsnet’s Pat Steinberg.

Published: 8 months ago

Former Flames EBUG diagnosed with cancer before age 30

A former Calgary Flames emergency backup goalie (EBUG) has had a GoFundMe page started up for him and his family after being diagnosed with colon cancer. Colin Cooper, who is just 29 years old, recently learned about his diagnosis and will begin tre

Published: 8 months ago

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames Could Start Domino Effect in Trade Market

The rumors continue to heat up in the NHL as the Calgary Flames could start a domino effect leading up to the trade deadline.

Published: 8 months ago

Calgary Flames recall defender Yan Kuznetsov from the AHL’s Wranglers (again)

On Monday, the Calgary Flames sent blueliner Yan Kuznetsov to the minors. On Tuesday, he’s back! The club announced on Tuesday morning that they’ve recalled Kuznetsov from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers. Again! The #Flames have

Published: 8 months ago

Should the Calgary Flames consider trading Jacob Markstrom?

Just shy of the midway point of the season, the Calgary Flames sit two points out of a wild card spot. The downside? They are 25th in the NHL and have played four more games than the Edmonton Oilers who currently hold the second wild card spot in the

Published: 8 months ago