Vladar proud of Flames' success: 'We're a bunch of hungry bastards'

Nobody expected the Calgary Flames to compete for a playoff spot this year, but goaltender Dan Vladar offered a simple reason why the club holds a wild-card spot through 20 games."We're a bunch of hungry bastards in here," Vladar said Friday. "We all

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6 NHL alternate jerseys that deserve to be the main look

While some NHL teams sport classic, iconic jerseys that should never be changed, others could use a makeover. But rather than trying something completely new, many teams have already discovered their ideal look in alternate uniforms. These standout

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Burning questions: Flames beat reporters recap summer storylines, discuss PTO targets

We’re now just one month away from the Calgary Flames’ exhibition opener. The auditions start Sept. 22 in Seattle. As the off-season winds to a close, we checked in with Flames beat reporters Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin to chat summer storyli

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FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings – #6: Matvei Gridin

This article is brought to you by bet365. Back in June, Matvei Gridin made a bit of Calgary Flames franchise history. When he was selected by the club in Vegas, he became the 50th first-rounder in Flames history – dating back to Jacques Richard’s

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2024–25 NHL team preview: Calgary Flames

It will get worse in Calgary before it gets better, but that’s very much by design for a team just beginning a rebuild.

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Flames that got away: #4, Derek Morris

This series features players the Calgary Flames drafted and—regrettably—moved on from too soon. Be prepared for pain, frustration, and anger as we delve into what could have been! The series will consist of 10 players and five honourable mentions

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Pacific Division 2024-25 Off-Season Preview: The Seattle Kraken signed two recent Stanley Cup winners

The Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames had a similar 2023-24 season. After making it to Game 7 of the second round back in the 2023 post-season, the Kraken failed to replicate their success, finishing with a 34-35-13 record, eighth-worst in the le

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Vote on the all time prime Calgary Flames team

We want to know who you think should be on the all time Calgary Flames team based on the prime of the players career, not just their time with the Flames. For example, there is a strong likelihood that you would select Jaromir Jagr as one of the forw

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Zary embracing role as part of Flames new core: "It's really exciting"

While the Calgary Flames experienced some low moments this past season, they also had plenty of positives to build on moving forward. One of the brightest parts of the 2023-24 season was the play of Connor Zary, who not only made his NHL debut but a

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Flames Would Benefit From Huberdeau’s Struggles Continuing in 2024-25

The general consensus amongst NHL fans and media alike is that the Calgary Flames will struggle to win games this coming season. The organization has opted for a rebuild approach…

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Two-time Flames: Brandon Prust was traded three times within 11 months

In the history of the Calgary Flames franchise, there are plenty of players that have come and gone from the organization. But few have bounced around as frequently in such a short period of time as Brandon Prust. A homegrown draft selection, Prust w

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Flames should note Blues' offer sheet approach to help with rebuild

If the Calgary Flames are looking for a way to help speed up their rebuild, the path of the St. Louis Blues is the one to follow. Though the Blues aren’t exactly in a rebuild, they did find themselves in somewhat of a retooling position after miss

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FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings – #7: Jérémie Poirier

This article is brought to you by bet365. Jérémie Poirier is one of the more intriguing players to watch in the Calgary Flames organization next season. It’s a little dramatic to call this a make it or break it year for the young defenceman. But

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