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

Published: 1 month ago

Projected Lineups for the Oilers vs Flames – 4/6/24

The Edmonton Oilers take on the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. OILERS (46-24-5) at FLAMES (34-36-5) 10 p.m.…

Published: 9 months ago

Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar has crack at unprecedented double

What would be a more significant accomplishment … Twenty goals from the blue-line, or 200 blocked shots? Calgary Flames workhorse MacKenzie Weegar doesn’t want to come across as greedy, but can’t a guy have both? “The 200 blocked shots would

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames Game Day 76: The 263rd Battle of Alberta (8pm MT)

Brought to you by odds site Betway It’s a tale of two teams with differing fates clashing on a Saturday night. It’s the final Battle of Alberta of the season as the Calgary Flames (34-36-5, 73 points) host the Edmonton Oilers (46-24-5, 97 points

Published: 9 months ago

Huska discusses Pospisil’s hitting, playing the right way

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska discusses the playstyle of forward Martin Pospisil, and explains why hitting will always be a part of his game.

Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund a game-time decision vs. Edmonton Oilers

Flames head coach Ryan Huska told reporters that captain Mikael Backlund is a game-time decision for Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers with an undisclosed injury.

Published: 9 months ago

Four Canadian NHL teams will compete in the playoffs this year

There will be four Canadian NHL teams competing in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs this spring. Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs punched their ticket to the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season, thanks to both the Washington Capitals and Detr

Published: 9 months ago

Is draft prospect Carter Yakemchuk a fit for the Calgary Flames prospect pool?

The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from 2024 post-season contention, which means it’s time to lose for a higher draft pick! According to Tankathon, the Flames are currently slated to pick eighth-overall with 73 points, three more than the Otta

Published: 9 months ago

Flames Should Sit Top Players with Playoffs Out of Reach

After their 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, the Calgary Flames have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. It is a fate that this fan base has…

Published: 9 months ago

The Calgary Flames will need to solve their winger log-jam during the off-season

Currently, the Flames are jam-packed with wingers. They are all under contract for next season, with the exception of A.J. Greer: Left WingersRight WingersJonathan Huberdeau (10.5M x 7)Andrei Kuzmenko (5.5M x 1)Andrew Mangiapane (5.8M x 1)Blake Colem

Published: 9 months ago

After slow start with Canucks, Lindholm preparing to play ‘best hockey’ in playoffs

Sidelined the past five games, Canucks forward Elias Lindholm has had time to physically heal and mentally reset. Now, his goal is to play his best hockey when it truly matters.

Published: 9 months ago

Martin Pospisil avoids supplemental discipline for elbow on Josh Morrissey

In last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil was assessed a five minute major penalty and a game misconduct for elbowing Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey. Martin Pospisil elbows Josh Morrissey in the head#Fla

Published: 9 months ago

Flames eliminated but Saturday night is still a Battle of Alberta

If the Calgary Flames need to dig deep and find reasons to stay fully motivated during their final stretch of games this season, well … at least Saturday night should be easy. It’s the Edmonton Oilers who are rolling into town, after all, and a B

Published: 9 months ago