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

FlamesNation Mailbag: Talking about anthems, ice and expectations

Friends, the Calgary Flames play hockey on Friday night. Sure, it’s “just” a pre-season prospect tournament, but it’s hockey, gosh darn it. As we wait for the return of the most beautiful game, let’s check in with our pals in the mailbag! P

Published: 4 months ago

Oilers have talked with Mark Giordano about potential contract: report

Mark Giordano spent eight years as the captain of the Calgary Flames, but recent reports indicate that he could be on the radar of the Edmonton Oilers. The 40-year-old veteran defenceman spent the last three seasons with the Toronto Maple Leafs but

Published: 4 months ago

Gaudreau sister adds beautiful tribute to brothers on wedding ring

It’s been over a week since the tragic passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau and the pain of losing the pair is still fresh in the minds of their family and loved ones. Multiple tributes have been sent out by members of the Gaudreau family, inclu

Published: 4 months ago

Why bringing Mark Giordano back to the Calgary Flames might not be a great idea

This article is brought to you by bet365. On Friday, player agent Ritch Winter joined Pat Steinberg and Eric Francis on Sportsnet 960 The Fan. Among the topics they discussed was the hockey future of one of Winter’s clients, former Calgary Flames c

Published: 4 months ago

Calgary Flames ownership have finally accepted their team’s fate

For years, the Calgary Flames have avoided the word “rebuild,” and it’s been a topic that the team has always been sensitive about. The goal for management and ownership has always been to make the team competitive, even if they weren’t truly

Published: 4 months ago

For Calgary Flames prospects, the season is starting to get underway

This article is brought to you by bet365. We’re a week into September and while professional and college hockey in North America both are a week or two from getting started, everybody else in the hockey world is seemingly already underway. In the r

Published: 4 months ago

5 Best-Case Scenarios for the Calgary Flames in 2024-25

The post 5 Best-Case Scenarios for the Calgary Flames in 2024-25 appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Calgary Flames might not make the playoffs this season. However, what are the five best case scenarios for the team in 2024–25? The post 5 Best-C

Published: 4 months ago

How does the Calgary Flames’ 2024-25 schedule compare to nearby teams?

Folks, it can be tough to make a good National Hockey League schedule. There are a lot of variables to juggle, including the schedules for 32 often very busy buildings that house NHL clubs. Sometimes team schedules vary in quality quite a bit. Over a

Published: 4 months ago

Four Teams Have Interest In Mark Giordano

The Score’s Kyle Cushman wrote that the Buffalo Sabres, Calgary Flames, Edmonton Oilers, and Toronto Maple Leafs have maintained interest in veteran defenseman Mark Giordano. The oldest player in the NHL last year has spurned any interest in retire

Published: 4 months ago

Friedman: Calgary Flames taking a wait and see approach before making further moves

Friends, the Calgary Flames are in the midst of a pretty radical overhaul of their roster. You can call it whatever you want – a rebuild, retool, strategic retreat, revamp… whatever – but that’s the brass tacks of it. Over at Sportsnet, our p

Published: 4 months ago

What should the Calgary Flames’ defence pairings look like this season?

The blueline is going to look a whole lot different this season in Calgary compared to this time last year. Out the door are Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov and Oliver Kylington. Joining the new looked defence corps are Kevn Bahl, Jake Bean

Published: 4 months ago

Does a Jakob Pelletier for Nick Robertson swap make sense for the Flames and Leafs?

When players reach a certain age, it can be a make-or-break time. Jakob Pelletier could be entering that window during the 2024-25 season. After a tough 2023-24 campaign ruled with injury, Pelletier looks to break onto the Flames roster full-time. Tr

Published: 4 months ago