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

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Study: Flames have second-kindest fan-base among Canada’s NHL markets

Calgary Flames fans are among the “kindest” and “warmest” in Canada, according to a new study. Casino.org set out to identify the most “ice-cold fan-bases” in the NHL, polling 3,000 spectators from around the league and crunching the numb

Published: 7 months ago

Is 2024 draft prospect Dean Letourneau a fit for the Calgary Flames prospect pool?

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. When the Calgary Flames step up to the podium to pick in the 28th spot at the 2024 NHL Draft, there will be tons of players available to choose from. The player we’l

Published: 7 months ago

Five players in the Flames’ range at ninth overall

The NHL draft is officially one month away, and the Calgary Flames hold two picks in the first round for the first time since 2013. With their first pick, they’ll select ninth overall, which represents their highest selection since 2016. With such

Published: 7 months ago

Should the Calgary Flames draft Tij Iginla? Inside the decision process

The Athletic spoke to Tod Button and NHL scouts about the possibility of the Flames taking Tij Iginla at next month's NHL Draft.

Published: 7 months ago

Calgary Flames prospect Hunter Brzustewicz named OHL second-team all-star

The season may be largely complete – aside from the Stanley Cup and Memorial Cup tournaments – but award announcements continue throughout the hockey world. On Tuesday, the Ontario Hockey League announced their year-end all-star teams. Calgary Fl

Published: 7 months ago

Tanner Jeannot linked to Calgary Flames as potential trade target in 32 Thoughts podcast

Only a few years ago, the Calgary Flames had some high-end offensive weapons and were fighting for their chance at the Stanley Cup. Now, we are in the franchise’s “take a step back to take two steps forward” era. General manager Craig Conroy tr

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Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘The Flames will have two rookies make their debuts’

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. The Calgary Flames turned a corner in 2023-24 with the adoption of an “out with the old, in with the new” philosophy. They fired Darryl Sutter and his coaching sta

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NHL Rumors: New Jersey Devils To Explore A Jacob Markstrom Trade Once Again

The New Jersey Devils traded for Jake Allen last season but they may look to revisit trade talks with the Calgary Flames about Jacob Markstrom.

Published: 7 months ago

Snapshots: Flames, Hintz, Konecny

Throughout the 2023-24 NHL seasons, the Calgary Flames went through a re-tooling year, selling off Noah Hanifin, Elias Lindholm, Nikita Zadorov, and Chris Tanev before they eventually made it to unrestricted free agency this summer. However, rumors a

Published: 7 months ago

Martin Pospisil’s injury suffered at World Championships not believed to be a long-term issue

The IIHF 2024 men’s World Championships are officially over after Team Czechia defeated Team Switzerland in the gold medal game and Team Sweden defeated Team Canada in the bronze medal match. Andrew Mangiapane finished without a medal, but before t

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Report: Teams calling Hurricanes about Necas

Multiple teams around the NHL have called the Carolina Hurricanes regarding the availability of forward Martin Necas, sources told The Athletic's Pierre LeBrun.The 25-year-old is a restricted free agent with arbitration rights who can become an unres

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Calgary is getting a new women's pro soccer team: report

A new professional women’s soccer team will soon hit the pitch in Calgary. In April, multiple clubs submitted applications to join Project 8‘s Canadian women’s professional soccer league, allowing it to launch in 2025. Now, it appears that Cal

Published: 7 months ago