Three takeaways as Flames fall in fight-filled contest in Columbus

It’s not the sort of assessment that you hear from Ryan Huska very often. The Calgary Flames’ head coach expected that a few of his guys, specifically those who skated alongside the late Johnny Gaudreau, might have some struggles in what was alwa

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Ukraine parliament presents service award to TSN announcer Gord Miller

TSN announcer Gord Miller is best known for his calls of some of Canada’s most iconic sporting moments, but he’s making a global impact for his work to grow the game worldwide. Miller, who has worked for TSN since 1994, recently travelled to Ukr

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4 Calgary Flames storylines to follow at the Young Stars Classic

In the grand scheme of things, the 2023 Young Stars Classic probably won’t be the be-all, end-all of anybody’s hockey career. At worst, we’ll see the Calgary Flames play three games against prospects from the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks an

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Nikita Zadorov continues to be one of the Calgary Flames organization’s best humans

When the Calgary Flames traded for Nikita Zadorov a few summers ago, the number of eye rolls per capita in the city of Calgary increased significantly. Just a few years later, you’d be safe to bet that most people regret that instant reaction. Afte

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NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames GM Conroy On Elias Lindholm and Others Entering Their Final Year

Flames GM Craig Conroy on their players who are entering the final year of their contracts. The Flames continue to work away at an Elias Lindholm extension.

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Ex-Flames Brett and Nick Ritchie land PTOs with new teams

The NHL careers for ex-Calgary Flames brothers Brett and Nick Ritchie may not be over just yet. Both brothers were unable to find homes over the summer as free agents, but were signed to PTOs on Thursday morning. Brett’s is with the Florida Panthe

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The Calgary Flames need to be extremely cautious with how much money they give to their 2024 UFAs

The biggest topic of conversation this Calgary Flames season is what is going to happen with their six 2024 unrestricted free agents: Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov and Oliver Kylington. Should they sign th

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Zadorov guarantees the Flames will make the playoffs this season

There has been optimism in the air as of late regarding the potential of the Calgary Flames entering the 2023-24 season, and Nikita Zadorov helped raise it to new heights on Wednesday. The 28-year-old defenceman made a guest appearance on Flames Tal

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Blues bring in Nick Ritchie on PTO

The St. Louis Blues signed forward Nick Ritchie to a professional tryout, the team announced Thursday.Ritchie split the 2022-23 season with the Arizona Coyotes and Calgary Flames, amassing 13 goals and 26 points in 74 outings. His best statistical se

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Why the Calgary Flames’ Elias Lindholm dilemma already feels like a no-win

Because the Flames failed to sign, or trade, Lindholm this summer, they've entered a situation they hoped to avoid.

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The case for Dustin Wolf to make the Flames opening night roster

With training camp for the 2023-24 season ready to kick off in just a few weeks’ time, it is time to take a look at the Calgary Flames’ top organizational prospect, and why he should be part of the 2023-24 Flames roster. That player is none other

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2023 FlamesNation Prospect Rankings: The individual lists

Our consensus list has been revealed. The Calgary Flames’ top prospect according to our voting panel is reigning American Hockey League goaltender of the year (and most valuable player) Dustin Wolf… for the second year in a row! Let’s take a lo

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5 NHL players with the most to prove this season

NHL players, like most athletes, will try to use anything they can as motivation. An opponent even mildly downplays them while talking to reporters? Instant bulletin-board material. But players' motivations go far beyond petty rivalries, of course. S

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