Hot Topics: Will Mackenzie Weegar make Team Canada?

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about Calgary Flames defenceman Mackenzie Weegar’s chances of representing Team Canada at the upcoming 4 Nations

Published: 1 month ago

Top 6 surprising stats from the Calgary Flames' red-hot start

It seems a uniquely Calgary Flames thing to host a firesale, pick ninth overall,and then start the season without a regulation loss. Granted, we’re only talking about five games. Only about 6% of the 2024-25 season. A lot of strange things can happ

Published: 2 months ago

What’s Going On In The Pacific Division: The Canucks are on a three-game winning streak, while the Flames remain undefeated in regulation

More than two weeks into the 2024-25 season and the Calgary Flames have not been extinguished yet. This is the second edition of What’s Going On In The Pacific Division this season, and in this article, we’ll look at the Flames’ success, the Oi

Published: 2 months ago

Blocked shots, staredowns and goals: Rasmus Andersson and Mackenzie Weegar leading way for Flames

Rasmus Andersson wasn’t sure he was going to be able to stare down a fan at the Saddledome. His first two goals this season have come on the road and he responded by immediately staring down Vancouver Canucks and Edmonton Oilers fans. He wasn’t g

Published: 2 months ago

Bringing Kadri Back to the Maple Leafs Is a Dream

The post Bringing Kadri Back to the Maple Leafs Is a Dream appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. A recent trade proposal to bring Nazem Kadri back to the Maple leafs sounds great in a dream However, in reality, why wouldn't it work? The post Bringing Kad

Published: 2 months ago

Kirkland's wife has epic reaction to his shootout winner for Flames

Justin Kirkland is living his best life with the Calgary Flames right now, and his wife, Madison, is enjoying every second. Kirkland, who had just nine NHL games under his belt before the season, was recalled from the AHL following an injury to Kevi

Published: 2 months ago

The Wranglers are off to a hot start (and other Flames prospect notes)

For the past few seasons, the Calgary Flames have had an American Hockey League affiliate that’s done two things well: produce players that can step into the National Hockey League team’s lineup at a moment’s notice, and win games at the minor

Published: 2 months ago

Rasmus Andersson ignites Calgary Flames hot start with his signature stare-down

Trailing 4–1 in Vancouver to the Canucks on opening night, Rasmus Andersson found the back of the net late in the second period to breathe some life into the Calgary Flames. Following the goal, he made his mark with an amazing celebration staring d

Published: 2 months ago

Burning Questions: Justin Kirkland finding a home with the Flames

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Burning Questions, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writer Danny Austin about Justin Kirland’s impressive start to the season and where the defensive duo of Rasmus Andersson and Macke

Published: 2 months ago

Flames prospect Poirier shows off insane footwork on shootout goal

It’s hard to create never-before-seen shootout goals anymore, but Calgary Flames prospect Jeremie Poirier may have done just that last night. Poirier, who is in his third AHL season with the Calgary Wranglers, was able to help lead his team to the

Published: 2 months ago

With Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley’s strong starts to the season, is Dan Vladar a candidate to be moved?

The Calgary Flames’ goaltending tandem heading into this season raised many questions. Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar have fewer than 100 NHL games of experience, adding to the fact that the team was expected to be a bottom-feeder. Well as of right now

Published: 2 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Rasmus Andersson drives Flames victory over Penguins

It started off really good, it almost ended really bad, and yet somehow the Calgary Flames found enough within themselves to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-3 in a shootout. CF% – 40.19% || SCF% – 33.73% || HDCF% – 28.97% || xGF% – 28.69% Itâ€

Published: 2 months ago

Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday night as the Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

Published: 2 months ago