Coleman: Gaudreau will be 'looking down' on Flames-Blue Jackets game

Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is bracing for an emotional matinee game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday, as the contest will mark the first meeting of Johnny Gaudreau's former teams since his death in August."It's just kind of surre

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5 Flames prospects that could be signed by the end of the season

Since the hiring of Craig Conroy as general manager a couple years back, the Calgary Flames have done a really nice job bolstering their prospect pool. In addition to several promising young players on the NHL roster, or biding their time with the AH

Published: 4 weeks ago

It’s time for the Calgary Flames to weaponize their cap space following Anthony Mantha’s injury

Following the news that Anthony Mantha will be out for the rest of the season, the Calgary Flames are now in an interesting spot. The team now has more room on the wings for younger players to enter the lineup, and they have a boatload of cap space a

Published: 4 weeks ago

The Jacob Markstrom trade is looking like a win-win for both sides so far

The Flames were rumoured to move Jacob Markstrom for quite some time. Prior to last year’s deadline, there were so many Markstrom to the Devils rumours that Markstrom was already looking at homes in New Jersey. The Flames ultimately decided to keep

Published: 4 weeks ago

Hot Topics: Anthony Mantha’s injury opens the door of opportunity

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the Flames’ tough loss to the Canucks in Vancouver, Anthony Mantha’s season-ending injury and the news o

Published: 4 weeks ago

Hot Topics: Anthony Mantha’s injury opens the door of opportunity

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the Flames’ tough loss to the Canucks in Vancouver, Anthony Mantha’s season-ending injury and the news o

Published: 4 weeks ago

Consistency Is Key for the Calgary Flames If They Plan to Contend

The post Consistency Is Key for the Calgary Flames If They Plan to Contend appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Calgary Flames have always struggled with consistency. With a younger team, now is the time to find consistent gameplay. The post Consist

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HOT TOPICS: Who should be Calgary Flames top contract-extension target?

The Calgary Flames’ calendar includes just one game in a six-day span. Phew. The Flames, after playing five times (in five different cities) during an eight-day grind, will certainly benefit from a bit of a rest and recharge. They won’t mind stas

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Next men up: 3 Wranglers who should be considered for Flames call-ups

The Calgary Wranglers are off to an awesome start to the 2024-25 American Hockey League season. As part of that several of their players have performed really well in their roles. Here are three players that we think the Calgary Flames should conside

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Flames forward Lomberg has hilarious reaction after epic fight: "I actually did feel a little bad"

It hasn’t taken long for Calgary Flames forward Ryan Lomberg to become a favourite among both fans and his teammates. Shortly after winning a Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers, the Flames signed Lomberg to a two-year, $4 million deal. The 29-y

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Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Jacob Battaglia tearing up the OHL

In the past week, the Calgary Flames’ OHL prospects were the big story, with three players putting up big numbers for their junior clubs. Continuing his absolute tear to start the year, 2024 second rounder Jacob Battaglia scored three goals and fiv

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Flames not making excuses despite wildly tiresome schedule

The Calgary Flames have had an awfully difficult schedule as of late, but don’t expect to hear them make any complaints over it. The Flames fell on the road to the Vancouver Canucks by a 3-1 final last night to drop their record to 8-6-3 on the se

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Comparing the Calgary Flames’ 2024–25 start to 2023–24

It’s been a mixed bag for the Calgary Flames so far this season. After a shocking 5–0–1 start to the year, the team has struggled of late, going 3–5–2 over their last eleven games. That leaves them at a very pedestrian 8–5–3 on the year

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