NHL odds, betting preview (Nov. 23): Wild vs. Flames predictions

After their convincing 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers, the Calgary Flames are now 8-3-0 on home ice, and will look to build on that mark Saturday in a tough matchup versus one of the league’s best road teams, the Minnesota Wild. The Wild hol

Published: 1 month ago

Flames fans will have playoff hockey in Calgary as Wranglers advance

It may not have been what was wished for ahead of the season, but Calgary Flames fans will get to see playoff hockey at the Saddledome. The Flames wound up missing playoffs by a wide margin, finishing the season with a 38-39-5 record. The Wranglers,

Published: 8 months ago

Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Blake Coleman scores 20 goals and 40 points’

After Darryl Sutter was fired from his position as head coach of the Calgary Flames following reports of locker room turmoil and missing the postseason by two points, new general manager Craig Conroy brought in Ryan Huska to be the man behind the ben

Published: 8 months ago

Andrei Kuzmenko quickly went from zero to hero in his trial run with the Flames in 2023-24

We’re back for another entry in our 2023-24 Season in Review series here at FlamesNation. After Jeff Middleton kicked things off with a look at Jonathan Huberdeau’s season earlier this week, it’s high time for a bit of a palate cleanser — and

Published: 8 months ago

Trade or keep: What the Calgary Flames should do with Andrew Mangiapane

The Calgary Flames are in the midst of a re-tool on the fly, aiming to get younger and more skilled to complement some of the larger contracts on their roster right now. Looking at the roster, there are some players who cannot be moved easily due to

Published: 8 months ago

Flames’ Dustin Wolf leads AHL’s Wranglers to first-round sweep

With the future of starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom up in the air, Calgary Flames fans might be relieved to hear that prospect Dustin Wolf is putting on an elite performance for the Wranglers in the Calder Cup Playoffs.

Published: 8 months ago

Vancouver Canucks beat Nashville Predators 2-1 to regain series lead

J.T. Miller had a goal and assist as the Vancouver Canucks edged the Nashville Predators 2-1 to re-take the lead in their first-round playoff series. 

Published: 8 months ago

Calgary Flames regional TV broadcasts will be on Sportsnet through 2034-35

If you want to catch a Calgary Flames game on television for the next few seasons, odds are it’ll be on a Sportsnet channel. On Friday the Flames and Sportsnet jointly announced that the regional TV rights deal has been extended for another 11 seas

Published: 8 months ago

The NHL’s annual draft lottery will take place on May 7

So you’re saying there’s a chance? The Calgary Flames have a 5% chance of drafting first overall. And a slightly better chance at drafting second overall. Their first-round draft fate will be revealed on May 7, as the National Hockey League hosts

Published: 8 months ago

The Calgary Flames have gotten mixed results drafting sons of former NHLers early

In a lot of industries, it’s considered an advantage to be following in the footsteps of one of your parents. After all, if you’ve had exposure to that industry growing up, odds are you’ll be better prepared for the day-to-day grind of that ind

Published: 8 months ago

Calgary Flames games will be broadcast on Sportsnet for the next 11 years

The Calgary Flames and Sportsnet will remain partnered through 2035. It was announced this morning that the two sides have agreed to an 11-year extension, meaning Sportsnet will continue as the team’s exclusive regional broadcasting partner. Sport

Published: 8 months ago

Flames extend regional broadcast deal with Sportsnet through 2035

There was a lot of change around the Scotiabank Saddledome this season. This is staying the same — and for a long while. The Calgary Flames announced Friday that they have signed an 11-year extension with Sportsnet to continue as the team’s exclu

Published: 8 months ago

Sportsnet, Calgary Flames agree to 11-year broadcast extension

The Calgary Flames have reached a new agreement with Sportsnet to continue as the NHL club’s exclusive regional broadcast partner for 11 more seasons, the team announced on Friday.

Published: 8 months ago