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

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Flames lead NHL in this one very interesting stat

The Calgary Flames have impressed through their first 22 games of the season, and their strong third periods are a big reason why. As recently mentioned, the Flames have had trouble playing with the lead this season. They often seem to find themselv

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Flames' Kadri appears to be heating up after slow start

The Calgary Flames’ hot start to the season is all the more impressive when factoring in Nazem Kadri’s struggles. Kadri was everything as advertised in 2023-24, his second season with the Flames, registering 75 points in 82 games. He was the tea

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NHL odds, betting preview (Nov. 27): Flames vs. Red Wings predictions

The Calgary Flames will continue their four game Eastern road trip with a date at Little Caesars Arena versus the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday. Calgary has struggled away from the Saddledome this season in posting a 3-4-3 record, and suffered a 4-3

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Flames Game Day 23: Looking to bounce back in Detroit (5:30pm MT)

This article is brought to you by bet365. A couple nights after having their winning streak snapped in Ottawa, the Calgary Flames (12-7-3, 27 points) are aiming to start another run when they head to Motown to face the Detroit Red Wings (9-10-2, 20

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Huberdeau talks Flames road record prior to meeting with Red Wings

Professional sports are all about consistency. The reason the best players are where they are is not just because they possess the skill to do certain things; it’s because they possess the work ethic to make those abilities shine more consistently.

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The Flames’ record shines but underlying numbers reveal a team living on borrowed time

Surprising is probably the best word to describe the Calgary Flames’ 2024-25 campaign thus far. Through 22 games the Flames have gone 12-7-3 and sit in second place in the Pacific Division, just three points back of the division-leading Vegas Golde

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Flames coach Ryan Huska blames penalties for loss to Senators

The Calgary Flames entered their four-game road trip to finish November on a four-game win streak. Battling for the top of a tightly contested Pacific Division means limiting mistakes and finding ways to win close games, which the Flames had been doi

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GAMEDAY: Flames look to bounce back in Detroit against Red Wings

Calgary Flames (12-7-3) at Detroit Red Wings (9-10-2) When: Wednesday, 5:30 p.m. MT, Little Caesars Arena TV: Sportsnet 360 Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Flames -102, Red Wings -118 The buzz The Flames took way too many penalties in Monday night

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The Calgary Flames should healthy scratch Andrei Kuzmenko

Despite the Calgary Flames playing well as of late, their inability to score has been a major drawback. One player who has been absolutely snakebit right now is Andrei Kuzmenko. Kuzmenko hasn’t scored a goal in 18 games and has managed to find the

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The Flames’ fourth line is actually pretty good

It’s been a while since the Calgary Flames had a fourth line that could hold its own at both ends of the ice. Whether by coaching preference or organizational design, the Flames have often trotted out an old, slow quaternary unit that has struggled

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Pair of goalies "pencilled in" for Team Canada 4 Nations roster: report

With the full rosters for the NHL’s first-ever Four Nations Face-Off tournament being announced next week, many are wondering how Team Canada will look between the pipes. While there are little to no “star goalies” to choose from, many Canadia

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