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

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

Everything you need to know from the Calgary Flames locker cleanout day

One of the most depressing days of an NHL season is locker cleanout day. 31 teams and fanbases have to go through it every season, with only one being able to relish in celebration. For Calgary Flames fans, this day has been a constant for the last 3

Published: 9 months ago

The official playoff rooting guide for the Calgary Flames’ conditional draft picks

The 2023–24 Stanley Cup playoffs have arrived! The Calgary Flames are not participating, but there are still some ramifications for the future of the franchise that comes in the form of conditional draft picks. Three conditional draft picks can be

Published: 9 months ago

Markstrom: 'I don't know' where I'll play next season

After hearing his name in several trade rumors this season, Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom said he isn't sure what his future holds."I don't know," he told reporters Friday. "What I do know, and what I tell you guys every day, is I love wi

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Players’ Optimism Much Higher Than a Season Ago

From a record standpoint, the Calgary Flames were a worse team in 2023-24 than a season ago. Last season, they finished with a 38-27-17 record for 93 points, which was…

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Have a Jonathan Huberdeau Problem

So much for a bounce-back season. When Jonathan Huberdeau first arrived in Calgary after an offseason trade with the Florida Panthers, fans believed that the team was in as good…

Published: 9 months ago

theScore's picks for the 2023-24 NHL Awards

Somehow, we've already reached the end of the regular season, with the Stanley Cup Playoffs mere hours away. That jarring fact means it's time to look back on the 82-game slate and pick who we think should win the NHL's six major annual awards.We've

Published: 9 months ago

The Calgary Flames will be chatting with Oliver Kylington’s camp on a new contract soon

In 2021-22, one of the best stories around the Calgary Flames was the emergence of blueliner Oliver Kylington as an everyday NHL player. In 2022-23, one of the more disappointing stories was Kylington’s absence due to mental health challenges. But

Published: 9 months ago

Flames rookie Martin Pospisil will represent Slovakia at world championship

After his impressive introduction as an NHL rookie, Martin Pospisil will be suiting up for Slovakia at the 2024 IIHF World Hockey Championship. The rambunctious winger might not have to worry about easing up any to avoid running one of his Calgary Fl

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Flames’ Markstrom fuels trade rumours, speculation at exit press conference

Though Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom laments the fact his season was clouded by trade speculation, at Friday’s end-of-season availability he further fuelled the rumours.

Published: 9 months ago

Flames exit with optimism: ‘I think good things are ahead of us’

For a second consecutive season, a black cloud was one of the leading storylines as the Calgary Flames digested the disappointment of a playoff miss, cleaned out their locker-stalls and split for their summer vacations. Except that this was completel

Published: 9 months ago

Sam Honzek to make professional debut with the Calgary Wranglers on Friday

Calgary Flames 2023 first-round draft pick Sam Honzek will make his professional debut Friday night when the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers take on the Abbotsford Canucks. The Wranglers added Honzek to their roster on an amateur tryout

Published: 9 months ago