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

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Canadiens have met with 2024 prospect Tij Iginla on multiple occasions: report

The Montreal Canadiens appear to have a strong interest in selecting Jarome Iginla’s son at the upcoming NHL Draft. According to a new report from BPM Sports host Stephane Gonzalez, members of the Canadiens’ management team have already met with

Published: 9 months ago

Why Flames’ Huska opted against pulling Markstrom in loss to Ducks

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska reflects on his decision to not pull goaltender Jakob Markstrom during the Flames’ 5-3 loss to the Anaheim Ducks and if he was sending a message to his team vying for a comeback.

Published: 9 months ago

Not 'good enough': Huska explains decision not to pull the goalie vs. Ducks

Ryan Huska just didn’t think it was worth the risk. The Calgary Flames were down two goals to the Anaheim Ducks late in the third period on Tuesday night, and that’s generally a scenario where we’ve seen Huska pull his goaltender. But on Tuesda

Published: 9 months ago

Are we talking enough about Jaden Lipinski? (A Calgary Flames prospect update)

Folks, it’s natural for everybody to fixate on particular prospects. But part of the fun of covering a hockey team is seeing some players blossom in the background. From the 2023 draft class, the Flames grabbed high-skill players in Samuel Honzek,

Published: 9 months ago

Ex-Flames defenceman Hanifin has been exceptional for the Golden Knights

Though many Calgary Flames fans weren’t thrilled with how Noah Hanifin handled his trade situation, they all know that their team lost a great defenceman in him. After rumours swirling all season, the Flames finally moved Hanifin just two days bef

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Flames goaltending prospect Sergeev transferring schools

Despite a solid sophomore season with the University of Connecticut, Calgary Flames goaltending prospect Arseni Sergeev has decided to transfer. Sergeev saw some decreased playing time this season, dropping from 20 appearances in the 2022-23 season

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Calgary Flames prospect Hunter Brzustewicz featured prominently in OHL’s annual Coaches Poll

Each year, as the junior hockey season winds down, one of the great rituals is the release of the annual Ontario Hockey League Coaches Poll. The mechanics are pretty simple: the league’s coaches are asked to rank players based on different attribut

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"He wants the puck": Flames getting tremendous value from Andrei Kuzmenko

Andrei Kuzmenko is far from a perfect player, but he has proven to be an excellent fit for the Calgary Flames early on. Kuzmenko was part of the package the Flames acquired from the Vancouver Canucks in a trade that saw Elias Lindholm head the other

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Calgary Flames Prospect Roundup: Playoffs are upon us

The Calgary Flames’ prospects are nearly all playoff-bound. The Calgary Wranglers earned a playoff spot earlier this week and will be heading to the postseason for the second time in the team’s two-year history. Except for Parker Bell, every Flam

Published: 9 months ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames continue to leave points on table after loss to Anaheim Ducks

I understand you can’t win them all, but the Calgary Flames just handed the Anaheim Ducks just their second win in their last 14 games. The Flames most offensive players disguised how horrendous they were defensively by being opportunistic. Throw i

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Flames Visual Recap 74: Kuzmenko scores two but Calgary comes up short against Ducks

The Calgary Flames played host to the Anaheim Ducks in a game between two teams who are not making the playoffs this year. For the Flames, their position in the NHL Draft Lottery could be sweetened if they string together a few losses while the teams

Published: 9 months ago

MacKenzie Weegar calls out effort after latest Flames loss

Although the results don’t exactly matter this late in the game, the team’s wild swings in structure and execution are what define the 2023-24 campaign.

Published: 9 months ago