Throwback Tuesday: Revisiting the Flames series victory over the Red Wings in 2004

On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames head to Detroit to face the Red Wings for the first time this season. Over 20 years ago, the Flames finished with a 42-30-7-3 record in the 2003-04 season, finishing sixth in the Western Conference with 94 points, fiv

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32 Thoughts Podcast: Senators owner Michael Andlauer doesn’t hold back

Jeff and Elliotte react to Michael Andlauer’s very honest press conference from Wednesday and give their thoughts on the way he spoke about the punishments levied against his hockey club (3:40), the intricacies of no-trade-clauses (13:40), and how

Published: 1 year ago

What’s the Calgary Flames’ plan for Matt Coronato?

Earlier this week, we did a deep dive into the many, many line combinations employed by Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska over the first nine games of the 2023-24 season. On Wednesday against the Dallas Stars, we got a new set of looks, including

Published: 1 year ago

3 Takeaways from Oilers’ 4-3 Loss to the Stars

The post 3 Takeaways from Oilers’ 4-3 Loss to the Stars appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Those thinking the Edmonton Oilers season had been saved after their win on Sunday may have gotten too excited. While they looked excellent in their 5-2 win i

Published: 1 year ago

Which Calgary Flame is the fanbase’s favourite?

Flame For Thought is currently running a fan survey to collect data from the C of Red on a number of topics, which will be used to inform content here on the site. To those who have taken the survey, thank you! And to those who have not, it’s not t

Published: 1 year ago

Roundup: Zary, Zadorov, Ruzicka, Coronato, Oesterle, Solovyov, Huberdeau, Kadri contracts, “retooling”

Welcome to the Flame for Thought Roundup. Whenever there are multiple tidbits of Calgary Flames info floating around the prairies of Alberta, we’ll round ‘em up for you and wrangle them into quick-hit articles like this one. Today: Zary in his NH

Published: 1 year ago

‘He’s grown a lot’: Huska praises Backlund’s leadership as Flames’ new captain

Ryan Huska speaks to the media about captain Mikael Backlund’s leadership and how he’s grown in that aspect, how he’s been more vocal in the locker room, and how he continues to lead by example.

Published: 1 year ago

‘We’ve got to start piling wins’: Mangiapane says Flames need to even out record with wins

Andrew Mangiapane speaks to the media and dismisses the notion that the clock is ticking on the Flames, but does acknowledge that they need to ‘start piling wins’ in order to even out their record.

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames place Jordan Oesterle on waivers

Oesterle has been placed on waivers after playing four games for the Flames.

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Players Quickly Proving Sutter Wasn’t the Problem

As it turns out, the 2021-22 Jack Adams Award winner may not have been the biggest issue as to why the Calgary Flames missed the playoffs last season. After being…

Published: 1 year ago

Connor Zary’s NHL debut: a retrospective on a great performance

A note of excitement was in the air as the Calgary Flames entered the Saddledome to play against the Dallas Stars, who they will be playing two more times towards the end of November to finish up the season series. Connor Zary would be making his NHL

Published: 1 year ago

Flames place veteran defenceman on waivers

The Calgary Flames are beginning to make some roster moves as they look to overcome a 2-7-1 start to the season. This afternoon, it was announced that defenceman Jordan Oesterle has been placed on waivers. The 31-year-old signed a one-year deal with

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames place Jordan Oesterle on waivers

The Calgary Flames’ season of change looks to be getting underway, to a certain extent. In yesterday’s 32 Thoughts written piece, Elliotte Friedman noted that another team executive thought the Flames were going to put a veteran player on waivers

Published: 1 year ago