Could Flames netminder Dan Vladar be the answer for Colorado’s goaltending woes?

Several teams in the National Hockey League wish they had better goaltending. One of them is the Colorado Avalanche, particularly after an eventful evening on Monday night where they allowed eight goals against the Tampa Bay Lightning. On Tuesday’s

Published: 10 months ago

Flames May Be Stuck in No-Man’s Land With Rasmus Andersson

Rumors have floated since prior to last season’s trade deadline about the potential for the Calgary Flames to move defenseman Rasmus Andersson, and it’s easy to understand why. Andersson, who turns 29 in late October, will be an unrestricted fre

Published: 3 weeks ago

Analyzing chaotic Calgary Flames Armchair GM proposals

Welcome back to another Armchair GM session. This offseason has felt like one million years long, and we are still somehow waiting for Rasmus Andersson to be traded. At least this time around, we don’t need to plead with the Calgary Flames for a Co

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames Post-Game: Flames rookies outscore Oilers in Battle of Alberta showdown

The first Battle of Alberta has gone the Calgary Flames’ way. On Friday evening, after a 30-minute delay due to travel issues, the Flames rookies took on the Edmonton Oilers rookies, defeating them 6-5 in a fun, high scoring game with a bunch of up

Published: 3 weeks ago

Five Calgary Flames hopefuls who impressed in NextGen victory over Edmonton Oilers

Sam Honzek, Matvei Gridin, Owen Say, Mace’o Phillips and Nathan Brisson impressed for the Flames rookies in Friday’s win in Edmonton.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Projecting Flames’ Forwards Point Totals for 2025-26 Season

This season, the Calgary Flames are looking to build on an impressive 2024-25 campaign. Despite missing the playoffs, the Flames exceeded expectations, missing the postseason by a single point. In…

Published: 3 weeks ago

Calgary Flames bet on Dustin Wolf’s prime and the salary cap is on their side

The Flames signed young goaltender to a seven-year $52.5-million deal before his second full NHL season.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames prospect Matvei Gridin on a mission to ‘dominate’ in rookie tournament

Through two days of Calgary Flames prospects camp, Matvei Gridin might just be the standout.

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames Prospects Game Day: A day trip to Edmonton (7pm MT, Flames.com)

Gang, it’s time to watch some hockey. Sure, it’s “only” a prospects training camp clash, but it’s the Calgary Flames facing the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. The Flames are sending some of their best and brightest prospects, while the Oi

Published: 3 weeks ago

Jets’ Connor Hellebuyck looks back at stellar season, playoff disappointment

Connor Hellebuyck is of two minds when taking stock of last season. The Winnipeg Jets goaltender put up gaudy numbers that helped his team top the NHL’s regular-season standings and secure the franchise’s first Presidents’ Trophy. Hellebuyck’

Published: 3 weeks ago

Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska deserves a contract extension

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska was able to get a lot out of a rather underwhelming roster in 2024-25. Despite having a much weaker roster on paper than they had going into the 2023-24 season, the Flames were able to take a 15-point jump in 202

Published: 3 weeks ago

Friedman on Andersson: ‘At some point this year, Craig Conroy is going to get what he wants to get to move him’

Rasmus Andersson is under contract with the Calgary Flames through the 2025-26 season. But his future beyond this season remains unclear, with projections ranging from “murky” to “definitely being traded.” Heck, during the NHL’s European Pl

Published: 3 weeks ago

Where Connor Zary fits in the Flames’ lineup

The Calgary Flames got some much-anticipated business done, as they signed RFA Connor Zary to a three-year deal with an AAV of $3.775 million. The question now remains on how he’ll be utilized this season, and if a breakout performance is in the ca

Published: 3 weeks ago