Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Red Wings – 11/27/24

The Calgary Flames take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (12-7-3) at RED…

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Projected Lineups for Flames vs Ducks – 1/30/25

The Calgary Flames take on the Anaheim Ducks tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. DUCKS (21-23-6) at FLAMES (24-18-7) 9 p.m. ET; SNW, KCOP-13,…

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Flames’ Connor Zary expected to begin skating ‘over the next week or so’

One of the most common questions we’ve received from fans of the Calgary Flames in recent weeks is “Hey, when is Connor Zary expected back?” After Zary suffered a knee injury early this month, the initial fears were that his season could be ove

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NHL odds, betting preview (Jan. 30): Ducks vs. Flames predictions

Just as the Calgary Flames have dropped two straight matchups inside of regulation, the Vancouver Canucks have gone on a three-game winning streak, and suddenly the Flames sit one point back in the playoff race. Calgary does hold a game in hand over

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5 depth centres Calgary Flames should target ahead of the trade deadline

The Calgary Flames’ impressive first half of the 2024-25 season may end up altering their trade deadline plans. The expectation entering the season was that the Flames would be sellers for the second straight year, but against all odds, they are r

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Flames Game Day 50: Duck hunting against Anaheim (7pm MT)

The Calgary Flames (24-18-7, 55 points) did something on Tuesday night that’s not all that common this season: they lost at home. They’ll try not to make that a habit on Thursday evening when they host the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6, 48 points). The

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Calgary Flames: Revisiting the Jarome Iginla Trade

Over 11 years ago, in late March 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader but one of the best leaders in NHL history in…

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Daily Faceoff names Flames’ MacKenzie Weegar as best option to replace Alex Pietrangelo at 4 Nations Face-Off

Over the weekend, a bit of news dropped, as the Vegas Golden Knights announced that Alex Pietrangelo won’t be part of Team Canada’s entry at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. Pietrangelo’s withdrawal from the event opens the door for someone els

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February update on the Calgary Flames’ 2025 NHL Draft first-round picks

The 2024–25 season was anticipated to be one where the Calgary Flames’ successes were measured upon player development, team culture, and NHL draft lottery odds. In other words, it appeared the rebuild was finally here. Despite the expectations t

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Will Team Canada select Mackenzie Weegar?

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about Mackenzie Weegar’s chances of being selected as Alex Pietrangelo’s replacement for Team Canada’s 4 Nat

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Calgary Flames on track to be one of the lowest scoring playoff teams of the 21st century

Somehow, someway, on January 30th, the Calgary Flames are sitting in a playoff spot. Even after back-to-back regulation losses, the Flames have maintained a razor-thin grip on the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Flames sitting in

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Rory Kerins’ AHL assignment was a mistake (and a sign of bigger problems)

Rory Kerins has had about as good of a start to his NHL career as you can ask for, collecting four points in his first five games in the big league. Considering the Calgary Flames’ lack of offensive output this season, Kerins was a nice addition to

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Could the Vancouver Canucks Have a Calgary Flames Downfall?

The post Could the Vancouver Canucks Have a Calgary Flames Downfall? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In 2022 the Calgary Flames lost two star forwards in the same offseason. It looks like the Vancouver Canucks experience a similar fate soon. The po

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