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

Flames get injection of size with Adam Klapka call-up

Adam Klapka has earned himself a call-up. The 23-year-old winger was promoted by the Calgary Flames on Thursday morning after a productive start to the season with the team’s AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. At six foot seven, and weighing in

Published: 11 months ago

Flames call up 6-foot-8 winger from Wranglers to replace Duehr

The Calgary Flames have called up forward Adam Klapka from the AHL. This move comes less than 24 hours after it was announced that Walker Duehr had been placed on waivers to be re-assigned to the Calgary Wranglers. Klapka was one of several prospec

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames call up forward Adam Klapka from the AHL’s Wranglers

On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames opened up a roster spot by placing blueliner Dennis Gilbert on the injury reserve. On Thursday morning, the Flames filled that roster spot – in a big way – by recalling forward Adam Klapka from the American Hockey

Published: 11 months ago

This isn't the year for Leafs to be major players at deadline

If there was ever a season for the Toronto Maple Leafs to take a back seat at the trade deadline, it's this one.This team has far too many issues to be considered anything close to a Stanley Cup contender. It's not a couple of deadline moves away.The

Published: 11 months ago

Flames are going up against the Leafs at the perfect time

It’s always an exciting time for Calgary Flames fans when the Toronto Maple Leafs come to town. The Leafs are in Calgary to take on the Flames tonight, in a game that should be a nearly even split of two fan bases in attendance. That is a big part

Published: 11 months ago

A mid-season look at individual Calgary Flames milestones in 2023–24

The Calgary Flames are now three games past the halfway point of the season after their latest 3–2 overtime win over the Arizona Coyotes. As usual, the Flames are near the top of the games played list among all NHL teams. There has been a lot of co

Published: 11 months ago

The Calgary Flames are tied for the league lead with eleven 20+ point scorers this season

The Calgary Flames lack elite talent, but they definitely have had scoring depth so far in 2023–24. And that scoring depth has shown up in waves so far this season. Who expected Blake Coleman to have 20 goals and 38 points in 44 games? Pretty neat.

Published: 11 months ago

Meet the Buyers: The Boston Bruins need a centre and Elias Lindholm fits perfectly

Come day one of the 2024 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames could very well have four selections. Despite sitting just two points out of a playoff spot, it looks as if the Flames are going to be sellers at this season’s trade deadline. This is because t

Published: 11 months ago

Analyzing the impact of Flames trade candidate Elias Lindholm

One of Calgary’s pending UFAs, the expectation is that centre Elias Lindholm will be dealt by the March 8 trade deadline and bring back a solid return. So, how is he performing this season and what will he bring to a new team? Adam Vingan looks int

Published: 11 months ago

Will Flames’ Elias Lindholm turn a Stanley Cup contender into a frontrunner?

The two-way center could fetch a trade-deadline return similar to Horvat and O’Reilly last year.

Published: 11 months ago

NHL trade board 3.0: The latest on Zegras, Tarasenko and big new names from Chris Johnston

Trevor Zegras, Jacob Markstrom and Vladimir Tarasenko are among the players joining the list of top targets.

Published: 11 months ago

Evening Snapshots: Gilbert, Ullmark, Carlo, Rondbjerg

Earlier today, Ryan Pike of Flames Nation reported that the Calgary Flames have placed defenseman Dennis Gilbert on injured reserve. Since the original injury took place on January 4th, Gilbert has already met the required satisfactions to enter play

Published: 11 months ago