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

Published: 1 month ago

Ranking top candidates to be dealt before NHL trade deadline

The would-be No. 1 name on the list in Elias Lindholm has already been shipped out, as have fellow coveted players Sean Monahan and Andrei Kuzmenko.Even with those players off the board, there are plenty of intriguing options for contenders and retoo

Published: 11 months ago

Burning Questions: Could Jacob Markstrom be the next Flame dealt?

On the latest episode of Burning Questions, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the possibility of goalie Jacob Markstrom getting moved before the trade deadline, how Andrei Kuzmenk

Published: 11 months ago

3 Reasons the Flames Should Trade Jacob Markstrom

Despite being the most influential reason the Calgary Flames are within two games of a playoff spot, they should pull the trigger on a Jacob Markstrom trade. No sane human…

Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Guentzel, Tanev, Hanifin and Henrique Clogging the Trade Market

There's lots of trade interest in Jake Guentzel, Chris Tanev, Noah Hanifin and Adam Henrique but the wait-and-see is clogging the market.

Published: 11 months ago

What’s Going On In The Pacific Division: The Flames win streak comes to an end, Kings continue to struggle, and more!

It’s everyone’s favourite weekly article where we look at the Pacific Division. The Calgary Flames had a three-game win streak snapped, the Vancouver Canucks got “griddied” on, the Edmonton Oilers aren’t looking too hot, and the Los Angeles

Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, Noah Hanifin and Jacob Markstrom

Jacob Markstrom hasn't been asked to waive his no-trade clause. Noah Hanifin needs to make a decision. Two Edmonton Oilers that likely won't be moved for a rental are... 

Published: 11 months ago

"Every day sun, but minus": Kuzmenko enjoying life in Calgary since joining the Flames

Andrei Kuzmenko is still adjusting to life with the Calgary Flames. The 28-year-old was acquired just two weeks ago in a big deal that saw Elias Lindholm head to the Vancouver Canucks. On the ice, things have gone well for Kuzmenko, as he has two g

Published: 11 months ago

What has enabled the Calgary Flames to start playing their best hockey of the season?

It’s interesting to see what a few days off and a blockbuster trade can do for a team. Before the All-Star break, the Calgary Flames went through a rough six-game homestand going 2-4-0 and losing two important “four-point” games to the St. Loui

Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets

The rumors mill is heating up as the deadline approaches specifically around the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets.

Published: 11 months ago

Lightning emerging as a very realistic suitor to acquire Hanifin from Flames

The clock is ticking for the Calgary Flames to make a decision on pending UFA defenceman Noah Hanifin. While it feels like a foregone conclusion that the Flames will move Chris Tanev ahead of the March 8 trade deadline, the future remains slightly m

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames forward Jakob Pelletier out day-to-day with upper-body injury

Pelletier was injured Monday night against the Rangers.

Published: 11 months ago

Checking in on the 2023 draft class: a Calgary Flames prospect update

It’s hard to believe it, but we’re creeping up very quickly on the 2023-24 trade deadline. So not only does that mean that the NHL season is almost two-thirds completed, but it also means that the 2023 NHL Draft was eight months ago. So eight mon

Published: 11 months ago