Gaudreau tributes filled today's Flames game in Columbus

Today’s game between the Calgary Flames and Columbus Blue Jackets was every bit as emotional as expected. The Blue Jackets were able to walk away with a 5-2 win, but few were talking about the final result. This game marked the first time the Fla

Published: 1 month ago

We’re talkin’ playoffs! A Calgary Flames prospect update

The Calgary Wranglers were in the spotlight this past week, as they entered the AHL’s Calder Cup playoffs as the lowest seed in the Pacific Division… and beat the Tucson Roadrunners twice on their home ice to sweep their way into the division sem

Published: 8 months ago

Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Andrew Mangiapane hits at least 25 goals’

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. Of all the predictions that I ended up getting wrong, this might be the most interesting one to delve into. Andrew Mangiapane was part of arguably the Calgary Flames�

Published: 8 months ago

Joel Hanley was quietly effective for the Calgary Flames in a small sample size in 2023-24

The Calgary Flames claimed defender Joel Hanley off of waivers on Mar. 5 from the Dallas Stars. The Flames had just traded Chris Tanev and swiftly proceeded to trade Noah Hanifin just after claiming Joel Hanley, so acquiring a veteran defender via wa

Published: 8 months ago

Flames Should Check in on Wild’s Marco Rossi

For the second straight year, Calgary Flames fans have been forced to find a new team to cheer for in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. There was hope amongst the fan…

Published: 8 months ago

Zadorov ignites Canucks crowd with precision snipe

Watch as Vancouver Canucks defenceman Nikita Zadorov beats Nashville Predators goaltender with a precision wrist shot into the top corner to ignite the crowd inside Rogers Arena in Game 5.

Published: 8 months ago

Silovs gets Game 5 nod for Canucks

Arturs Silovs will get the opportunity to clinch a series win for the Vancouver Canucks.The rookie is in net for Game 5 of their first-round playoff series against the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. Silovs was Vancouver's surprise starter in G

Published: 8 months ago

Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Dustin Wolf claims the backup spot by game 20’

Coming into 2023-24, the Calgary Flames goaltending situation was one that had some controversy surrounding it, if you could even call it that. With Jacob Markstrom coming off an uncharacteristically poor season, exacerbating the Flames’ issues all

Published: 8 months ago

Kent Wilson's Calgary Flames mailbag on prospects, the draft and more

Kent Wilson, Special to Postmedia The Flames season is over and questions abound about what comes next for the team in this transitional phase. Brad Treliving’s hail mary retool around Hubeardeau has careened into the ditch, leaving Craig Conroy�

Published: 8 months ago

Ex-Flames defenceman Tanev plays excellent after taking puck to face

Calgary Flames fans are well aware of how tough Chris Tanev is, and the 34-year-old showcased it once again last night. Tanev has played excellent hockey for the Dallas Stars since being acquired from the Flames in late February. He and his new team

Published: 8 months ago

How the NHL determines the draft order (and where the Calgary Flames will likely pick) in the 2024 NHL Draft

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. Friends, the National Hockey League’s annual draft lottery takes place this coming Monday. Every year, the lottery has an impact on the first round order of the non-

Published: 8 months ago

Potential trade destinations for Jacob Markstrom if the Flames move him

The marriage between the Calgary Flames and Jacob Markstrom seems to be coming to an end. Between the ongoing speculation and trade rumours, Markstrom’s strong words following the trade deadline, his comments at the locker cleanout day at the end o

Published: 8 months ago

Blake Coleman’s production in 2023-24 was unexpected but not underappreciated

If the Calgary Flames were to have any success in the 2023-24 regular season, it would be due to a return to form from the biggest name, highest-paid players. I already wrote a report card on Jonathan Huberdeau’s semi-return to form, especially in

Published: 8 months ago