Former Calgary Flames are having a tough start to the 2024–25 season

Over the past two years, the Calgary Flames have experienced a mass exodus of talent, with numerous high-profile players leaving the organization through free agency or trade to go on to green pastures. Or so they thought. Currently a month and a hal

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Markstrom Approved Deal to Devils: Why Trade Broke Down

The post Markstrom Approved Deal to Devils: Why Trade Broke Down appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Reports are surfacing that Jacob Markstrom approved a deal to the New Jersey Devils but talks between the Flames and Devils broke down. The post Mark

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames assign Cole Schwindt back to the AHL’s Wranglers

Tuesday was an off day for the Calgary Flames, and they made a roster move. Forward Cole Schwindt was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers. #Flames Roster Update: Cole Schwindt has been assigned to the @AHLWranglers. — Calga

Published: 11 months ago

Markstrom's trade value continues to rise in another great performance for Flames

If the Calgary Flames are serious about trading Jacob Markstrom, now would be the time to do so. After a subpar 2022-23 season, Markstrom is fully back to elite status in 2023-24. The 34-year-old has been one of the league’s best goaltenders in re

Published: 11 months ago

Flames fans holding breath as they await news on Pelletier's injury

The 2023-24 season has not been a kind one for Calgary Flames forward Jakob Pelletier. The 22-year-old was forced to undergo shoulder surgery after suffering an injury in preseason play, and as a result, has logged just four games with the Flames th

Published: 11 months ago

Breaking down differences in NHL defence corps by looking at offensive and defensive impacts

Inspired by the recent excellent play of the Calgary Flames and especially by MacKenzie Weegar and the rest of the defencemen, I decided to take a look at how Calgary’s defence corps alone stacks up against the rest of the league. As far as scoring

Published: 11 months ago

If you’re the Calgary Flames, right now is the best time to move Jacob Markstrom

Right now is the absolute best time to move Jacob Markstrom. Although it will be difficult, it could be easier than you think. The guy who recruited Markstrom to come here just got dealt to the Vancouver Canucks. The team is beginning their roster de

Published: 11 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Goaltender battle goes the way of the New York Rangers, Flames get shut out

It was a spectacular display of athleticism in both creases as Jacob Markstrom and Igor Shesterkin put on a show. Markstrom was the star early making highlight reel save, one after another, as the Rangers kept pressing hard. Calgary would find their

Published: 11 months ago

Flames Visual Recap 53: Calgary shutout by Rangers as win streak comes to an end

The Calgary Flames and the Edmonton Oilers have something in common. They’ve both been shut out by the New York Rangers this season. The Oilers were shut out amid their horrid October, while the Flames were shut out in their latest game amid their

Published: 11 months ago

After Burner: Flames shut out in Madison Square Garden

The Calgary Flames headed into a tough building to close out their four game road trip when they faced the New York Rangers in Madison Square Garden. In a really competitive, intense hockey game, the Flames lost to the Rangers by a 2-0 score. Cami Ke

Published: 11 months ago

Game Takes: Rangers 2 Flames 0

What is it about the New York Rangers and Calgary Flames in Manhattan? Last year they played what many felt was the regular season’s most exciting contest. Tonight may not have hit those same levels but it was on the same page as the Flames and Ran

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Pelletier injured as Flames blanked by Rangers in road-trip finale

The Calgary Flames were aiming for a perfect road-trip. This was far from a fairytale ending. The Flames not only lost Monday’s matchup with the New York Rangers, winding up on the wrong end of a goaltending duel as they wrapped a four-game getaway

Published: 11 months ago

Flames’ four-game win streak ends after loss to Shesterkin, Rangers

Igor Shesterkin stopped 30 shots for his first shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Calgary Flames 2-0 on Monday night for their fifth straight win.

Published: 11 months ago