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

Expectations for each Calgary Flames forward heading into the 2024–25 season

Welcome back to our annual Calgary Flames expectations. This is our third year of placing our expectations. Going into the 2024–25 season, the Flames look very different from the start of 2023–24. Losses of Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, Chris Tan

Published: 4 months ago

The Calgary Flames have three restricted free agents left to sign before training camp

This article is brought to you by bet365. Folks, we’re a week away from the 2024 Young Stars Classic tournament beginning in scenic Penticton, B.C., and about two weeks away from main training camp opening for the Calgary Flames. And Craig Conroy s

Published: 4 months ago

Flames Reportedly Not Close on Contract With Jakob Pelletier

The Calgary Flames are in an awkward position as the 2024-25 campaign inches closer. They have several large contracts that many fans believe will hinder them for the foreseeable future,…

Published: 4 months ago

Flames captain Backlund gave emotional speech at Gaudreau tribute

There wasn’t a dry eye outside the Saddledome last night as the Calgary Flames hosted a moving tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Fans of all kinds came to pay their respects and remember the brothers who were killed after being struck by a d

Published: 4 months ago

Funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church Monday in suburban Philadelphia

Just three weeks before the opening of training camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are seeking to make sense of a senseless tragedy after all-star winger Johnny Gaudreau and younger brother Matthew died when they were struck by a suspected drunken drive

Published: 4 months ago

Funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to be livestreamed

The hockey world continues to mourn the tragic loss of NHL superstar Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who were both killed by a drunk driver last week. While the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames recently hosted candlelight vigils, al

Published: 4 months ago

How many spots are available on the Calgary Flames blueline?

Over the next couple of weeks, the Calgary Flames’ players will begin reporting for 2024-25 training camp – first the rookies for the Penticton tournament, then everybody else for main camp. By our tracking, the Flames will be inviting somewhere

Published: 4 months ago

NHL Should Rename Lady Byng Trophy After Johnny Gaudreau

Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames held vigils on Wednesday night to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Thousands of fans showed up at each vigil paying their respects…

Published: 4 months ago

Two-time Flames: Scrappy Steve Begin book-ended his NHL career with Flames stints

In the lengthy history of the Calgary Flames franchises, there are a lot of players that had unique runs with the organization. But there are only a few players with peculiarities in their careers that make you go “Well that’s odd…” Forward S

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Pacific Primer: The Edmonton Oilers lose youth and speed, but keep the band together with a few new scoring wingers

It’s time to preview the Pacific Division with Pacific Primer. As usual, the Flames will be playing these teams four times in 2024–25 (with the exception of the Oilers who they’ll only play three times). In Pacific Primer, we are going to take

Published: 4 months ago

The St. Louis Blues have reportedly expressed interest in trading for MacKenzie Weegar

As the Calgary Flames begin their much-needed rebuild, questions have come up regarding the future of their veteran players. It’s been rumoured numerous times that the Flames were never interested in doing a full-on teardown, as veterans play an im

Published: 4 months ago

Thousands attend emotional Gaudreau vigils in Calgary and Columbus

It’s been nearly a week since NHL superstar Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew, were killed by a drunk driver. In the aftermath of the tragedy, countless figures from the hockey world have paid tribute, offering support to the Gaudreau famil

Published: 4 months ago