Dreger: Flames could be more aggressive than expected at trade deadline

Don’t be surprised if the Calgary Flames end up being one of the more aggressive teams in the National Hockey League ahead of this season’s trade deadline. According to TSN hockey insider Darren Dreger on the latest edition of the network’s “

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Flames' Zadorov says he's staying away from Russia while Putin's regime is in power

Calgary Flames’ Nikita Zadorov is well aware of the ramifications he could face after speaking out on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 28-year-old recently sat down for an interview with Russian YouTuber Yuri Dud, where he denounced the war goi

Published: 1 year ago

Flames’ Nikita Zadorov speaks out against Russian invasion of Ukraine

CALGARY — Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov spoke Friday about his denouncement of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, referencing an interview on YouTube with Russian journalist Yury Dud that was posted Friday. During the two-hour-long intervie

Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames prospects Yegor Yegorov and Cade Littler are off to strong starts

We know that it seems like the Calgary Flames just started training camp – it’s true, they literally did – but a lot of leagues around the globe have already begun their seasons. A pair of Flames draft choices, Yegor Yegorov and Cade Littler, h

Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, and the Nashville Predators

The Flames should look for a forward if they trade Noah Hanifin. The Nashville Predators will eventually have some big decisions in net, but not just yet.

Published: 1 year ago

Elias Lindholm Makes It Clear What He Wants From the Flames

The post Elias Lindholm Makes It Clear What He Wants From the Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Elias Lindholm has made it clear to the Calgary Flames that he wants to stay, but also clear that it will take a certain amount to keep him. The p

Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumour Roundup: Latest on Stamkos, Pinto, Toews and Backlund

In the latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman discussed a variety of contract situations around the league, from Steven Stamkos to Mikael Backlund and more.

Published: 1 year ago

Expect Mikael Backlund to extend, be named Flames captain

Mikael Backlund is emerging as the deserved front-runner to be the next captain of the Calgary Flames. I speculated that a possible reason for delayed negotiations between Elias Lindholm and the Flames could be due to Calgary’s prioritization of a

Published: 1 year ago

2023-24 Calgary Flames predictions: Blake Coleman scores 20 goals and reaches 40 points

I’ve written about what feels like almost every player on the Calgary Flames roster for this upcoming season, and the last player that I want to make a prediction on might be one of my favourites on the roster, even though he’s not a “marquee�

Published: 1 year ago

32 Thoughts: Mikael Backlund wants to stay, contract negotiations underway, and an update on Oliver Kylington

It wouldn’t be another 32 Thoughts Podcast day without some juicy Calgary Flames news.  On the most recent episode, Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek took time to discuss Mikael Backlund’s contract situation as well as Oliver Kylington’s absenc

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Flames' Backlund has informed management he is willing to re-sign: report

After months of speculation, it appears that Mikael Backlund is indeed willing to sign an extension with the Calgary Flames. At the end of the 2022-23 season, Backlund was one of several Flames who expressed hesitancy in signing a new deal. Based of

Published: 1 year ago

Flames Have Plenty of Options in Net

Do the Calgary Flames have too much of a good thing in their goaltending situation? A goaltending platoon is currently viewed as the way to go in the NHL, and…

Published: 1 year ago

The top ten most essential Calgary Flames games in 2023–24

The Calgary Flames’ 2023–24 season officially got underway yesterday with training camp kicking off with the start of on-ice training sessions.  While the news varied from pure joy to have the team back together, to some disheartening news regar

Published: 1 year ago