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: 2 months ago

4 NHLers Face Charges Linked to Hockey Canada Sexual Assault

The post 4 NHLers Face Charges Linked to Hockey Canada Sexual Assault appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. 4 NHLers Face Charges Linked to Hockey Canada Sexual Assault: Carter Hart, Michael McLeod, Dillon Dube, and Cal Foote. The post 4 NHLers Face Char

Published: 1 year ago

Four current NHL players identified facing sexual assault charges: report

Editor’s Note: This article discusses an incident purportedly involving a sexual assault and may be triggering to some readers. New reports have identified four NHL players currently under contract who are facing sexual assault charges in connecti

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube among five players reportedly asked to surrender in 2018 World Junior investigation

Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube is one of five players who has been reportedly asked to surrender to police in London, Ont. in relation to an investigation into the 2018 World Junior team. Last week, The Globe and Mail reported that five players

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Could Come to Regret Losing Ruzicka on Waivers

Last week, many were surprised to see the Calgary Flames waive two players and lose them both. The biggest surprise was Nick DeSimone, a 29-year-old defenceman with just 27 NHL…

Published: 1 year ago

Report: Calgary Flames forward Dillon Dube named as one of the five players to be charged from 2018 Hockey Canada scandal

Content Warning: This story contains references to sexual assault. After an enormous amount of speculation and a lack of details on the 2018 Hockey Canada investigation, Rick Westhead has confirmed the players involved. This has significant impacts o

Published: 1 year ago

Flames getting Tanev trade interest from more than 10 teams: report

The trade winds are blowing in Southern Alberta and Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy is sure to be one of the busiest men in hockey over the next few months. With the Flames sitting five points out of a playoff spot and losing four of their last five

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Have Trade Arrangement With Jacob Markstrom

The post Flames Have Trade Arrangement With Jacob Markstrom appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In a recent update on the NHL Network, Elliotte Friedman shared insights on several Calgary Flames players, including Jacob Markstrom. The post Flames Hav

Published: 1 year ago

WILSON: Staring into the Flames of a rebuild can be scary for Calgary fans

Spend to the cap, build a competitive a roster, and never be bad on purpose: This is how I would summarize the Calgary Flames’ operational modus operandi. To truly understand Calgary’s organizational philosophy, though, it helps to acknowledge th

Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Capitals, Devils

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames are getting trade interest in Elias Lindholm. What’s the status of their other pending UFAs? And, are they considering a Jacob Markstrom…

Published: 1 year ago

Break should be beneficial to Flames’ leading shot-blockers

Blocking shots is a big part of the job description nowadays for any NHL defenceman so when you find yourself in the lane, you’re hoping the puck will hit you. Hoping, that is, it will hit you in the right spot. “On the shin-pads, preferably. Or

Published: 1 year ago

Nils Höglander could be a trade target for the Calgary Flames

With the Calgary Flames heading into the All-Star break losing four of their last five games and closer to the bottom of the standings than the playoffs, the fire sale could be starting sooner rather than later. One name that has already been mention

Published: 1 year ago

Why Canucks have to explore every single way to upgrade their team, even if unconventional

Mike Halford and Jason Brough discuss the Canucks being in “Go For It” mode at the NHL trade deadline, and if they might move both Nikita Zadorov and Andrei Kuzmenko to clear cap space so they can land a big fish.

Published: 1 year ago