Trade speculation increasing with Flames goalie Dan Vladar

The Calgary Flames haven’t had nearly as many distractions as they did at this time a year ago. Before the 2023-24 season even began, there was a ton of chatter over the many pending UFAs they had. Eventually, all aside from Mikael Backlund wound

Published: 5 months ago

Insider Believes Flames Could Offer Sheet Talented Sabres Forward

The Calgary Flames would benefit from adding a few more young forwards to their organization, and they may try to find one in an unconventional way this offseason. Though the…

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6 candidates to become 1st-time NHL head coaches

The NHL is due for some new blood in the coaching ranks. Veteran head coaches are routinely recycled around the league. There's a chance that's no different this offseason with experienced options such as Mike Sullivan, Rick Tocchet, Joel Quenneville

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Looking at trade partners for Rasmus Andersson

The biggest conversation regarding the Calgary Flames is the future of Rasmus Andersson. In his locker clean-out day interview, Andersson revealed he was playing through a broken fibula. He also revealed that he was unsure what was going to happen ne

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A lukewarm defence of the Sean Monahan trade with Montreal

A very odd chapter in Calgary Flames history will officially close on Monday when the National Hockey League holds its draft lottery. The Flames will finally fulfill a series of ludicrously-complex conditions from a 2022 trade with the Montreal Canad

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Flames coach Ryan Huska on invite to world championship: ‘It is such an honour’

Calgary Flames skipper Ryan Huska will serve as an assistant on Team Canada’s bench staff for the upcoming world championship tournament.

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Big-bodied blueliner Blake Fiddler could bolster Flames defensive ranks at the 2025 NHL Draft

When it comes to the NHL Draft, while teams usually have areas of need, the mantra we always hear is “take the best player available.” The Calgary Flames have an obvious need at the centre position and, all things being equal, they’ll probably

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Gaudreau family channeling grief into new playground in hometown

WESTVILLE, N.J. — The family called him John. It wasn’t until John Gaudreau played for Boston College that he picked up the “Johnny Hockey” nickname that followed him through 11 seasons in the NHL. His mother, Jane, gleefully recalled the “

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Should the Calgary Flames sign Sam Bennett this summer?

It’s probably way too early to be having these kinds of off-season discussions. But the idea of Sam Bennett signing with the Calgary Flames has been a dominant topic of conversation on social media. This all started when Sportsnet’s Pat Steinberg

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Frida Backlund designs limited-edition hoodie for ALS support

The ALS Society of Alberta is continuing its partnership with Alberta Apparel for a hoodie fundraiser supporting Albertans living with ALS. Frida Backlund, wife of Calgary Flames Captain Mikael Backlund, designed the special-edition hoodies in honour

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What will New Jersey Devils’ playoff ouster mean for Calgary Flames on draft day?

While New Jersey Devils netminder Jacob Markstrom racked up 49 saves on Tuesday, his double-overtime defeat is good news for his old team

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Taking a look at the history of the 18th overall pick at the NHL Draft

With the New Jersey Devils officially eliminated from the playoffs, the Calgary Flames will make their first selection at the 2025 NHL Draft with the Devils’ pick at 18th overall. It’s not an ideal situation for a team starved for elite talent, b

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Dustin Wolf deserves the Calder Trophy

This season, hockey fans were spoiled when it came to the Calder Trophy race. It has been a long time since we have seen such a strong rookie class. From Lane Hutson to Macklin Celebrini to Matvei Michkov, this class has been special. However, one na

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