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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Analyzing the potential fit between Dan Vladar and the Tampa Bay Lightning

The NHL regular season is right around the corner. There are 11 days until opening night on October 10 displaying a three-game show. One of the teams playing on said night is the Tampa Bay Lightning and they just faced a very crucial injury. Star goa

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Need to Consider Claiming Penguins’ Ty Smith Off Waivers

The Calgary Flames don’t need any defencemen at this time. Even with the uncertainty regarding Oliver Kylington, they have six capable NHLers on the back end in MacKenzie Weegar, Noah…

Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames aren’t in a rush to move a goaltender

Goaltending is very important in hockey. It’s important to the point where former Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving often quipped that the game might as well just be called “goaltending.” With the Flames midway through training camp

Published: 1 year ago

NHL Watchability Rankings: The top 16

Just because an NHL team is good doesn't mean it's exciting to watch, and vice versa. Several clubs that made the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season wound up in the bottom 16 of this series, and there's more than one squad in the top 16 that might very

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames 2023-24 season preview: Playoff chances, projected points, roster rankings

Everything that could go wrong for the Flames last season did go wrong. But they should be a lot better than they’re given credit for.

Published: 1 year ago

Flames' assistant GM Chris Snow on life support while organ donation is arranged

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow is on life support while organ donation is arranged, his wife confirmed Thursday morning.

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Planning To Send Dustin Wolf To AHL

Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli spoke with Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy, who shared that the team’s current plan is to send Dustin Wolf to the minors. Conroy told Seravalli, “There’s injuries for other teams and you’re alway

Published: 1 year ago

Flames announce seven more training camp cuts

The Calgary Flames are gearing up for the 2023-24 NHL season, which means they are getting closer and closer to deciding on their final roster. They made some decisions on Thursday afternoon, as seven players have been released from their training c

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames reduce training camp roster by seven players

In advance of Friday night’s pre-season Battle of Alberta, the Calgary Flames have trimmed down their training camp roster. The club has assigned seven players to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers: goaltenders Connor Murphy and Matt

Published: 1 year ago

Flames GM Craig Conroy brought to tears speaking about Chris Snow

What was meant to be a positive press conference for the Calgary Flames got off to a very emotional start on Wednesday, as Craig Conroy was visibly shaken by the news of Chris Snow. Chris, who serves as the Flames assistant general manager, has been

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Smart to Extend & Name Backlund Captain

That’s right Calgary Flames fans, rejoice. Mikael Backlund isn’t going anywhere, and he’s officially the team’s leader. It was announced on Wednesday that Backlund has re-signed with the club for…

Published: 1 year ago

Mikael Backlund’s extension with the Calgary Flames sets great tone for the regular season

After a long and arduous process, Mikael Backlund has officially been extended by the Calgary Flames. And not only has he been awarded an extension, but he has also been named the 21st captain in team history. HE’S BACKS AND WEARING THE C! We’re

Published: 1 year ago