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

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'It’s about my response': Weegar, Flames put blowout behind them with Panthers up next

Saturday’s showdown between the Flames and Panthers is stacked with storylines, including a career milestone for MacKenzie Weegar

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames shake up their lineup at Friday’s practice ahead of Florida clash

On Thursday night, the Calgary Flames were not particularly good against the Tampa Bay Lightning. The severity and frequency of their mistakes snowballed, and they lost on home ice by an 8-3 score. On Friday at practice, the Flames made some changes

Published: 3 weeks ago

‘Just MacKenzie’s character’: Huska on Weegar shouldering the blame

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska says he didn’t expect anything else then what MacKenzie Weegar said after losing to the Tampa Bay Lightning on Thursday.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Devin Cooley gets call from Calgary Flames with Dan Vladar day to day

Nobody wants to get called up to the NHL because of an injury. And that makes it hard for Devin Cooley to be overly thrilled about the opportunity that has presented itself with the Calgary Flames. It’s a chance to be around the NHL team and potent

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Huberdeau’s revamped approach helps Flames discover new first line

The Flames have struggled to to find a consistent leading trio, but thanks to Huberdeau’s revamped approach, the team has a top line that is developing chemistry.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames recall Devin Cooley on emergency basis; Dan Vladar day-to-day with lower-body injury

Devin Cooley leads all AHL goaltenders this season in wins, goals-against average, and save percentage.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames recall goalie Devin Cooley from the AHL’s Wranglers on an emergency basis, Dan Vladar out day-to-day

A day after a one-sided loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning, the Calgary Flames have announced an injury and the recall of some reinforcements. The club announced on Friday morning that they’ve called up goaltender Devin Cooley from the American Hockey

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Flames’ Vladar day-to-day with lower-body injury, Cooley recalled from AHL

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar is out day-to-day due to a lower-body injury, the team announced Friday.

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Former NHL star Thornton back as co-GM of Canada's Spengler Cup team

Former NHL star Joe Thornton and Calgary Flames front office executive Brad Pascall are heading the management team for Canada's Spengler Cup squad for a second straight year.

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The Flames have a big incentive to sign prospect Luke Misa before the end of December

Folks, we’re probably not telling tales out of school when we say that the Calgary Flames are really happy with their 2024 NHL Draft class. They selected 10 players in Vegas back in June, and a lot of them are having great seasons. Among their impr

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Evaluating Ryan Huska’s system and player deployment

This season, the Calgary Flames certainly are not the most fun team to watch on a nightly basis. They do not have a skater anywhere near a point-per-game pace, any kind of high-end skill is non-existent on the team, and they play an extremely boring

Published: 3 weeks ago

The Calgary Flames need to give Jakob Pelletier more opportunities in the top six

The Calgary Flames had to make some tough decisions during training camp, and it was definitely a shock when the team decided to put former first-round pick Jakob Pelletier on waivers. Luckily the 23-year-old cleared waivers successfully and started

Published: 3 weeks ago