How many countries have a better goalie option than Canada?

While Team Canada has a stacked roster heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, goaltending could prove to be their Achilles’ heel. Canada has yet to announce their goaltenders for the tournament, though based on a report this morning, it s

Published: 2 months ago

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Blues – 1/16/25

The Calgary Flames take on the St. Louis Blues at the Enterprise Center tonight.  Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (21-15-7) at BLUES (21-20-4)…

Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL odds, betting preview (Jan. 16): Flames vs. Blues predictions

The Calgary Flames will complete their season series with the St. Louis Blues on Thursday evening at the Enterprise Center. The Blues were able to advantage of a favourable scheduling spot and earn a 2-1 win over the Flames on Tuesday, and bested Cal

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames Game Day 44: A rematch in St. Louis (6pm MT)

On Tuesday night at the Enterprise Center in St. Louis, the Calgary Flames (21-15-7, 49 points) and St. Louis Blues (21-20-4, 46 points) played a tight-checking hockey game where three goals were scored and the Blues came out on top. On Thursday, the

Published: 3 weeks ago

6 Calgary Flames players who could be traded at the deadline

The Calgary Flames are entering this year’s trade deadline in a much different position than anyone would have imagined before the season began. The Flames were projected by most to be in the bottom of the standings by the conclusion of the 2024-2

Published: 3 weeks ago

Grading the Flames at the midway point of the season

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writer Wes Gilbertson about the Flames season at the halfway point of the year. They discuss what Wes has liked and disliked about the Flames, the NHL deb

Published: 3 weeks ago

What should Rasmus Andersson’s extension with the Flames look like?

On Tuesday on TSN’s “Insider Trading” segment, Pierre LeBrun reported a couple pieces of information that many Calgary Flames fans probably suspected… but didn’t really know. The Flames have “no interest” in trading Andersson. “In fac

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames Likely Trade Deadline Buyers, Won’t Deplete Roster

The post Flames Likely Trade Deadline Buyers, Won’t Deplete Roster appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Calgary Flames aren't likely to sell assets at the NHL Trade deadline and more than not depleting their roster, might they become buyers? The p

Published: 3 weeks ago

Does Dan Vladar really get tougher starts than Dustin Wolf?

A debate in Calgary Flames circles recently is about the split in responsibility between the two goaltenders. While Dustin Wolf is having a phenomenal rookie season and is starting to make noise in the Calder Trophy conversation, many members of the

Published: 3 weeks ago

Breaking down the 2024-25 Flames’ path to the Stanley Cup Playoffs

At the end of the day, it’s the final goal of every NHL team to make the playoffs and win the Stanley Cup, and the Calgary Flames are no different. For a fan, it’s the thrill of a lifetime to watch your team do just that. For where the Flames cur

Published: 3 weeks ago

It’s time for the Calgary Flames to move on from Tyson Barrie

Among the few additions the Calgary Flames made in the offseason, they took a flyer on defenceman Tyson Barrie, who they originally signed to a Professional Try-Out (PTO). The 33-year-old impressed the team enough during the preseason to earn a one-y

Published: 3 weeks ago

How the Flames have defied expectations halfway through the season

Last season, the Calgary Flames finished 24th overall in the NHL standings with 81 points and a points percentage of just 0.494. In the summer, Flames general manager Craig Conroy continued a teardown that had begun in earnest during the regular seas

Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Vancouver Canucks

The Calgary Flames aren't interested in trading Rasmus Andersson, and the Vancouver Canucks situation is one of the things tying up the trade market.

Published: 3 weeks ago