‘We’ve established an identity’: The Flames bent but didn’t break in victory over the Rangers

For much of the first 35 minutes of Thursday’s game with the New York Rangers, the Calgary Flames were in control. They were playing, well, like the Flames we’ve seen play for much of the first 19 games of the 2024-25 season. But a few momentary

Published: 2 weeks ago

Ex-Flames player Toffoli explains mind games Sutter would play on Markstrom

The stories from Darryl Sutter’s recent tenure with the Calgary Flames seem to be never-ending at this point. The most recent player to spill the beans on Sutter was Tyler Toffoli, who was a guest on the most recent episode of Spittin’ Chiclets.

Published: 1 year ago

‘I’d love to be captain of the Calgary Flames’: MacKenzie Weegar could assume major leadership role in 2023-24

The Calgary Flames are currently without a captain, and new head coach Ryan Huska has stated that the team will be naming one in the near future. There are lots of candidates that could be on the list for the new coaching staff, including Mikael Back

Published: 1 year ago

What the Calgary Flames’ new arena should copy from the United Center in Chicago

After much back and forth and endless political posturing by everyone involved, the Flames are officially going to have a new home in the coming years. The arena project is expected to include many other elements, including a community rink, outdoor

Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames should sign Elias Lindholm to a long term extension

Earlier this week, FlamesNation’s Robert Munnich wrote about why the Calgary Flames should not shell big bucks for many years for centre Elias Lindholm. In his piece, Robert went into detail regarding the Flames’ salary structure and how many dol

Published: 1 year ago

Flames & Sabres Could Be Perfect Trade Partners for Noah Hanifin

After a ton of buzz earlier in the offseason revolving around a potential Noah Hanifin trade, things have cooled off as summer has progressed. That said, the belief is that…

Published: 1 year ago

Tyler Toffoli recalls Darryl Sutter’s coaching style: ‘I guess we have to go to Winsport tomorrow…’

When the Calgary Flames parted ways with head coach Darryl Sutter in May, following the club missing the playoffs, president of hockey operations Don Maloney mused about the shelf life of demanding coaches like Sutter. In an interview with the Spitti

Published: 1 year ago

Toffoli Takes Shot at Darryl Sutter’s “Mind Games” with Flames

The post Toffoli Takes Shot at Darryl Sutter’s “Mind Games” with Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Tyler Toffoli spoke of Darryl Sutter's mind games as coach the Calgary Flames and why the players needed a change. The post Toffoli Takes

Published: 1 year ago

Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History

Since the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames have not had a captain. That is expected to soon change, however, as newly appointed head coach Ryan Huska has made…

Published: 1 year ago

2023-24 Calgary Flames predictions: MacKenzie Weegar finishes top 10 in Norris Trophy voting

MacKenzie Weegar was always going to be the backup piece in the return for Matthew Tkachuk from the Florida Panthers. After Jonathan Huberdeau scored 115 points, he was the main grab. Being able to replace the offensive skill that Tkachuk brought to

Published: 1 year ago

Where are they now? Taking a look back at the 2015–16 Calgary Flames

We continue our offseason series taking a look back at past Calgary Flames rosters with the 2015–16 squad. The 2015–16 season was one to forget in Calgary. With expectations sky high after a surprise run to the second round the year prior, the Fl

Published: 1 year ago

Flames’ Matthew Coronato Could Be Big Part of Season Success

There is no guarantee Matthew Coronato will make the Calgary Flames’ opening night roster or that he even plays 25 games this upcoming season. However, if given the right opportunity,…

Published: 1 year ago

Seravalli on DFO Rundown: Calgary Flames ‘still making a push to get Elias Lindholm signed’

September is just around the corner and with the calendar flipping to that month comes the return of the National Hockey League as training camps are set to begin. Coming off a disappointing 2022-23 season, the Calgary Flames are a team that many exp

Published: 1 year ago