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

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Flames recall journeyman defenceman from AHL

Approximately 24 hours after placing Jordan Oesterle on waivers, the Calgary Flames have called up defenceman Nick DeSimone from the Calgary Wranglers. DeSimone, 28, is in the second year of a two-year deal he signed during the 2022 offseason with t

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Recall Nick DeSimone

The Calgary Flames have recalled defenseman Nick DeSimone from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, per a team release issued Friday. To make room on the active roster, the team assigned Jordan Oesterle, who cleared waivers just minutes ago, to the Wrang

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The Calgary Flames have re-called Nick DeSimone from the Wranglers, Oesterle sent down

After the Calgary Flames’ sixth regulation loss in a row, the team has been looking a lot more serious about kicking off a rebuild. In the most recent 32 Thoughts written article, Eliotte Friedman had a wealth of notes surrounding the Flames. One o

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Jordan Oesterle clears waivers, sent to AHL by Flames; Nick DeSimone recalled from the Wranglers

The Calgary Flames have made their second roster swap of the day, announcing on Friday that they’ve assigned defenceman Jordan Oesterle to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers and recalled defenceman Nick DeSimone from the Wranglers. Th

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Calgary Flames send down Matt Coronato to AHL, call up Martin Pospisil

The Flames currently sit seventh in the Pacific Division with five points while riding a six-game losing streak.

Published: 1 year ago

Flames assign top prospect Matt Coronato to AHL

The Calgary Flames are making some changes amidst a six-game losing streak, sending top prospect Matt Coronato down to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers.

Published: 1 year ago

32 Thoughts: Hanifin not here for a rebuild, Huberdeau and Flames have to work together

On this week’s Friday 32 Thoughts Podcast hosted by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek, they broke down the “tough situation” in Calgary and postulated on where things may go after a brutal start to the 2023–24 season. Decisions o

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Flames assign Matt Coronato to the AHL

After a slow start to his NHL career, the Calgary Flames have chosen to assign Matt Coronato to the Calgary Wranglers of the AHL. Coronato, who was selected 13th overall in 2021 by the Flames, was able to crack the opening night roster out of traini

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Calgary Flames send Matt Coronato to AHL’s Wranglers, recall Martin Pospisil from AHL

In advance of their weekend trip to Seattle, the Calgary Flames have made a forward swap. Headed to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers is forward Matt Coronato. Headed to the Flames from the Wranglers is forward Martin Pospisil. Getting

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The Calgary Flames assign Matt Coronato to the AHL, recall Martin Pospisil

One of the Calgary Flames’ top prospects looks to be headed to the AHL, while another long-time prospect is headed to the big club. The team announced they have assigned Matt Coronato to the Calgary Wranglers while also recalling Martin Pospisil in

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TWC Flames Mailbag: Calgary’s rough start, a possible rebuild, who’s to blame, and potential trade options

The Flames have kicked off the 2023–24 season in a disastrous fashion. We asked you for your Calgary Flames questions in our second TWC Mailbag of the year. Here’s what you asked. There were some clear trends so I’ve grouped some questions toge

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The Calgary Flames have shown increasing evidence that they’re seriously considering a rebuild

Four score and seven years ago—wait no, this past offseason, the Calgary Flames went on a journey to find a new direction for the team. Gone were the days of Brad Treliving as general manager and Darryl Sutter as head coach. Trelviing was replaced

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