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

Martin Pospisil and Slovakia qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics men’s hockey tournament

When the National Hockey League pauses its season in February 2026, at least one member of the Calgary Flames will be a bit busy during the break. On Sunday, Slovakia beat Kazakhstan by a 3-1 score to officially qualify for the 2026 Winter Olympics m

Published: 4 months ago

Flames Sunday Census: Favourite Johnny Gaudreau Moments

Friday, August 30 was a tragic day for the hockey world, as it was announced that former Calgary Flame Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau passed away due to careless actions from a drunk driver. The city of Calgary has felt eerie and qu

Published: 4 months ago

Two-time Flames: Marc Bureau wasn’t drafted but carved out a good NHL career

In the illustrious history of the Calgary Flames, they’ve selected a lot of individuals in the NHL Draft that have turned into pretty good professional hockey players. They’ve also managed to find players that were otherwise overlooked in the NHL

Published: 4 months ago

‘No words’: Flames GM Conroy writes tribute to Johnny Gaudreau

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy penned a letter of tribute to Johnny Gaudreau two days after tragic death of the former Flame.

Published: 4 months ago

'A good little hockey player': Flames fans continue to mourn Gaudreau, remembered for humility and inspiring style

Until Johnny Gaudreau showed up, Hockey Calgary never included the number 13 in its jersey orders. Why? Bad luck. “Thirteen was always considered an unlucky number,” said Kevin Kobelka, executive director of Hockey Calgary. But that changed when

Published: 4 months ago

NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames are Still Open for Business

The Calgary Flames are in a full rebuild, but GM Craig Conroy is will to listen to calls on some of this bigger names.

Published: 4 months ago

Johnny Gaudreau deserves to have his number retired by the Calgary Flames

It’s been a tough few days. As the sports would mourns the passing of Calgary Flames legend, Johnny Gaudreau, and his brother, Matthew Gaudreau, ideas are being discussed on how to best honour the life of one of Calgary’s most influential people.

Published: 4 months ago

Johnny Gaudreau’s best moments as a Calgary Flame

I am sitting here and still cannot believe that I am writing this. It has been mere days since the tragic passing of former Calgary Flames superstar Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew Gaudreau. I still have not been able to wrap my head around t

Published: 4 months ago

The Calgary Flames should retire Johnny Gaudreau’s No. 13 jersey

By now, you’ve heard the news. The hockey world suffered a tragic and unexpected loss on Thursday night when former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matty, were killed by a drunk driver while riding their bikes on the side of a

Published: 4 months ago

Wilson: Gaudreau was the impossible Flames superstar who will never be forgotten

I was fortunate enough to attend the 2011 NHL Draft in Minnesota. I remember it clearly because it was the first draft I covered professionally. And because the Calgary Flames picked Johnny Gaudreau. On the second day of the draft, I left my seat in

Published: 4 months ago

Monahan, Tkachuk, and other NHLers donate to Gaudreau's GoFundMe

NHL players like Sean Monahan and Matthew Tkachuk are showing the power of community in the wake of the terrible Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau tragedy. NHL superstar Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were killed yesterday after being hit by a dr

Published: 4 months ago

Fans mourn loss of Johnny Gaudreau outside Saddledome

Calgary hockey fans have been arriving in waves at the Saddledome today to mourn Johnny Gaudreau’s death. Gaudreau, along with his brother, Matthew, tragically passed away last night after being struck by a vehicle while riding bikes in Salem Coun

Published: 4 months ago