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

Getting to know Calgary Flames 2024 fourth-round pick Trevor Hoskin

With their 2024 fourth-round pick, the Calgary Flames went off the board and selected the double over-ager forward Trevor Hoskin. Having just turned 20 years old, Hoskin just completed his D+2 season, playing in the OJHL with the Cobourg Cougars. Who

Published: 6 months ago

The notion that American players don’t want to play in Calgary doesn’t align with history or reality

This article is brought to you by bet365. Ever since Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk left the Calgary Flames in the summer of 2022, Flames observers have had worries about American players not wanting to play in Calgary. And it’s not just Gaudr

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Huberdeau 'happy' for Panthers, but 'hard to see' ex-team lift Cup

After spending a decade with the Florida Panthers, veteran forward Jonathan Huberdeau has mixed feelings about watching his former team win its first championship in franchise history."It's hard to see the guys lift the Cup," the Calgary Flames winge

Published: 6 months ago

4 free agent wingers Flames could sign to cheap contracts

The Calgary Flames have been quiet since the opening day of free agency, which could mean they are done making changes to their roster before the 2024-25 season begins. They landed a few players, most notably Anthony Mantha, on the opening day of fr

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WWE legend Chris Jericho is in Calgary and taking a trip down memory lane

Wrestling icon Chris Jericho is in Calgary, and, from the looks of things, is very much enjoying himself. Despite being born in Manhasset, New York, Jericho began his wrestling career in Canada and even lived in Calgary for some time. The 53-year-ol

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3 former Calgary Flames still looking for homes in free agency

The Calgary Flames were one of many teams who were active on July 1, the opening day of free agency. General manager Craig Conroy wound up signing Anthony Mantha, Jake Bean, Ryan Lomberg, and Devin Cooley to short-term deals. To no surprise, the Fl

Published: 6 months ago

For the Calgary Flames, building a culture begins with their prospects

For the Calgary Flames (and their fans), the club’s 2024 development camp arrived at an interesting time. First and foremost, early July coincides with the Calgary Stampede – for out-of-towners, it’s part carnival, part rodeo, and part cowboy-t

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Flames forward Huberdeau says he's worth his expensive contract

Though things haven’t gone his way the past two seasons, Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau believes he can turn it around. Huberdeau was acquired during the 2022 offseason in a trade that saw Matthew Tkachuk head to the Florida Panthers. H

Published: 6 months ago

Huberdeau accepting role as Flames get younger

And Huberdeau still seems to believe the Flames can be better than some are accepting.

Published: 6 months ago

How Craig Conroy handed the Calgary Flames’ captaincy to Jarome Iginla

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. Craig Conroy and Jarome Iginla didn’t get off to the best start when the American centre arrived with the Calgary Flames prior to the 2001 trade deadline. The transa

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Macklemore rocks Flames jersey at Calgary Stampede concert

Macklemore made sure to show the Calgary Flames some love during a performance at the Cowboys Music Festival last night. The American-born rapper was in town to play at the Calgary Stampede last night. Despite it being the offseason for the NHL, he

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Getting to know Calgary Flames 2024 third-round pick Kirill Zarubin

With their sixth pick in the 2024 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames used the 84th overall pick to select Russian goaltender Kirill Zarubin. Who is Kirill Zarubini? PositionCatchesHeightWeightGoaltenderLeft6’4″179 lbs Zarubin is at the older end of th

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