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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Projected Lineups for Flames vs Penguins – 11/30/24

The Calgary Flames take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG Paints Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (12-8-4) at PENGUINS (9-12-4)…

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Coleman was not happy with the Flames overall effort but commended Lomberg and others for ‘stepping up’

The Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets entered Nationwide Arena in Columbus with emotion-filled hearts and minds. Johnny Gaudreau’s tragic passing over the summer sent shockwaves through the hockey community and both organizations, making thi

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Flames Hunting Down a Unicorn, and a Rental Won’t Do

The post Flames Hunting Down a Unicorn, and a Rental Won’t Do appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The surprising Calgary Flames are after a unicorn. They want to trade for a top-six center. A rental won't do. Can they find what they seek? The post Fl

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One year ago today: the Calgary Flames traded Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks

On November 30th, 2023, the Calgary Flames traded defenceman Nikita Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks in exchange for a 2024 fifth-round pick and a 2026 third-round pick. Calgary traded Zadorov after he requested a trade through his agent. He was the

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GAMEDAY: Can Calgary Flames win one to wrap road-trip?

Road woes are starting to become a worry: The Flames are now 3-5-4 away from the Saddledome.

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‘I thought we were looking for the easier game:’ Huska not pleased with Flames’ effort against Columbus

Following two straight close road losses to the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings, the Calgary Flames headed to Ohio to play the Columbus Blue Jackets. The third game of a four-game road trip, the game was already slated to be emotional because i

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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames fall to the Blue Jackets

The Calgary Flames fell to the Columbus Blue Jackets 5-2 on Friday afternoon. CF% – 49.13% || SCF% – 51.24% || HDCF% – 62.85% || xGF% – 51.13% It’s a Team Game – Some things are bigger than hockey. Sitting here and critically analyzing wh

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Flames’ Young Stars Fueling Unexpected Success

The Calgary Flames held a fire sale between last season and the summer, moving out multiple top-of-the-lineup pieces – including top forward Elias Lindholm, top defenders Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev, and starting goaltender Jacob Markstrom. Calgar

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3 Takeaways From Flames’ 5-2 Loss to Blue Jackets

The Calgary Flames were far from their best on Friday afternoon, and paid for it, suffering a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Suddenly, the red-hot…

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Three takeaways as Flames fall in fight-filled contest in Columbus

It’s not the sort of assessment that you hear from Ryan Huska very often. The Calgary Flames’ head coach expected that a few of his guys, specifically those who skated alongside the late Johnny Gaudreau, might have some struggles in what was alwa

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Report: Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh suspended for one game following prior match penalty

Saginaw Spirit defender and top Calgary Flames prospect Zayne Parekh has been suspended one game following his match penalty against the Windsor Spitfires on November 27th. He’ll be serving his suspension on Saturday and will miss the Spirit’s ma

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Flames prospect Zayne Parekh suspended for one game

A Calgary Flames prospect was suspended Friday. Zayne Parekh of the Saginaw Spirit was suspended for a game Friday afternoon, the Ontario Hockey League announced. He received a match penalty for a cross to the face of a Windsor Spitfire player. The r

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