Flames stock watch: Checking in on where each NHL defenceman stands six weeks in

We’ve all learned quite a lot about the Calgary Flames through their first quarter of games in the 2024-25 regular season. For one, their goaltending tandem is far better than most analysts predicted it’d be to this point. Second, they’re reall

Published: 2 weeks ago

Report: Flames, Backlund discussing contract extension

The Flames appear to be making progress in securing one of their most important pending unrestricted free agents beyond the upcoming campaign.Mikael Backlund and the Pacific Division squad have begun negotiating a contract extension and will continue

Published: 1 year ago

‘It’s just a learning lesson’: Tocchet on Canucks uninspiring loss to Flames

Rick Tocchet discusses the Canucks’ 10-0 loss to the Calgary Flames in pre-season and says it’s something for him and the rest of the team to learn from although he doesn’t put as much weight on the loss due to players still finding their feet.

Published: 1 year ago

Why the Flames Need Nazem Kadri’s Competitive Edge 

When I first began to cover the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers almost five years ago now, Nazem Kadri was the third-line center on a blossoming Maple Leafs…

Published: 1 year ago

55 players remain in Calgary Flames training camp after opening round of cuts

The Calgary Flames trimmed their training camp roster by nine players on Tuesday, reducing their total group to 55 players. The march towards the opening of the regular season continues. The Flames have to file a cap compliant roster of between 20 to

Published: 1 year ago

Flames announce first eight cuts of training camp

With the preseason already underway, the Calgary Flames announced the first eight cuts to their training camp roster on Tuesday. Among the the first players to be released was forward Jaden Lipinski, who was re-assigned to the Vancouver Giants in th

Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames reduce roster by nine: one prospect assigned to junior, eight try-out players released

Following their first three pre-season outings, the Calgary Flames have reduced their training camp roster. The club announced that nine players have been trimmed from their roster on Tuesday. Our training camp roster has been trimmed and is now down

Published: 1 year ago

Another Flames player has a subtle jab for former coach Sutter

Darryl Sutter hasn’t been the head coach of the Calgary Flames for a few months now, but he’s still the target of a few jabs from some of his former players. Jakob Pelletier, who made his debut this past January for the Flames, wasn’t exactly

Published: 1 year ago

Flames’ Huberdeau, Markstrom sought different paths to turnaround

One sought off-season help from a psychologist, the other from a toddler. Regardless of their approach, both Jonathan Huberdeau and Jacob Markstrom know massive rebounds are in order.

Published: 1 year ago

Oilers and Flames Unveil Jerseys for 2023 NHL Heritage Classic

The post Oilers and Flames Unveil Jerseys for 2023 NHL Heritage Classic appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Connor McDavid and Nazem Kadri modeled the new designs for the Oilers and Flames Heritage Classic jerseys on Tuesday. The post Oilers and Flame

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers unveil 2023 Heritage Classic uniforms

The game will be held on Oct. 29 at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton

Published: 1 year ago

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers release 2023 Heritage Classic jerseys

Early this morning, the NHL, Calgary Flames, and Edmonton Oilers released their jerseys for the upcoming Heritage Classic to be held at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton. Before the drop, we predicted what the jerseys might look like, and were fairly

Published: 1 year ago

Former Flames coach's suspension leads to WHL investigation

The Western Hockey League (WHL) announced on Monday that they have suspended Kevin Constantine, head coach of the Wenatchee Wild. The move to suspend Constantine, a former NHL head coach and current coach of the Hungarian national team, comes after

Published: 1 year ago