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Maple Leafs Reportedly Kicking Tires on a Nazem Kadri Return

The Toronto Maple Leafs are in desperate need of another center, and according to former NHL GM Doug Maclean, they have their eyes on one. He took part in his…

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Published: 1 month ago

Tyson Barrie embracing the challenge of trying to earn spot on Flames

Calgary Flames hopeful Tyson Barrie says his time in Nashville obviously didn’t go as planned, but he’s excited for this new challenge, and is embracing his opportunity to earn a spot on the team out of camp.

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Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames prospect Matvei Gridin’s junior rights traded to the QMJHL’s Shawinigan Cataractes

One of the worst-kept secrets in major junior hockey has now become official. The Shawinigan Cataractes of the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League have acquired the junior rights to Calgary Flames prospect Matvei Gridin in a trade with the Val-d’

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Published: 3 months ago

MacKenzie Weegar wants to remain a Calgary Flame long-term

Training camp is officially underway for the 2024–25 season, and with the Calgary Flames having low expectations this year, there have been little to no storylines going into training camp. Although, one player made waves for all the right reasons

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Published: 3 months ago

Matvei Gridin officially traded to Shawinigan in QMJHL deal

Calgary Flames first rounder Matvei Gridin has had a very eventful summer. Since being selected by the Flames 18th overall in the 2024 NHL Draft, he signed his entry-level deal with the Flames, and was the first selection in the CHL import draft by t

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Published: 3 months ago

Why expectations for Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau should remain measured

The Calgary Flames’ expectations won’t be high this season, and Jonathan Huberdeau should be included. Huberdeau has now spent two full seasons in Calgary, recording 107 points combined during both years. That is less than his point total during

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Published: 3 months ago

Optimism and interesting line combinations abound on opening day of Calgary Flames training camp

On Thursday, the Calgary Flames officially began training camp, with over 60 players hitting the ice to begin preparations for the 2024-25 NHL season. Three groups skated at Winsport and conducted their first official media obligations. Courtesy our

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Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames veterans wrestle with team's rebuilding reality: 'Just pump the brakes a little bit'

If the Flames endure another season outside the playoffs, questions surrounding older core players will be unavoidable.

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Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames veterans committed to cause in spite of low expectations

“Pump the brakes.” It’s a reasonable request from Nazem Kadri, really. The Calgary Flames are rebuilding. Expectations are low for the coming season. The team’s been dealing away veterans and getting younger for over a year, really. And that

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Published: 3 months ago

Flames’ leadership group focused on upcoming season as questions about future persist

Nazem Kadri is just one of the Flames’ veteran leaders that will inevitably deal with questions about their futures with the club. But on Day 1 of camp, that’s not what they wanted to talk about. “I’m going to ask you guys to just pump the

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Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames veterans committed to cause in spite of low expectations

“Pump the brakes.” It’s a reasonable request from Nazem Kadri, really. The Calgary Flames are rebuilding. Expectations are low for the coming season. The team’s been dealing away veterans and getting younger for over a year, really. And that

Read the full story on The Calgary Herald

Published: 3 months ago

One question for every player at Calgary Flames training camp: Part 4

The Flames have a number of young defencemen looking to establish themselves — and their goalies hold intrigue

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Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames lines revealed on first day of training camp

The Calgary Flames opened their annual training camp on Thursday, giving fans a clearer idea of how this year’s lineup could look. With 64 participants in total, head coach Ryan Huska split the squad into three groups for the first on-ice session

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Published: 3 months ago