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

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FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings – #2: Dustin Wolf

Dustin Wolf has been a very promising prospect for quite a few years now. The Flames found him as a hidden gem late in his draft and he has proved time and time again how he was overlooked back in 2019. The former CHL, WHL, and AHL goaltender of the

Published: 4 months ago

Flames reveal new Sportsnet play-by-play broadcaster

Calgary Flames fans now know who will be calling games for the team on Sportsnet next season. Following the departure of longtime Flames broadcaster Rick Ball this summer, the team announced that veteran hockey PxP man Jon Abbott would take over the

Published: 4 months ago

Jon Abbott hired as new TV play-by-play voice of Calgary Flames

Jon Abbott will be calling the action from the broadcast booth at the Saddledome — and other rinks around the league — as the new play-by-play voice for Calgary Flames regional telecasts on Sportsnet. Abbott was hired Monday as the successor to R

Published: 4 months ago

Jon Abbott is the Calgary Flames new TV play-by-play voice

Calgary Flames fans were blessed to have Rick Ball call their games on TV for the past decade. Unfortunately for us, Rick was given a new opportunity to call games for the Chicago Blackhawks starting this season, and will no longer be behind the Spor

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Jon Abbott named new Calgary Flames television play-by-play voice

Folks, it’s been a fairly quiet off-season for the Calgary Flames since the 2024 NHL Draft, to the point where the most common question we’ve received from fans has been some variation of “Who’s going to replace Rick Ball on the television br

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Flames that got away: #3, Jarret Stoll

This series features players the Calgary Flames drafted and—regrettably—moved on from too soon. Be prepared for pain, frustration, and anger as we delve into what could have been! The series will consist of 10 players and five honourable mentions

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What went into the design of Scotia Place, the future home of the Calgary Flames?

In July, what was previously conceptual became reality for Calgary Flames fans as the city hosted a joint press conference revealing the design of the newly-named Scotia Place – the future home of the Flames in 2027 – and a groundbreaking ceremon

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Flames Need to Give Top Prospect Zayne Parekh NHL Games This Season

The Calgary Flames may not be a very good team in 2024-25, but that doesn’t mean they won’t be exciting. They’re doing so quietly, but under general manager (GM) Craig…

Published: 4 months ago

FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings – #3: Hunter Brzustewicz

This article is brought to you by bet365. Hunter Brzustewicz is a new name to the Calgary Flames organization and a young defender they received through the process of addition through subtraction. Elias Lindholm wanted an out in the midway part of l

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Flames' new jumbotron is built and it's a big improvement

Calgary Flames fans heading down to the Saddledome will be able to enjoy games with a new and improved jumbotron next season. After years of lagging with a smaller-than-usual scoreboard, the team finally jumped to a larger scoreboard that is more on

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Flames Sunday Census: How many players will score 50+ points in 2024–25

Labour Day is just over a week away, and that means fall is creeping around the corner. With all the falling leaves, flannels, and pumpkin spice lattes also comes hockey. This fall, hockey in Calgary might be a little bit different. Expectations have

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Former Calgary Flames forward Sven Baertschi is going back to his roots (and joining the coaching ranks)

A year ago, former Calgary Flames forward Sven Baertschi announced the end of his playing career. But the game seems to have a hold on many that play it, and a year after ending his career as a player, Baertschi began a new opportunity as he headed i

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