Analyzing David Jiricek as a potential trade target for the Calgary Flames

Not every high-end pick works out with their team. That seems to be what’s happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets and 2022 sixth-overall pick David Jiricek. Jiricek’s name has been circulating in trade rumours for around a year now. A rift betw

Published: 1 month ago

Will Daniil Miromanov solidify himself as a full-time NHLer with the Flames this season?

When the Calgary Flames traded Noah Hanifin to the Vegas Golden Knights back in March, most fans in Calgary expected to see a blue-chip prospect or two heading their way in the deal. Instead, the Flames only received one player in the trade: Daniil M

Published: 3 months ago

Ranking Calgary Flames players by their likelihood to be traded this season

This is going to be a very interesting year for the Calgary Flames, as they unofficially enter Year Two of what should be a sizable rebuild. The team made a number of moves last year, trading Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Elias Lindholm, Tyler Toffoli,

Published: 3 months ago

Will Jakob Pelletier survive the last Flames training camp cuts?

Last season looked to be the first long look Calgary Flames fans would get at Jakob Pelletier. Unfortunately, a pre-season injury prevented him from even suiting up for a game (at any level) until Jan. 26. This year there is more of a battle for an e

Published: 3 months ago

Three takeaways (and a roster projection) from Flames’ final exhibition tuneup

Tuneup time is over. The next one counts in the standings. The Calgary Flames concluded their exhibition slate with Friday’s 3-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets at the Saddledome. The Flames, after a 5-2-1 record during their dry runs, will now turn thei

Published: 3 months ago

Connor scores winner as Jets beat Flames in final pre-season game for each team

Kyle Connor scored the game-winner in the third period for the Winnipeg Jets in a 3-2 pre-season victory over the Calgary Flames on Friday.

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Post-Game: Flames lose to Jets in pre-season finale

The Calgary Flames hosted the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night in each club’s pre-season finale. Both teams dressed pretty much their opening night rosters. The Flames didn’t generate a ton at even strength for two periods and were chasing heading i

Published: 3 months ago

NHL Highlights: Devils 4, Sabres 1

Jacob Markstrom made 30 saves on the afternoon, Sheldon Keefe won his first game as coach for New Jersey, and the Devils topped the Buffalo Sabres 4-1 for their first win of the season as part of the NHL Global Series.

Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames’ Jakob Pelletier hopes to avoid waiver wire: ‘I want to stay here’

Jakob Pelletier sees a future at the Saddledome — and then at Scotia Place. While the Calgary Flames’ fan-base — and the management and coaching staff — debate whether Pelletier deserves a spot on the opening-night roster or whether it’s wo

Published: 3 months ago

Back against the wall, Tyson Barrie earns another NHL life with Flames

For the past two seasons, the Calgary Flames’ power play has been anything but powerful. To help address that, they’ve made some changes to their coaching staff. But they’ve also made some roster changes to boost the man advantage unit. Potenti

Published: 3 months ago

Tyson Barrie has signed with the Calgary Flames. Where does he fit?

It might not look like Tyson Barrie will be in the opening night lineup for the Calgary Flames, but it sure beats not having a contract. And Barrie is prepared to be patient. The veteran defenceman signed a one-year deal worth $1.25 million US with t

Published: 3 months ago

Flames players Dryden Hunt, Walker Duehr and Jarred Tinordi clear waivers

This article is brought to you by bet365. The Calgary Flames have gained some roster flexibility. On Thursday, they placed forward Dryden Hunt and Walker Duehr and blueliner Jarred Tinordi on the waiver wire. On Friday, per Sportsnet’s Elliotte Fri

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Game Day: Closing out the pre-season against the Jets (7pm MT)

After many, many weeks of games that don’t count in the standings, the Calgary Flames will play their final friendly of the 2024-25 pre-season on Friday night when they host the Winnipeg Jets. With maybe one or two exceptions, the Flames will be dr

Published: 3 months ago