Dustin Wolf named NHL’s top rookie in Daily Faceoff’s first quarter awards

When the Calgary Flames traded Jacob Markstrom to the New Jersey Devils back in June, two thoughts probably crossed the minds of Flames fans: “It’s time to see what Dustin Wolf can do!” And “Is he ready?” Well, through the first quarter of

Published: 1 month ago

With Elias Lindholm traded, it appears the Flames have finally picked a positive direction

The days of reckoning have finally arrived in Calgary. The first half of the 2023–24 regular season was always going to be used as a litmus test for this Calgary Flames team. With Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, and Chris Tanev all set to become UFAs

Published: 11 months ago

How the Elias Lindholm trade happened: Mexican vacations, a no-trade list and no in-flight Wi-Fi

A behind-the-scenes look at the events that led to Lindholm being traded from Calgary to Vancouver.

Published: 11 months ago

Pike joined the Kevin Karius Show on Sports 1440 to talk the Lindholm trade

The Calgary Flames have made a trade. A big one! A really big one! FlamesNation managing editor Ryan Pike appeared on the Kevin Karius Show on Sports 1440 in Edmonton on Thursday morning to break it all down. The #Flames have shipped Elias Lindholm o

Published: 11 months ago

Potential Upsides for Flames in the Lindholm Trade

The post Potential Upsides for Flames in the Lindholm Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. While the Vancouver Canucks got the player they wanted in Elias Lindholm, the Calgary Flames might have made out well. How did that happen? The post Potenti

Published: 11 months ago

Canucks trade for Lindholm a gamble, but added centre depth is worth the risk

The Vancouver Canucks acquired Elias Lindholm in a blockbuster move on Wednesday, a trade that might just be worth the risk.

Published: 11 months ago

Defense Notes: Tanev, Walker, Mukhamadullin

Blueline notes from around the NHL including Calgary and Vancouver also discussing Chris Tanev, San Jose makes a roster move, and more.

Published: 11 months ago

‘Happy it’s over with’: Elias Lindholm excited by trade to Vancouver

Elias Lindholm was halfway between Mexico and Calgary when he found out he had been traded. Now, on the right side of the playoff line with the Vancouver Canucks, he’s ready to help his new team any way he can.

Published: 11 months ago

Watch Live: Canucks GM Allvin discusses Lindholm trade

Vancouver Canucks general manager Patrik Allvin is set to meet the media on Thursday after completing a huge deal to acquire Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

Published: 11 months ago

NHL All-Star draft: Matthews, Hughes unite teammates

The NHL All-Star Player Draft returned for the first time since 2015 on Thursday night, as four captains took turns selecting their teams for Saturday's three-on-three tournament in Toronto.The assistant captains had already been named along with the

Published: 11 months ago

Craig Conroy continues Calgary Flames’ focus on asset management with Elias Lindholm trade

When Craig Conroy was named general manager of the Calgary Flames back in May, he inherited seven major players poised to become unrestricted free agents following the 2023-24 season. At the time, he pledged both to focus on asset management and to g

Published: 11 months ago

Lindholm 'super excited' about joining Canucks

Elias Lindholm said he learned he had been traded from Calgary to Vancouver while flying home from a beach vacation in Mexico, says he's 'super excited' about joining Canucks.

Published: 11 months ago

Flames acquistion of Kuzmenko could be very beneficial for Huberdeau

The Calgary Flames’ choice to bring in Andrei Kuzmenko as part of the package for Elias Lindholm may work wonders for the organization. Despite his struggles this season, Kuzmenko’s skillset was on clear display in his rookie campaign with the V

Published: 11 months ago