NHL odds, betting preview (Nov. 29): Flames vs. Blue Jackets predictions

The Calgary Flames’ road woes continued Wednesday night in Detroit, as the Red Wings took advantage of a questionable too many mean penalty in overtime. They are now 3-4-4 on the road this season compared to an elite mark of 9-3-0 on home ice. Stil

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The Calgary Flames’ offence has completely dried up

A lot things have gone wrong for the Calgary Flames as of late, but there’s always been one recurring issue this season: the team’s offensive numbers have been mediocre. Of course that problem can be attributed to a lack of elite talent, but for

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Jeff Marek thinks the Maple Leafs will make a pitch for Nazem Kadri this season

If there’s one thing seemingly every strong hockey team has, it’s depth up the middle. In the case of the Toronto Maple Leafs, they’re a team that has designs on making a push for a Stanley Cup… but they would probably prefer to have a bit mo

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Calder Trophy Rankings: Return of the Mack

If the first two months of the campaign are any indicator, we're in for a real treat with the Calder Trophy race this season.The players on this list have so far separated themselves as the top five rookies in the class, and any one of them is just a

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Johnny Gaudreau to be honoured tonight as Flames take on Blue Jackets

A ceremonial puck drop and video montage will air before the game to honour the former Flame’s legacy, who spent nine seasons with the team. The tribute marks the first home game between the Flames and the Blue Jackets since the Gaudreau brothers

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Yet Another Insider Links Kadri to Maple Leafs in Future Trade

The post Yet Another Insider Links Kadri to Maple Leafs in Future Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Another insider is linking Nazem Kadri to the Toronto Maple Leafs in a trade with the Calgary Flames. Why does this rumor have legs? The post Ye

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Insider Says Flames Almost Sent Summer Offer Sheets to Two Oilers

The post Insider Says Flames Almost Sent Summer Offer Sheets to Two Oilers appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. According to insider Jeff Marek, the Calgary Flames were close to doing what St. Louis did and tendering an offer sheet to two former Oilers.

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Flames practice on Monday featured Guy Gaudreau and new forward lines

The Calgary Flames had a road trip they’d rather forget last week, dropping all four games of an eastern road swing. They’re undoubtedly hoping to change their fortunes this week as they embark upon a stretch of seven of their next nine games on

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NHL Trade Talk Prediction: Clock Ticking on Kuzmenko’s NHL Career

The post NHL Trade Talk Prediction: Clock Ticking on Kuzmenko’s NHL Career appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Andrei Kuzmenko is struggling with the Calgary Flames. Why could Kuzmenko head back to Russia after his season ends? The post NHL Trade Ta

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Marek: Flames considered signing Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg to offer sheets

So it seems like the Calgary Flames almost weaponized their cap space and handed out a couple of offer sheets to a pair of players from their most bitter rival over the summer. According to Jeff Marek on his debut episode of The Sheet, the Flames wer

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Flames nearly went after Holloway/Broberg before Oilers lost them

The debut of Jeff Marek’s new hockey show, The Sheet, was mandatory listening for Edmonton Oilers fans this afternoon. The veteran hockey broadcaster made his triumphant return to hockey broadcasting, and while his headline guest was former Oilers

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Report: The Calgary Flames almost signed Dylan Holloway and Philip Broberg to dueling offer sheets

Jeff Marek has been out of the game for a little bit but re-entered the hockey world with a massive revelation today. On his new show The Sheet over on Daily Faceoff, Marek provided some insider knowledge into the dual offer sheets that resulted in t

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Flames reports cards: grading each forward through November

The month of November was an eventful one for the Calgary Flames with a lot of highs and lows. The highs were very high which included a four game win streak on home and and the incredible play of Dustin Wolf. The lows included this last four game ro

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