2024 Draft Evaluation: James “Jay” Reeder

The LA Kings selected James “Jay” Reeder with the 198th overall pick in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Evan Dixon (Head Coach, Dubuque Fighting Saints) joins host Jesse Cohen to discuss Reeder’s play in the USHL. Then Mark Yannetti (Director Amateur

Published: 1 year ago

FlamesNation Mailbag: Preparing for prospects training camp

The Calgary Flames play hockey this week. Okay, fine, it’s “just” their annual prospects training camp, the precursor to main camp and all that competitive fun. But let’s enjoy the fun chaotic energy of prospects camp as things get ramped up

Published: 4 weeks ago

A look at the Flames’ cap situation heading into the 2025-26 season

The Calgary Flames didn’t have an eventful offseason, but one of the team’s strongest attributes is the amount of cap space they have. The Flames currently rank 6th in teams that have the most amount of cap space heading into the 2025-26 season.

Published: 4 weeks ago

Simulating the Calgary Flames’ season with NHL 26

With the launch of early access to EA NHL 26, let’s see how the upcoming Calgary Flames season would unfold in Franchise mode. I used the roster as constructed by Craig Conroy, making no trades or additional free agent signings, and only adding in

Published: 4 weeks ago

5 Players to Watch During the Calgary Flames Preseason

The Calgary Flames open their training camp with a split-squad set of games against the Edmonton Oilers on Sept. 21, only two weeks away. The upcoming season is due to…

Published: 4 weeks ago

$11.3 Million Flames Star’s ‘Unbelievable’ Statement After New Contract

Calgary Flames star Connor Zary has spoken to the media for the first time since signing a new contract with the team. The post $11.3 Million Flames Star’s ‘Unbelievable’ Statement After New Contract appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Published: 4 weeks ago

Canadiens Seize Perfect Opportunity in Trade Idea for No. 2 Center

The Calgary Flames crossed another name off the summer to-do list this weekend, keeping winger Connor Zary in the fold with a three-year, $11.3 million extension. One down, six to go. That leaves just half a dozen restricted free agents still withou

Published: 4 weeks ago

Flames News & Rumours: Zary, Andersson, Weegar & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Connor Zary has finally been signed to a bridge deal ahead of the 2025-26 season. Meanwhile, the fan base and…

Published: 4 weeks ago

Calgary Flames’ Best Swedish Players of All-Time

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced in Feb. 2024 that NHL players will once again be allowed to participate in the Winter Olympics and that the league would be putting together…

Published: 4 weeks ago

Reviewing the Calgary Flames NHL 26 overall ratings

Two days ago, EA Sports released its early access to the new instalment in the NHL franchise. NHL 26 reveals a new batch of overalls for every team, including the Calgary Flames. So, I’ll give a brief breakdown of my thoughts and opinions. Forwards

Published: 4 weeks ago

Flames Sunday Census: Who should be the 12th forward to start the season?

It’s September, folks, and that means the NHL is right around the corner. The Calgary Flames’ prospects training camp will kick off this week with a pair of games against the Edmonton Oilers starting Friday. With no Young Stars Tournament in Pent

Published: 4 weeks ago

Can MacKenzie Weegar find another level? (Chasing 97 Points)

In July 2022, the Calgary Flames made a blockbuster trade that sent Matthew Tkachuk to the Florida Panthers. At the time, much of the discourse regarding the trade centred around Jonathan Huberdeau joining the Flames. But three seasons after the swap

Published: 4 weeks ago

5 Things to Know about Connor Zary's new deal with the Flames

Getting Connor Zary signed was the last big bit of business the Calgary Flames needed to get done this summer. On Saturday morning, the Flames confirmed they’d signed their 23-year-old winger to a three-year contract extension that will pay him an

Published: 1 month ago