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

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Quick Shifts: Will Nikita Zadorov be traded within Canada?

Maple Leafs, Canucks interested in Nikita Zadorov trade, Trevor Linden drops spicy Elias Pettersson draft tale, Steven Stamkos thrives despite uncertain future, William Nylander rides the people’s chariot + 8 more NHL goodies.

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The Calgary Flames should target the Ben Chiarot trade return in a Nikita Zadorov trade

Nikita Zadorov shocked hockey fans yesterday after he requested a trade through his agent, Dan Milstein of GoldStar. Kevin Weekes was first to report on this, and it was shortly confirmed by TSN and The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun and Chris Johnston:

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Vegas a juggernaut again, Kreider keeps tipping, and 4 other NHL items

The Golden Knights owned a 13-2-0 record and plus-23 goal differential a year ago Saturday. Fifteen games into the new season, Vegas, now the reigning Stanley Cup champion, is 12-2-1 with a differential of plus-26.So much for a Cup hangover.With no g

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Examining potential trade destinations for Nikita Zadorov

ESPN NHL insider and analyst, Kevin Weekes reported on social media on Friday night that Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov has submitted a trade request. There are a bunch of reasons as to why Zadorov may want out of Calgary. He’s playing on

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Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov has requested a trade

During last night’s game versus the Toronto Maple Leafs, reports began circulating that Calgary Flames defenceman Nikita Zadorov had requested a trade. This was first reported midgame by analyst Kevin Weekes, and quickly spread like wildfire among

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Maple Leafs’ Chances of Landing Flames’ Zadorov Have Increased

The Toronto Maple Leafs secured a big 5-4 shootout win over the Calgary Flames on Nov. 10, but that was not the night’s biggest story. Following the contest, Maple Leafs…

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If the Calgary Flames rebuild, who on the roster could be traded?

The Calgary Flames finally picked up a couple of wins, but fell in the shootout to the Toronto Maple Leafs. Still, their recent performance has bumped their record up to 4–7–2. They still however sit 30th in the league. Given the Flames’ rough

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Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames can’t keep up with Maple Leafs star power

It was all fun and games until it ended, and Nikita Zadorov had his agent demand a trade out of Calgary – souring the positivity of the regression the Flames were so fortunate to have bestowed upon them. Make no mistake this was not a game the Flam

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Flames Should Try to Capitalize on Oilers’ Goaltending Desperation

The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have both struggled early on this season, but for entirely different reasons. For the Flames, they don’t boast a ton of offensive talent up…

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NHL Rumors: Nikita Zadorov asks the Calgary Flames for a trade.

Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov has asked for a trade and there are a few teams who will be interested in the big defenseman.

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Examining high-profile players off to slow starts in 2023-24

What do Alex Ovechkin, Johnny Gaudreau and Jonathan Huberdeau all have in common? They haven’t exactly been filling up the scoresheet to start the season. Ryan Dixon examines their slow starts, as well as the shaky beginnings from other high-profil

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NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Devils, Jets, Oilers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Nikita Zadorov has reportedly requested a trade from the Calgary Flames. Within minutes of that news going public, multiple teams were being linked to the…

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