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

NHL odds, betting preview (Jan. 11): Kings vs. Flames predictions

The Calgary Flames will look to take advantage of a favourable scheduling spot when they host the division rival Los Angeles Kings on Saturday evening. The Kings played No. 1 goaltender Darcy Kuemper last night in a tough matchup versus the Winnipeg

Published: 4 weeks ago

Flames Game Day 41: Back at home to host the Kings (8pm MT)

After a bit of a delay, the Calgary Flames (19-14-7, 45 points) will hit the midway point of their 2024-25 schedule on Saturday night. And they’ll do so with a big test in the form of the visiting Los Angeles Kings (24-10-5, 53 points), playing on

Published: 4 weeks ago

Would Flames’ Andersson Adapt If Part Unwanted Trade to Oilers?

The post Would Flames’ Andersson Adapt If Part Unwanted Trade to Oilers? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Calgary Flames Rasmus Andersson has been a solid blue liner. What if he were traded to the hated Oilers or the Canucks? Could he adapt? T

Published: 4 weeks ago

The Flames need to make changes to their fourth line

In order for the Calgary Flames to have success, they need all four of their forward lines to contribute to victories. Whether it’s producing offence, preventing goals, or playing physical. Each line needs to bring something to the table. The fourt

Published: 4 weeks ago

Breaking down how the Calgary Flames offence is definitively the worst in the NHL

Every time we think the Calgary Flames’ Cinderella run is coming to an end, they string together a couple of wins to keep their 2024–25 playoff hopes alive. Now over three months into the season, the Flames remain firmly in the playoff hunt. Perh

Published: 4 weeks ago

Johnny Gaudreau and Jarome Iginla featured on Flames’ Quarter-Century Teams

As part of a celebration of the first 25 years of the current century – the 21st century – the National Hockey League is unveiling each club’s Quarter-Century Teams during the first month of 2025. As part of these festivities, the NHL announced

Published: 4 weeks ago

GAME DAY: Pivotal Pacific matchup between Kings and Flames

Los Angeles Kings (23-10-5) at Calgary Flames (19-14-7) When: Saturday, 8 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome TV: CBC Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Flames +135, Kings -110 The buzz It was supposed to be a rematch. But with the wildfires in Los An

Published: 4 weeks ago

Flames’ Rasmus Andersson loves playing in Calgary but understands ‘that it’s a business’

It’s clear that Rasmus Andersson would like to remain in a Calgary Flames uniform. On Friday afternoon, Eric Francis wrote a great article for Sportsnet with some interesting quotes from Flames’ defenceman Rasmus Andersson. However, the most nota

Published: 4 weeks ago

Flames’ Connor Zary Avoids Surgery, Out Indefinitely

The post Flames’ Connor Zary Avoids Surgery, Out Indefinitely appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Calgary Flames have announced that forward Connor Zary has avoided surgery on his leg and is out indefinitely. The post Flames’ Connor Zary Avoids

Published: 1 month ago

Flames forward Connor Zary won't require surgery, out 'an indefinite period'

Losing Connor Zary for any length of time is a blow for the Calgary Flames. But given how painful it looked when he suffered an injury from a knee-on-knee hit from Anaheim Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson on Tuesday night, Friday afternoon’s announce

Published: 1 month ago

Flames’ Rasmus Andersson: ‘I hate the Oilers, I hate the Canucks and that’s the way I am’

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson could be a valuable trade chip ahead of the March 7 NHL trade deadline.

Published: 1 month ago

Flames forward Connor Zary avoids surgery after injury vs Ducks, out indefinitely

Players, coaches, and fans can take comfort in the fact that forward Connor Zary avoided the worst, but still will be a long way away from returning to the ice. The Calgary Flames announced on Friday afternoon that Zary has avoided the need for surge

Published: 1 month ago