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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The top five draft picks in Calgary Flames history

With the Flames picking in the top 10 of the NHL draft for the first time in eight years this past summer and the team likely looking at another top 10 pick in 2025, the NHL Draft remains top of mind in Calgary. While it’s far too soon to proclaim

Published: 4 months ago

Two-time Flames: Andrei Trefilov was a surprisingly impactful 12th-round draft pick

The Calgary Flames have had some rough luck over their history when it comes to drafting goaltenders. Once you get past the likes of Mike Vernon, Trevor Kidd and Pat Riggin, the impacts of homegrown goaltenders with the Flames franchise have been…

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Pinder and Pike break down the Calgary Flames’ top 10 prospects – part one (10-6)

Every summer, your pals at FlamesNation dive into the Calgary Flames’ prospect pool and create our annual top 20 prospect rankings. This summer, your pals at Barn Burner have teamed up with the website crew to break down the rankings. This week, in

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6 NHL alternate jerseys that deserve to be the main look

While some NHL teams sport classic, iconic jerseys that should never be changed, others could use a makeover. But rather than trying something completely new, many teams have already discovered their ideal look in alternate uniforms. These standout

Published: 4 months ago

Burning questions: Flames beat reporters recap summer storylines, discuss PTO targets

We’re now just one month away from the Calgary Flames’ exhibition opener. The auditions start Sept. 22 in Seattle. As the off-season winds to a close, we checked in with Flames beat reporters Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin to chat summer storyli

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FlamesNation’s 2024 Calgary Flames prospect rankings – #6: Matvei Gridin

This article is brought to you by bet365. Back in June, Matvei Gridin made a bit of Calgary Flames franchise history. When he was selected by the club in Vegas, he became the 50th first-rounder in Flames history – dating back to Jacques Richard’s

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2024–25 NHL team preview: Calgary Flames

It will get worse in Calgary before it gets better, but that’s very much by design for a team just beginning a rebuild.

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Flames that got away: #4, Derek Morris

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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Pacific Division 2024-25 Off-Season Preview: The Seattle Kraken signed two recent Stanley Cup winners

The Seattle Kraken and the Calgary Flames had a similar 2023-24 season. After making it to Game 7 of the second round back in the 2023 post-season, the Kraken failed to replicate their success, finishing with a 34-35-13 record, eighth-worst in the le

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Vote on the all time prime Calgary Flames team

We want to know who you think should be on the all time Calgary Flames team based on the prime of the players career, not just their time with the Flames. For example, there is a strong likelihood that you would select Jaromir Jagr as one of the forw

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Zary embracing role as part of Flames new core: "It's really exciting"

While the Calgary Flames experienced some low moments this past season, they also had plenty of positives to build on moving forward. One of the brightest parts of the 2023-24 season was the play of Connor Zary, who not only made his NHL debut but a

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Flames Would Benefit From Huberdeau’s Struggles Continuing in 2024-25

The general consensus amongst NHL fans and media alike is that the Calgary Flames will struggle to win games this coming season. The organization has opted for a rebuild approach…

Published: 4 months ago