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: 1 month ago

Grading the 2023-24 Calgary Flames

The 2023–24 season has finally come to an end for the Calgary Flames. As a whole, it was a pretty miserable season—major pieces were moved, the team played worse than they did a year ago, and the team missed out on the playoffs for a second strai

Published: 9 months ago

Winning more games, new arena keys to player retention in Calgary, say Flames

Winning more games and the construction of a new arena will convince more NHL players that Calgary is a desirable place to play, some Flames said as they headed for the exits Friday.

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Notes: Markstrom, Weegar, Kylington, Pospisil

In an article from Salim Valji of TSN, all signs indicate that goaltender Jacob Markstrom has played his last game as a member of the Calgary Flames. After almost being traded to the New Jersey Devils at this year’s trade deadline, the schism betwe

Published: 9 months ago

Flames still hoping to bring best out of Jonathan Huberdeau

Finding a partner in crime for Jonathan Huberdeau might be one of Craig Conroy’s top priorities this summer. The Calgary Flames have tried playing their highly paid winger with a number of different linemates over the past two seasons. There have b

Published: 9 months ago

‘A shot to the heart’: Flames stuck spectating as Stanley Cup playoffs start

Calgary Flames forward AJ Greer limped to the podium and described an agonizing pain. Nothing to do with his foot injury. “Not making the playoffs … It’s like you’re getting stabbed in the heart,” Greer groaned during Friday’s exit interv

Published: 9 months ago

Jacob Markstrom’s future with the Calgary Flames doesn’t seem any clearer after exit interviews

There are two things we think we know, folks. First, Jacob Markstrom is one heck of a goalie who had a superb campaign in less-than-ideal circumstances for the Flames last season. Second, Markstrom was not particularly happy to see his name so promin

Published: 9 months ago

The Calgary Flames already have plenty of draft picks, but the ‘Dallas model’ requires more

If Craig Conroy is going to follow the “Dallas Stars model” for retooling this Calgary Flames team, he’s gonna need a lot more draft picks. During his “garbage bag day” media availability on Friday, Conroy spoke at length about how the top-

Published: 9 months ago

Flames will have only one player competing at World Championships

Martin Pospisil will be the only Calgary Flames player participating in the 2024 World Championships. Usually, when an NHL team fails to make the playoffs, several players go to represent their individual countries at the Worlds. That won’t be the

Published: 9 months ago

Flames’ Martin Pospisil to play for Slovakia at World Hockey Championship

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil will suit up for Slovakia at the IIHF Men’s World Hockey Championship.

Published: 9 months ago

FlamesNation roundtable: 2024 Stanley Cup playoff predictions

The Calgary Flames did not qualify for the playoffs this season, but that doesn’t mean we still can’t have fun watching the playoffs. We got the FlamesNation team together to make some playoff predictions. Make sure you put your picks in the comm

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Fit Check: Best pregame outfits of the 2023–24 regular season

Welcome to The Win Column’s Flames Fit Check, your monthly destination for Calgary Flames pregame fashion. This edition is a little different than usual. We’ll be wrapping up season 2 of Fit Check by ranking the top five fits of the regular seaso

Published: 9 months ago

Jacob Markstrom’s Future with Flames Reduced to, ‘I Don’t Know’

The post Jacob Markstrom’s Future with Flames Reduced to, ‘I Don’t Know’ appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Jacob Markstrom wasn't about to declare his future speaking to the media this week, saying 'I don't know' where I'll play next season.

Published: 9 months ago