Brady Tkachuk helps Senators snap five-game skid with win over Flames

Brady Tkachuk’s power-play goal early in the third period stood as the winner as the Ottawa Senators held on for a 4-3 win over the Calgary Flames on Monday.

Published: 1 month ago

Some teams just seem to have the Calgary Flames’ number (and the other way around, too)

On Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames were not very good against the Anaheim Ducks. MacKenzie Weegar and Mikael Backlund both declared the effort not good enough in their post-game chats with the media. Head coach Ryan Huska went further, saying the t

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Rapidly Losing Trade Value in Markstrom

There was plenty of discussion surrounding Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom heading into the trade deadline. In the midst of a retooling effort, general manager Craig Conroy had talks with the New…

Published: 9 months ago

Barn Burner: What do the Calgary Flames do with Andrei Kuzmenko (featuring Jamie McLennan)

On Wednesday’s episode of Barn Burner, Boomer, Pinder, and Rhett had TSN’s Jamie McLennan on the show to discuss the recent hot streak Andrei Kuzmenko has been on, and what Flames management should do with him in the coming seasons. Kuzmenko, who

Published: 9 months ago

West Notes: Anhorn, James, Mangiapane, Danault

The Jets have displayed interest in top college free agent defenseman Dylan Anhorn, Mike McIntyre of the Winnipeg Free Press reports. The Canadian blue-liner has displayed mutual interest in returning north of the border after spending five years in

Published: 9 months ago

‘It’d be special’: Flames’ Coleman motivated to hit 30 goals for first time

It’s been a career year for Flames forward Blake Coleman, who at 32, sits one goal away from his first-ever 30-goal season. And, knowing how much he means to the Flames, you get the feeling he’s got an entire team focused on getting him to that m

Published: 9 months ago

Flames could be eliminated from playoff contention tomorrow night

Though they are still mathematically alive, it is clear that the Calgary Flames won’t be participating in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs. The question is, when will they officially be eliminated? They have already faced a few potential elimination

Published: 9 months ago

Two of Hunter Brzustewicz’s playoff games are being scheduled because of the solar eclipse

Folks, by this point in the year, you probably know about Calgary Flames prospect Hunter Brzustewicz. He’s a defenceman in the Flames system that they acquired from the Vancouver Canucks as part of the Elias Lindholm trade at the end of January. We

Published: 9 months ago

Canadiens have met with 2024 prospect Tij Iginla on multiple occasions: report

The Montreal Canadiens appear to have a strong interest in selecting Jarome Iginla’s son at the upcoming NHL Draft. According to a new report from BPM Sports host Stephane Gonzalez, members of the Canadiens’ management team have already met with

Published: 9 months ago

Why Flames’ Huska opted against pulling Markstrom in loss to Ducks

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska reflects on his decision to not pull goaltender Jakob Markstrom during the Flames’ 5-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks and if he was sending a message to his team vying for a comeback.

Published: 9 months ago

Not 'good enough': Huska explains decision not to pull the goalie vs. Ducks

Ryan Huska just didn’t think it was worth the risk. The Calgary Flames were down two goals to the Anaheim Ducks late in the third period on Tuesday night, and that’s generally a scenario where we’ve seen Huska pull his goaltender. But on Tuesda

Published: 9 months ago

Are we talking enough about Jaden Lipinski? (A Calgary Flames prospect update)

Folks, it’s natural for everybody to fixate on particular prospects. But part of the fun of covering a hockey team is seeing some players blossom in the background. From the 2023 draft class, the Flames grabbed high-skill players in Samuel Honzek,

Published: 9 months ago

Ex-Flames defenceman Hanifin has been exceptional for the Golden Knights

Though many Calgary Flames fans weren’t thrilled with how Noah Hanifin handled his trade situation, they all know that their team lost a great defenceman in him. After rumours swirling all season, the Flames finally moved Hanifin just two days bef

Published: 9 months ago