Three takeaways as Flames end tough road trip with lopsided loss to Penguins

The Calgary Flames have come crashing back to earth. A week ago, they were riding high and on a four-game winning streak. After Saturday night’s lifeless 6-2 loss to the Pittsburgh Penguins, though, they’ve now lost four in a row and will be reli

Published: 1 month ago

Backing NHL conference leaders to get job done Tuesday

We have a fun eight-game slate to look forward to on Tuesday night. Oddly enough, it's the top two teams in the NHL I see the most value in backing.Let's take a closer look.Flames (+155) @ Bruins (-185)The Flames have been pretty competitive this sea

Published: 11 months ago

Pastrnak among trio of snipers worth backing on Tuesday night

The NHL is back in full force on Tuesday night with a hefty eight-game slate.Let's look at a few of the best ways to attack it.David Pastrnak: Over 4.5 shotsPastrnak is one of the most consistent volume shooters in the NHL, especially on home ice. He

Published: 11 months ago

The Calgary Flames’ goaltending pipeline has become a position of strength

Recently Calgary Flames fans have created lots of fanfare for the goaltending prospects in their system. This season names like Wolf, Yegorov, and Sergeev have gotten Flames fans talking, and for good reason, as all three are stars in their respectiv

Published: 11 months ago

Where Elias Lindholm fits, and what he brings, to the Canucks

Elias Lindholm will make his Canucks debut Tuesday night, but where does he fit in the lineup and what will he add? Adam Vingan dives into the numbers.

Published: 11 months ago

Young players that the Calgary Flames could target as part of their ongoing reset

The Tyler Toffoli trade in the summer signified a path for what we may see coming forward from the Calgary Flames front office. The team didn’t give Toffoli his reported long-term extension and dealt him to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for Yeg

Published: 11 months ago

Meet the Buyers: The Hurricanes will look for small additions

After a disappointing exit in the Eastern Conference Finals during the 2023 playoffs, this team may be looking to add. This is Meet the Buyers, where we look at teams that are contenders for the Stanley Cup, and what they need to improve their chance

Published: 11 months ago

What the Calgary Flames Can Expect From Andrei Kuzmenko

Andrei Kuzmenko will suit up for the first time as a member of the Calgary Flames on Tuesday in Boston, but what can head coach Ryan Huska and company expect…

Published: 11 months ago

Every Team's Wishlist at the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline

The 2024 NHL trade deadline is one month away, and we've seen some teams get a head start on moves, with the Vancouver Canucks acquiring Elias Lindholm and…

Published: 11 months ago

NHL teams will get cap relief for players charged in 2018 case

The NHL has told the Calgary Flames, New Jersey Devils, and Philadelphia Flyers they'll be granted salary cap relief for the players on leave amid the 2018 world junior sexual assault case, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed to The Athletic'

Published: 11 months ago

Calgary Flames (and Flyers and Devils) to receive cap relief for charged 2018 World Junior players on leave

Charges were formally announced against five members of Canada’s 2018 World Junior hockey team on Monday, connected to an alleged sexual assault in June 2018. Four of the charged players, including the Calgary Flames’ Dillon Dube, remain on paid

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Kuzmenko smiling again after first practice with Calgary Flames

Andrei Kuzmenko was all smiles after his first practice with the Calgary Flames. The Russian winger was laughing and cracking jokes as he spoke to the media after skating with his new team for the first time since being traded just before the All-St

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Flyers, Devils and Flames to receive salary cap relief for players facing sexual assault charges

The Philadelphia Flyers, New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames, the three NHL clubs with players facing sexual assault charges stemming from a 2018 incident in London, Ont., have been informed they will receive salary cap relief, NHL deputy commission

Published: 11 months ago