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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How Maple Leafs’ Tanev uses elite gap control to shut down rush

Sportsnet’s Luke Gazdic breaks down why Chris Tanev’s elite gap control makes him so effective at shutting down the opposition’s rush for the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Published: 2 months ago

Burning Questions: Flames stay red-hot with another win

On the latest episode of Burning Questions, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Danny Austin and Wes Gilbertson about the Flames 4-0 start to the season, if Jonathan Huberdeau is back to his old ways and which young Fla

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Flames prospect Jaden Lipinski is headed back to the Western Hockey League as an over-ager

If there’s one Calgary Flames prospects we’ve gotten the most questions about during September and October, it’s been centre Jaden Lipinski. In an organization that doesn’t have a ton of centres, the 20-year-old product of Scottsdale, Arizona

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3 takeaways from the start of the Flames season

Just like everyone predicted, the Calgary Flames are 4-0-0 to start their 2024-25 campaign. And they’ve done it in convincing fashion outscoring their opposition 19-10. Here are three things that have stood out to me from a very positive first week

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Justin Kirkland’s journey from nightmarish accident to Calgary Flames dream

Fan favourite Justin Kirkland has a story of perseverance perfect for the Calgary Flames, one of a guy that fought through years toiling in the minors and a nightmarish car crash. But after scoring his first NHL goal 10 years after being drafted, his

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Martin Pospisil is doing a little bit of everything for the Calgary Flames

Pospisil is off to a hot start, and that’s big for a surging Flames team.

Published: 2 months ago

Are Tanev, OEL already making case as Leafs’ best ever signings on D?

JD Bunkis dives deep on some of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest and best free agent signings on the blue line, and whether Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson might already deserve to be considered on the list.

Published: 2 months ago

This under-rated moment sums up the 2024-25 Calgary Flames so far

Justin Kirkland looked like a fish out of water. As an NHL call-up, especially a guy who has been grinding for years for an opportunity just like this one, that’s the last way you want to be described.  Except in this case, it’s a compliment. Du

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Who comes out of the Flames lineup when Sharangovich and Rooney return?

The Calgary Flames have a problem, though not one anyone would have envisioned before the 2024-25 season began. Following last night’s win over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Flames are now 4-0-0 on the season. This is quite the feat for a team that

Published: 2 months ago

Matt Coronato deserves a promotion after strong game against Chicago

The Calgary Flames have kept their promise of injecting more youth into their lineup. However, a dilemma they have recently faced is how to utilize Matt Coronato. The Flames drafted Coronato 13th overall for a reason. His elite shot and offensive ski

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NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Calgary Flames

The Edmonton Oilers aren't panicking over their blue line. The Calgary Flames may be looking to keep their core veterans and not trade them.

Published: 2 months ago

Looking at the Calgary Flames’ 2024–25 playoff chances through various models

Hockey is back! The Calgary Flames are 4–0–0 to start the year and are already showing much better than expected, both on paper and on the ice. With the departure of big names such as Jacob Markstrom, Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, and Chris Tanev

Published: 2 months ago