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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Flames’ Conroy Wants Kuzmenko, Kuzmenko Needs to Be Wanted

The post Flames’ Conroy Wants Kuzmenko, Kuzmenko Needs to Be Wanted appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Vancouver Canucks get Elias Lindholm, a good hockey player. That said, why is there a chance the Calgary Flames made a steal of a deal? The po

Published: 11 months ago

2024 NHL All-Star Skills Competition roundup

The NHL's bid to make the 2024 All-Star Skills Competition more fun to watch arguably paid off Friday night thanks in part to Connor McDavid's theatrics (though we sorely missed another chaotic appearance from Michael Buble).The Oilers captain took h

Published: 11 months ago

With Sean Monahan trade, Canadiens manipulated pressure points to their advantage

The Canadiens wanted a first-round pick for Sean Monahan, and when Elias Lindholm got traded, it created the conditions for them to get one.

Published: 11 months ago

Major notes from Craig Conroy’s interview on The Jeff Marek Show

Fresh off the big trade that he executed with the Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy joined Matt Marchese on The Jeff Marek Show to break down the trade with the Canucks, what to expect going forward, and even more. Here’s what he sa

Published: 11 months ago

NHL Rumors: Elias Lindholm Trade Signals Roster Rest for Flames

The rumors in the NHL surrounding the Calgary Flames are escalating after the Elias Lindholm trade, as all eyes will be on what they do next.

Published: 11 months ago

Explaining Dillon Dube’s contract status with Flames after criminal charge

Dillon Dube, one of five hockey players facing sexual assault charges in a high-profile case in London, Ont., is currently in the final season of his contract with the Calgary Flames. While some fans are calling on the Flames to immediately sever tie

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Flames defenceman MacKenzie Weegar finds himself in elite company

MacKenzie Weegar wasn’t available to be selected in Thursday’s all-star fantasy draft. That’s a shame. Especially because the Calgary Flames, after swapping Elias Lindholm to the Vancouver Canucks, are no longer represented at the mid-season sp

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The Calgary Flames control six picks in the first four rounds of 2024’s draft

Friends, if you’ve been following the Calgary Flames this season, you’ve probably noticed two things. First, they’ve been swapping out some of their older, pending free agent players for younger players and draft picks. Second, as a result of t

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Bruins Were Serious Lindholm Contenders Before Canucks Trade

The post Bruins Were Serious Lindholm Contenders Before Canucks Trade appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. According to multiple reports, the Boston Bruins were serious contenders for Elias Lindholm before he was traded to the Canucks. The post Bruins

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Meet the Buyers: Trading for Chris Tanev would be a luxury for the Dallas Stars

Today’s team will be the second we look at from the Central Division. This is Meet the Buyers, where we look at teams that are contenders for the Stanley Cup, and what they need to improve their chances. The Calgary Flames have two players – Chri

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Flames probably regret gifting Monahan to Canadiens now

Less than two years ago, the Calgary Flames paid a significant price to the Montreal Canadiens to take Sean Monahan off their hands. Roughly two months ahead of the 2022-23 season, the Flames dealt Monahan and a first-round pick to the Canadiens in

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NHL Rumors: Rental Options for the Vancouver Canucks, and a Top 40 NHL Trade Bait Board

Some defenseman rental options for the Vancouver Canucks after the Elias Lindholm trade. Top 40, now top 37 NHL trade bait board.

Published: 11 months ago