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: 1 month ago

Calgary Flames call up Dustin Wolf as Jacob Markstrom out day-to-day

Wolf was named AHL goaltender of the year the past two seasons, highlighted by his incredible 42-10-2 record with seven shutouts in 2022-23.

Published: 11 months ago

Flames G Markstrom out day-to-day with lower-body injury, Wolf called up

Calgary Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom is listed as day-to-day after suffering a lower-body injury, the team announced Tuesday.

Published: 11 months ago

Flames have recalled Dustin Wolf from the Wranglers

The Calgary Flames have recalled top goaltending prospect Dustin Wolf from their AHL affiliate Wranglers. This marks the third time Wolf has been called up to the Flames this season. He most recently played a stretch of games in November due to Jaco

Published: 11 months ago

Pacific Power Rankings, Week 14: Looking at the seven players the NHL picked to join Elias Lindholm at the All-Star Game

This week, the league announced the player from every NHL team who will be heading to Toronto for the All-Star Weekend on Feb. 1-3. With the rule in place that ensures every team will have at least one All-Star (selected by the league), it gives ever

Published: 11 months ago

Flames still have offer on the table for Hanifin: report

If Noah Hanifin wants to remain with the Calgary Flames, there’s an opportunity for him to do so. It was reported by many that the Flames had made a long-term offer to Hanifin’s camp earlier in the season, though since nothing came of it, fans a

Published: 1 year ago

The return of Jakob Pelletier may have a big impact on Jonathan Huberdeau

Jonathan Huberdeau seems to have turned a corner to start 2024 with the Calgary Flames. Huberdeau has posted eight points in his last eight games, which includes five primary assists and two goals. After another disappointing start to the season, Hub

Published: 1 year ago

The Iginla Update: How Jade, Tij, and Joe Iginla have played to start 2024

Jarome Iginla and the Calgary Flames made a long-awaited reunion this offseason when the team appointed Jarome as special advisor to the general manager. Jarome’s return to the NHL comes at a time when he and his wife Kara’s three kids’ hockey

Published: 1 year ago

How should the Calgary Flames divide up goaltending duties on their six game homestand?

Folks, we’re about two weeks out from the National Hockey League’s annual All-Star break, and the Calgary Flames have six home games remaining between themselves and a week off to rest and heal up. (Well, except for Elias Lindholm, who’ll be he

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Need to Hurry Up and Sell

The Calgary Flames are a tricky team to get a read on. They won their final game in 2023 as well as their next two to begin the New Year…

Published: 1 year ago

'We're making strides': Strong starts fuelling Calgary Flames' hot streak

'I think right now having the lead and closing it out shows we’ve matured over the season and that’s been a goal of ours,' said defenceman MacKenzie Weegar

Published: 1 year ago

FlamesNation Mailbag: Looking at trades, call-ups, and defensive zone structure

Folks, we’re just shy of two months from the National Hockey League’s annual trade deadline – by our count, about 54 or 55 days away. The Calgary Flames could be a central figure in the festivities, between their placement in the Western Confer

Published: 1 year ago

Analytics models have Flames goalie Markstrom first in this important stat

The Calgary Flames may not be in a playoff spot right now, but it isn’t for a lack of goaltending. Though trade rumours have been swirling around Jacob Markstrom off the ice recently, the veteran goaltender has not allowed the noise to affect his

Published: 1 year ago