Three takeaways as penalties doom Flames against desperate Senators

Penalties haunted the Calgary Flames on Monday night. There were things to like about the way the Flames (12-7-3) played in their 4-3 loss to the Ottawa Senators (9-11-1), but all of them were overshadowed by an unrelenting parade of players being se

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Flames prospect Sam Honzek was solid if unspectacular in his AHL debut at centre

When the Calgary Flames selected Sam Honzek at 16th overall in the first round of the 2023 NHL Draft, you could understand the appeal. He’s big! He’s toolsy! He moves well! He’s played in a ton of international events, so you know how he compar

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Would the Calgary Flames be interested in a Sam Bennett return?

The Calgary Flames’ long-standing search for a top-six center is no secret. With approximately $19 million in projected cap space next offseason, the team is well-positioned to make a splash in free agency. The question remains: will they seize the

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GAME DAY: Can Nazem Kadri continue goal spree against Senators?

Flames centre Nazem Kadri is on an offensive tear. Senators goalie Linus Ullmark has been unbeatable of late. Something has gotta give ...

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Brad Marchand Explains How Increased ‘Havoc’ Got Bruins Back On Track 

The Boston Bruins showed their dominance against the Vancouver Canucks and their character against the Calgary Flames to earn back-to-back wins during their five-game road trip. The two wins indicate the type of team the Bruins are when they play to

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Predicting contracts for Calgary Flames' 4 pending RFAs

The Calgary Flames will have some interesting decisions to make next summer. After locking up Brayden Pachal to a two-year extension on Tuesday, the attention now turns to some of their key pending restricted free agents. Forwards Connor Zary, Matt

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Will a trade market develop for Flames goalie Dan Vladar?

The Calgary Flames entered the 2024-25 season with three goaltenders they really liked: incumbent backup Dan Vladar, top prospect Dustin Wolf, and free agent signing Devin Cooley. Vladar is a pending unrestricted free agent on an expiring contract, w

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Who is next in line for a long-term deal with the Flames?

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writer Wes Gilbertson about the Flames’ 4-3 overtime loss to the Boston Bruins, why Brayden Pachal’s two-year extension is a good deal for Calgary and

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There's only one Canadian NHL team not in a playoff spot right now

It’s been a great start to the season for several of the NHL’s Canadian markets. The Toronto Maple Leafs, Ottawa Senators, Winnipeg Jets, Edmonton Oilers, Calgary Flames, and Vancouver Canucks are all in a playoff spot. While there are roughly 5

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Flames assistant GM Brad Pascall is headed to the Spengler Cup

For many in the hockey world, the winter season is a time where schedules get a little less hectic and everyone gets a chance to relax. That’s not the case for Calgary Flames assistant general manager (and vice-president of hockey operations) Brad

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Hot Topics: Who should be Flames’ next priority for a contract extension?

The Calgary Flames faced three very good teams since our previous edition of Hot Topics and the results have been mixed. An embarrassing 8-3 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning was followed by a stellar performance in a 3-0 shutout of the Florida Panther

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The holiday break approaches for most Flames prospects

If you’re a fan of watching the up-and-comers within the Calgary Flames’ system play hockey, we’ve got some disappointing news for you: Santa is visiting soon. It’s the holiday season, friends, and that means spending time with friends and fa

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The Calgary Flames should be exploring the trade market for Nazem Kadri

Going into this season, Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames were very clear about wanting to pursue a retooling of their core. Following last season where the team traded away Elias Lindholm, Tyler Toffoli, Nikita Zadorov, Jacob Markstrom, Andrew Man

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