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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Costco is now in on the joke with Flames forward Justin Kirkland

Although he’s only suited up for eight games with the organization, Justin Kirkland is quickly becoming a household name among Calgary Flames fans. Kirkland failed to make the Flames roster out of training camp but was recalled after the season op

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Flames Game Day 10: Mikael Backlund’s 1,000th game and the first-ever trip to Utah (7:30pm MT)

This article is brought to you by bet365. Mired in a three game skid, the Calgary Flames (5-3-1, 11 points) head to Salt Lake City, Utah to face the Utah Hockey Club (4-4-2, 10 points) for the very first time. It’s a game that’s momentous for a s

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Flames' Huberdeau struggling after red-hot start to the season

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau is in a bit of a funk. The 31-year-old has just one point over his last five games, a goal scored against the Carolina Hurricanes last week. He remains tied for second in team scoring with seven points, but

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‘Flames have been lucky to have him’: Past, present teammates celebrate Mikael Backlund's massive milestone

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund skates in his 1,000th NHL game on Wednesday. He’s only the 73rd player in league lore — and the second in Flames’ club history — to reach quadruple digits while wearing just one logo. Now in his 17th sea

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Calgary Flames' Halloween costumes are here and they're hilarious

We have already seen some great Halloween costumes from NHL players this year, and the Calgary Flames have added more to the list. The Flames appear to have had their Halloween party recently, with a number of players and/or their significant others

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A lot of 2024 Flames draft picks are having strong starts

If you’ve been following the Calgary Flames’ prospects this season, a popular pastime during a retooling or rebuilding period, you’ve probably noticed that a lot of players are off to strong starts to the 2024-25 campaign. We track each skater�

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Checking in on how former Calgary Flames from 2023–24 are doing in 2024–25

Over the past calendar year, the Calgary Flames have experienced massive turnover, watching numerous core players walk out the door through trades and free agency. Despite that, the team has kicked off the 2024–25 season in surprising fashion with

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Former Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington to play at forward for the Colorado Avalanche

It’s hard to live with no regrets sometimes. You can try to say “don’t live in the past” or “only look towards the future,” but often that is something many people just can’t get out of their heads. I am sure that Oliver Kylington and h

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A look back on Mikael Backlund’s career before his 1,000th NHL game

There is a huge milestone on the horizon for the Calgary Flames. Tonight, captain Mikael Backlund will play in his 1,000th career NHL game, an incredible accomplishment that only few can say they have done, and even fewer can say they did it all with

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Backlund proud to reach 1000-game milestone with Flames after tough start to career

Mikael Backlund admits that celebrating the 1000-game milestone with the Flames was a part of his decision to re-sign with the team and celebrating it elsewhere would make the achievement feel hollow.

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Flames’ Decision to Sign Mantha Looks Like a Mistake

The sky isn’t falling just yet, but the Calgary Flames’ great start to the season is quickly being forgotten about thanks to a current three-game losing streak. The latest of…

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Calgary in the running for PWHL expansion team: report

Calgary could soon be home to three professional hockey teams as the city may be in the running to snag a Professional Women’s Hockey League (PWHL) expansion franchise. The league announced on Tuesday morning that it is officially opening the expa

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