32 Thoughts Podcast: What to make of the upstart Flames

In this episode of 32 Thoughts, Kyle Bukauskas and Elliotte Friedman begin by discussing the start of the Joe Sacco, Boston Bruins era. Then, the fellas delve into the upstart Calgary Flames and their recent opponent in the New York Rangers.

Published: 2 weeks ago

Win now? Or build for the future? What direction are the Calgary Flames going to go?

The Calgary Flames are in one of the more unique positions in the NHL. General manager Craig Conroy and the Flames ownership group have to make some big decisions that could change the course of the Flames franchise for the next few seasons. Do they

Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Kyle Dubas, Erik Karlsson, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Noah Hanifin

Trade interest in Noah Hanifin could pick up with the Erik Karlsson trade complete. Kyle Dubas was interested Erik Karlsson while he was the Maple Leafs GM.

Published: 1 year ago

Where are they now? Taking a look back at the 2011–12 Calgary Flames

We continue our offseason series taking a look back at past Calgary Flames rosters with the 2011–12 squad. After missing the playoffs the two seasons prior, the Flames continued to fight in the mushy middle of the Western Conference in 2011–12, d

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames’ Oliver Kylington opens up about mental health struggles

Kylington had a career-high 31 points in 2021-22, his last NHL season to date.

Published: 1 year ago

NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Calgary Flames

Oliver Kylington on why he missed all of last season. The Maple Leafs sign their 2023 first-round pick Easton Cowan.

Published: 1 year ago

Two-way forward prospect Ilya Nikolaev had a bumpy (but productive) transition to pro hockey

Sometimes, the progression of a player after their draft year is straightforward. Sometimes, it’s a bit all over the place. For Calgary Flames forward prospect Ilya Nikolaev, his path through hockey since being drafted in 2019 has had its ups and d

Published: 1 year ago

3 Moves the Flames Need to Make to Win the 2024 Stanley Cup

The Calgary Flames are in a state of flux after several notable players requested a trade. Can management salvage things and compete for next year's cup?

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Have Inexpensive Scoring Winger Available In Tomas Tatar

Barring a sudden change of heart, it appears that Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy is set to begin the 2023-24 season with his roster the way it is. Despite…

Published: 1 year ago

NHL News: Carolina Hurricanes, Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Calgary Flames

Oliver Kylington on why he missed all of last season. The Maple Leafs sign their 2023 first-round pick Easton Cowan.

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Set up to Trade Hanifin With Karlsson Off the Board

The Calgary Flames have gone silent as Craig Conroy and the rest of the group awaits Elias Lindholm’s decision on whether he wants to re-sign long-term or move on. This…

Published: 1 year ago

Snapshots: Kylington, QMJHL Fighting Ban, Kisio

Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington didn’t suit up at all in 2022-23, instead staying in his home country of Sweden on personal leave. Today, Kylington opened up about his year-long absence to Swedish outlet HockeyNews.se, saying (translate

Published: 1 year ago

Flames' Kylington opens up about mental health struggles that forced him to miss last season

Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington hasn’t had the easiest of years. The 26-year-old had a breakout season in 2021-22 that resulted in him receiving a two-year, $5 million contract extension. Things seemed to be going quite well for Kylingt

Published: 1 year ago