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Auston Matthews skates prior to practice, considering Wednesday as possible return

Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews could be returning to action Wednesday against the Florida Panthers, after a prolonged absence due to an upper-body injury. Matthews travelled to Munich this week to see a specialist for an injury that has

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Published: 10 months ago

5 Potential Backup Goalie Options for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames need to address their backup goaltending. After losing Dan Vladar in free agency, they attempted to solidify the position by signing Ivan Prosvetov. Prosvetov, however, was cut…

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Published: 15 minutes ago

Matvei Gridin’s early projections of AHL time this season may be more and more unlikely

Outside of Zayne Parekh as a close second, Matvei Gridin was the most fascinating story to come out of Calgary Flames training camp this fall. He was immediately thrown into the fire (pun not intended) and placed on the top line to show his skill and

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Published: 1 hour ago

Flames Sunday Census: Flames backup goalies

The Calgary Flames traded for a new backup goalie in Ivan Prosvetov during the offseason; however, plans changed during training camp, and it was Prosvetov who was sent down, while Devin Cooley made the Flames’ roster. Huska said that it was a clos

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Published: 1 hour ago

The Flames dressed five recent first-round picks in their home opener

A glimpse of the Calgary Flames’ future was on display in their home opener against the St. Louis Blues. The Flames had five recent first-round draft picks dressed for the game — a clear nod to the organization’s success in replenishing its pro

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Published: 3 hours ago

FlamesNation Mailing: Collecting our thoughts after the season’s first week

The Calgary Flames have played three games thus far in the season. They have a 1-2-0 record, but they also have 79 games to go and have played some decent hockey in their three games to date. As we prepare for another busy stretch, onto the mailbag!

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Published: 5 hours ago

With busy start to season, Calgary Flames managing roster rotation early

'(When) a guy gets an opportunity, my hope is they’re going to grab hold of it and not let it go,' said Flames head coach Ryan Huska

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Published: 1 day ago

Can the Flames learn anything from the Toronto Blue Jays?

While it’s difficult to compare baseball and hockey directly — two sports that share almost no similarities — when it comes to building a team and the mentality it takes to win, there are still lessons to be learned. The Calgary Flames have ope

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Published: 1 day ago

Calgary Flames fall to the St. Louis Blues 4–2 in home opener

In their third game of the season, the Calgary Flames played their home opener against the St. Louis Blues. Zayne Parekh lined up for his season debut with Jake Bean out. Jonathan Huberdeau was still out, and Justin Kirkland drew out of the lineup in

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Published: 1 day ago

3 Takeaways From Flames’ 4-2 Loss to the Blues

The Calgary Flames put forth a strong effort on Saturday afternoon, but it wasn’t enough to earn them two points in their home opener. After going up 1-0 midway through…

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Published: 1 day ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Blues continue to have Flames’ number in 4-2 afternoon defeat

Things were looking up halfway through the game, but a couple of quick deflections in the third frame led the St. Louis Blues to a 4-2 victory over the Calgary Flames in the Alberta team’s home opener. CF% – 52.61%|| SCF% – 47.5%|| HDCF% – 47

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Published: 1 day ago

NHL Highlights: Blues 4, Flames 2

Jake Neighbours found the back of the net twice, Pius Suter buried his first with his new squad and Joel Hofer made 27 saves to lift the St. Louis Blues over the Calgary Flames 4-2.

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Published: 1 day ago

‘We just didn’t capitalize on opportunities’: strong start slips away for Flames against St. Louis

The Calgary Flames played some very good hockey on Saturday afternoon when they hosted the St. Louis Blues. They were skating well. They were defending well. They scored a power play goal. They generated what felt like zillions of good scoring chance

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Published: 1 day ago