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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Changes that took place in the Calgary Flames hockey operations department for 2024–25

There are always a number of changes to organizations in the summer. It can be very busy like the summer when the Calgary Flames hired a new general manager and head coach. It can also be fairly quiet, with changes at positions behind the scenes. Tha

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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames wake up in the third period, shut out Markstrom and the Devils

It took almost the whole game, but the Calgary Flames finally found enough goals to beat Jacob Markstrom and the New Jersey Devils by a 3-0 score on Friday night. CF% – 53.68%|| SCF% – 62.33%|| HDCF% – 38.84%|| xGF% – 49.83% It’s a Team Gam

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Vladar credits Flames goalie coach after outduelling Markstrom

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar put forth his best performance of the season in what was a massive win on Friday night. The Flames were coming off of four-straight losses entering the tilt against the New Jersey Devils, in large part due to a l

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NHL Highlights: Flames 3, Devils 0

The Calgary Flames welcomed Jacob Markstrom back to Alberta with a shutout win for Dan Vladar in a close fought battle. Final score 3-0.

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Three takeaways as Flames snap losing streak, blank Devils on Mikael Backlund's big night

From beginning to end, it was a special night. Mikael Backlund’s evening began with his family out on the ice and a silver stick presentation to celebrate his 1,000th NHL game. It ended with a group of his close friends mobbing him outside of the C

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Coleman, Vladar lead the way as Flames snap four-game skid with win over Devils

Blake Coleman scored twice as the Calgary Flames snapped a four-game losing streak on Friday with a 3-0 victory over the New Jersey Devils.

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Game Takes: Flames 3 Devils 0

Two nights ago the Flames had a sketchy effort in Utah when Mikael Backlund played his 1000th game. It didn’t sit well with the team. Tonight, with Backlund celebrating the milestone before the game the team showed up in spades, breaking up a 50 mi

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Flames’ Coleman and Huberdeau bury back-to-back goals 28 seconds apart

Watch as Calgary Flames forwards, Blake Coleman and Jonathan Huberdeau score key back-to-back third period goals just 28 seconds apart, giving them two goal cushion.

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Flames Post-Game: Flames win goaltending duel with the Devils

This article is brought to you by bet365. Friends, we’re probably at the point where we can be honest with you about the nature of the game of hockey. Sometimes games are fun and exciting and make you feel alive for having witnessed them. Friday ni

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Flames’ Captain Mikael Backlund Appears in 1,000th Career Game

Long-time Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund reached a significant milestone on Friday night (Nov. 1) against the New Jersey Devils, suiting up for his 1000th career NHL game. The C…

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Flames present Backlund with silver stick in honour of 1,000 games

Watch as the Calgary Flames present their captain Mikael Backlund with a silver stick, along with a framed jersey and a video presentation that featured past and present teammates, in honour of playing 1.000 NHL games.

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"Fight those tears": Flames' Backlund preparing for emotional night

Calgary Flames fans are going to be sure to let Mikael Backlund know what he means to the city this evening. Backlund hit a major milestone on Wednesday night, becoming just the second player in franchise history to skate in 1,000 games with a Flame

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