Three takeaways: Red-hot Flames down Wild to wrap-up perfect homestand

Perfect. Four wins from four games. Eight points out of eight. As good as it gets. The Calgary Flames’ (12-6-3) four-game homestand couldn’t have gone any better. Not after Saturday’s afternoon’s matinee win against a very good opponent in th

Published: 1 month ago

Lanny McDonald has left the hospital healthy after suffering cardiac event

The hockey world has let out a collective sigh of relief, as the legendary Lanny McDonald has left the hospital healthy nearly two weeks after suffering from a cardiac event. The former Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs forward had a close call

Published: 11 months ago

Craig Conroy’s First Season Couldn’t be Anymore Intense

The post Craig Conroy’s First Season Couldn’t be Anymore Intense appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Calgary Flames are expected to be busy around March 8th's NHL Trade Deadline. A real test coming for rookie GM Craig Conroy. The post Craig Con

Published: 11 months ago

Meet the Buyers: The New Jersey Devils need a goaltender, and Jacob Markström could be their guy

The team we’ll look at today had talks with the Calgary Flames about a certain goaltender. In this edition, we’ll look at the New Jersey Devils, along with their needs, their assets, and the cap situation of both teams. The needs of the New Jerse

Published: 11 months ago

Flames: 3 Trade Destinations for Noah Hanifin

The decision has finally been made. After contemplating for months, defenceman Noah Hanifin has chosen to test the market rather than sign an extension with the Calgary Flames. With the…

Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Philadelphia Flyers

Flames Rasmus Andersson also generating some interest. Flyers looking for some young centers. A Travis Konecny contract extension won't come cheap.

Published: 11 months ago

Red Wings fan reveals how he snuck an octopus into Flames game

A decades-long hockey tradition made its way to the Scotiabank Saddledome’s ice during Saturday afternoon’s game between the Calgary Flames and Detroit Red Wings. As the Red Wings opened up a 4-0 lead on the Flames with about 10 minutes to go in

Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Rangers, Flyers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Edmonton Oilers have told teams they won’t be trading Philip Broberg for a rental. Meanwhile, Noah Hanifin has decided he’s going to test free…

Published: 11 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Rollercoaster season continues for Flames in loss to Red Wings

The Calgary Flames gave everyone in the Saddledome a lesson on how to play both good and bad at the exact same time. Was most of the afternoon spent in possession of the puck at 5v5? Yes! Does that end up mattering when – as a group – colossal mi

Published: 11 months ago

Flames defenceman Noah Hanifin will hit the trade market: report

After months of speculation on whether or not defenceman Noah Hanifin will re-sign with the Calgary Flames, it appears we finally have an answer. With the NHL trade deadline just weeks away and the Flames firmly cemented as one of this year’s bigg

Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and the Columbus Blue Jackets

Seems clear now that Noah Hanifin is going to market. Jacob Markstrom may consider moving on. The Oilers won't trade Philip Broberg for a rental.

Published: 11 months ago

An open letter to Murray Edwards: It’s time to adopt a new philosophy for the Calgary Flames

Dear Mr. Edwards, It’s time for a change at the top. The Calgary Flames find themselves in a similar situation they’ve found themselves in far too many times. They aren’t an awful team, but they are not a good team, either. They are fine. I thi

Published: 11 months ago

Hovering around the .500 mark, the Calgary Flames face an uphill climb to the playoffs

The Calgary Flames’ home date with the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday afternoon was their 55th game of the 2023-24 regular season. The Flames lost by a 5-0 score, extending their current losing skid to three games. The loss dropped the Flames down t

Published: 11 months ago