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

5 Former Flames Will Be Playing in the Stanley Cup Final

The Stanley Cup Final has finally arrived, and for Calgary Flames fans, it is a nightmarish matchup. It will be the Edmonton Oilers taking on the Florida Panthers, two teams…

Published: 7 months ago

Oilers or Panthers? Is this the nightmare scenario for Flames fans?

With the 2024 Stanley Cup final pitting longtime foes versus the long-gone friends, who should Calgary Flames fans be cheering for — or against?

Published: 7 months ago

“I can’t believe this”: Weegar hated going against Pospisil during Flames practice

Calgary Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar wasn’t sure what to make of Martin Pospisil early on in the 2023-24 season. Despite not cracking the Flames roster out of training camp, Pospisil was called up in early November and immediately made an im

Published: 7 months ago

Lindholm Reportedly Turning Down Long-Term Offer from Canucks

The post Lindholm Reportedly Turning Down Long-Term Offer from Canucks appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Pending UFA forward Elias Lindholm is reportedly turning down a long-term offer from the Vancouver Canucks. The post Lindholm Reportedly Turning

Published: 7 months ago

The Calgary Flames have some interesting prospects at forward, but need some elite level skill

For better or for worse, the Calgary Flames franchise has traditionally been defined by their most prominent forwards. We’ve seen the Flames offensive attack bolstered by the likes of Kent Nilsson, Lanny McDonald, Theo Fleury, Jarome Iginla, Matthe

Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Canucks, Flames, Devils, Penguins, Hurricanes

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Vancouver Canucks have reportedly settled on a number they are comfortable offering pending UFA Elias Lindholm. Meanwhile, are they close on Nikita Zadorov? The…

Published: 7 months ago

Oilers or Panthers? Is this the nightmare scenario for Flames fans?

With the 2024 Stanley Cup final pitting longtime foes versus the long-gone friends, who should Calgary Flames fans be cheering for — or against?

Published: 7 months ago

Brad Treliving’s 5 Best & Worst Trades as Flames GM

Brad Treliving was just over a week short of hitting the nine-year mark as the Calgary Flames general manager (GM). He was hired in April 2014 after the team had…

Published: 7 months ago

7 potential replacements for Rick Ball on Calgary Flames TV broadcasts

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. It was announced on Thursday that Rick Ball is leaving Sportsnet to join the Chicago Blackhawks as their new play by play voice for the 2024-25 season. It’s a big lo

Published: 7 months ago

How close are the Canucks to signing Zadorov?

Rick Dhaliwal joins Halford and Brough to discuss the latest news on the Vancouver Canucks’ negotiations with Nikita Zadorov and why the defenceman has so much leverage as the open free-agent market looms.

Published: 7 months ago

Why the Calgary Flames trading for Tanner Jeannot would be a huge mistake

The Stanley Cup Final is set to kick off tomorrow night, the NHL Draft is right around the corner, and free agency is looming. The rumour mill around the Calgary Flames has been as loud as it can be for a team that hasn’t played a game since April.

Published: 7 months ago

Morning Notes: Lindholm, Blackhawks, Larsen

The Vancouver Canucks are reportedly willing to offer pending unrestricted free agent center Elias Lindholm a contract extension around seven years and $7MM annually (as per Elliott Friedman on 32 Thoughts). The deal if signed would be a replica of t

Published: 7 months ago