3 Takeaways From Flames’ 5-2 Loss to Blue Jackets

The Calgary Flames were far from their best on Friday afternoon, and paid for it, suffering a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Suddenly, the red-hot…

Published: 1 month ago

Canucks pull off comeback, top Predators in OT to take 3-1 series lead

Elias Lindholm scored 1:02 into overtime and the Vancouver Canucks came all the way back to beat the Nashville Predators 4-3 in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday.

Published: 8 months ago

Kings turn to Rittich for Game 4 vs. Oilers

The Los Angeles Kings will turn to David Rittich in net for Game 4 against the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday night, according to team beat reporter Zach Dooley.Cam Talbot started the first three games, posting a 5.30 goals-against average and an .861 sav

Published: 8 months ago

Has the Saddledome hosted its final Stanley Cup playoff game?

A pair of developments happened during the 2023-24 season that will have massive implications for the Calgary Flames franchise going forward. The franchise signed a deal with the City of Calgary – along with a bit of infrastructure money from the p

Published: 8 months ago

NHL Rumors: What are the Biggest Priorities for the Calgary Flames this Offseason?

Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin on what are the biggest priorities for Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames are this offseason.

Published: 8 months ago

The Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate has won (at least) one playoff round three seasons running

It’s been said before, and we’ll say it again: the goal of the Calgary Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate is not to win games. The stated goal of the Calgary Wranglers, and before them the Stockton Heat, is the development of future NHL p

Published: 8 months ago

Flames Sunday Census: Which Flame to keep

The Flames are in a rebuilding stage, however, they have some tough decisions to make with some of their players. Yegor Sharangovich took the team by storm and became one of the team’s best goal scorers. Andrei Kuzmenko, who was included as return

Published: 8 months ago

Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Yegor Sharangovich hits 50 points’

After three seasons with the New Jersey Devils, Yegor Sharangovich was traded to the Calgary Flames in the Tyler Toffoli trade. At the time, many people grading the trade poorly for Calgary suggested that it was an A+ deal for New Jersey and an F for

Published: 8 months ago

Struggles Continue for Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau

The post Struggles Continue for Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Jonathan Huberdeau's struggles have continued ever since arriving in Calgary. When will the Flames lose patience with the former star? The post Struggles C

Published: 8 months ago

Flames prospect William Stromgren proves potential with clutch playoff goal for Wranglers

With a dash of deception and then a blast of speed, Calgary Flames forward prospect William Stromgren darted between a pair of defenders and completed this rush by pulling the puck to his forehand and firing a quick shot. It was a highlight-reel goal

Published: 8 months ago

Flames fans will have playoff hockey in Calgary as Wranglers advance

It may not have been what was wished for ahead of the season, but Calgary Flames fans will get to see playoff hockey at the Saddledome. The Flames wound up missing playoffs by a wide margin, finishing the season with a 38-39-5 record. The Wranglers,

Published: 8 months ago

Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Blake Coleman scores 20 goals and 40 points’

After Darryl Sutter was fired from his position as head coach of the Calgary Flames following reports of locker room turmoil and missing the postseason by two points, new general manager Craig Conroy brought in Ryan Huska to be the man behind the ben

Published: 8 months ago

Andrei Kuzmenko quickly went from zero to hero in his trial run with the Flames in 2023-24

We’re back for another entry in our 2023-24 Season in Review series here at FlamesNation. After Jeff Middleton kicked things off with a look at Jonathan Huberdeau’s season earlier this week, it’s high time for a bit of a palate cleanser — and

Published: 8 months ago