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

Flames' Kadri will soon release a book detailing his hockey career

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri took to Instagram today to announce that he has written a book that will be published later this season. The book Dreamer, My Life on the Edge, appears to be a story that reflects on Kadri’s journey to the NHL, a

Published: 8 months ago

Reviewing 2023-24 expectations for each Calgary Flames defenceman and goalie

Yesterday I looked over the expectations I had set for the Calgary Flames at the forward position for 2023–24. A disappointing season filled with more surprises than not but put into perspective the level that the team truly is. The defence and goa

Published: 8 months ago

Flames fans are hopeful that Kylington will get contract extension

In a season with several lows, Oliver Kylington was able to provide the Calgary Flames with arguably the biggest feel-good moment throughout the entire NHL. Kylington was able to make his return to the Flames blue line in late January. It served as

Published: 8 months ago

Hockey attendance was down (very slightly) at the Saddledome during 2023-24’s regular seasons

The 2023-24 campaign was the second hockey season where the Scotiabank Saddledome juggled hosting three different high-end clubs from three different leagues. The ‘Dome held home games for the National Hockey League’s Calgary Flames, American Hoc

Published: 8 months ago

The Calgary Flames as Taylor Swift songs

Welcome, members of the Tortured Flames Fans Department. As you may know, Taylor Swift has finally released her new album, The Tortured Poets Department. Luckily for all of you, the higher-ups at The Win Column have given me the green light to write

Published: 8 months ago

TWC 2023-24 Calgary Flames Year End Survey

The 2023-24 season has come to an end. Now, it’s time to hear what you, the fan, is feeling. TWC is conducting a survey to get your thoughts on: management, coaching, ownership, the upcoming draft, and whether or not you would keep or trade certain

Published: 8 months ago

Burning Questions: What’s on Craig Conroy’s to-do list?

On the latest episode of Burning Questions, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about GM Craig Conroy using the Dallas Stars as a team to model the Flames after and what Conroy’s bigges

Published: 8 months ago

Jonathan Huberdeau was better in 2023-24, but he still has a long way to go

If the Calgary Flames were going to succeed in the 2023-24 regular season, it was going to be because the big-name, big-money players stepped up their respective games. The player that needed to accomplish that goal the most was Jonathan Huberdeau. T

Published: 8 months ago

Taking notes: Assessing Ryan Huska’s first season as Flames head coach

Ryan Huska sleeps with a pen and paper on his bedside table. So if the Calgary Flames’ head coach is struck by an idea — a potential line combo or practice drill, a strategy for shutting down opposing sharpshooters or a set play that could end an

Published: 8 months ago

A look back on this Calgary Flames season and what to make of it

The 2023-24 season for the Calgary Flames is officially over. Playoff hockey is on, but the Sea of Red will not be participating in the festivities for the second season in a row and the third time in the last four years. So, with the curtain closed

Published: 8 months ago

Knights' Stone to return for Game 1 vs. Stars

Vegas Golden Knights captain Mark Stone confirmed he will return to the lineup for Game 1 against the Dallas Stars on Monday."I'm excited," he said. "I'm going to play tonight."Stone was sidelined for the last 26 games of the regular season after sus

Published: 8 months ago

Hunter Brzustewicz is joining the Calgary Wranglers on an amateur tryout

The Kitchener Rangers were swept by the London Knights in the second round of the OHL playoffs. With the sweep, Calgary Flames prospect Hunter Brzustewicz’s OHL season came to a close. For the budding defensive superstar, when one door closes, anot

Published: 8 months ago