Game Takes: Flames 4 Predators 3

What a showing from the Flames tonight. They erase three leads, score four for the first time in 26 and snap a miserable road stretch with a 4-3 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night. The Flames were paced by their fourth line with two go

Published: 10 months ago

3 takeaways from the start of the Flames season

Just like everyone predicted, the Calgary Flames are 4-0-0 to start their 2024-25 campaign. And they’ve done it in convincing fashion outscoring their opposition 19-10. Here are three things that have stood out to me from a very positive first week

Published: 1 year ago

Justin Kirkland’s journey from nightmarish accident to Calgary Flames dream

Fan favourite Justin Kirkland has a story of perseverance perfect for the Calgary Flames, one of a guy that fought through years toiling in the minors and a nightmarish car crash. But after scoring his first NHL goal 10 years after being drafted, his

Published: 1 year ago

Martin Pospisil is doing a little bit of everything for the Calgary Flames

Pospisil is off to a hot start, and that’s big for a surging Flames team.

Published: 1 year ago

Are Tanev, OEL already making case as Leafs’ best ever signings on D?

JD Bunkis dives deep on some of the Toronto Maple Leafs’ biggest and best free agent signings on the blue line, and whether Chris Tanev and Oliver Ekman-Larsson might already deserve to be considered on the list.

Published: 1 year ago

This under-rated moment sums up the 2024-25 Calgary Flames so far

Justin Kirkland looked like a fish out of water. As an NHL call-up, especially a guy who has been grinding for years for an opportunity just like this one, that’s the last way you want to be described.  Except in this case, it’s a compliment. Du

Published: 1 year ago

Who comes out of the Flames lineup when Sharangovich and Rooney return?

The Calgary Flames have a problem, though not one anyone would have envisioned before the 2024-25 season began. Following last night’s win over the Chicago Blackhawks, the Flames are now 4-0-0 on the season. This is quite the feat for a team that

Published: 1 year ago

Matt Coronato deserves a promotion after strong game against Chicago

The Calgary Flames have kept their promise of injecting more youth into their lineup. However, a dilemma they have recently faced is how to utilize Matt Coronato. The Flames drafted Coronato 13th overall for a reason. His elite shot and offensive ski

Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: Edmonton Oilers, and the Calgary Flames

The Edmonton Oilers aren't panicking over their blue line. The Calgary Flames may be looking to keep their core veterans and not trade them.

Published: 1 year ago

Looking at the Calgary Flames’ 2024–25 playoff chances through various models

Hockey is back! The Calgary Flames are 4–0–0 to start the year and are already showing much better than expected, both on paper and on the ice. With the departure of big names such as Jacob Markstrom, Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, and Chris Tanev

Published: 1 year ago

Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau’s New Redefined Role

The post Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau’s New Redefined Role appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. The Calgary Flames' Jonathan Huberdeau has redefined his role with the team. How is his new role impacting his team? The post Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeauâ

Published: 1 year ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Dustin Wolf backstops Flames to fourth straight victory

It was not the easiest night for the Calgary Flames, but after some great goaltending from Dustin Wolf they found themselves another victory, this time over the Chicago Blackhawks. CF% – 42.69% || SCF% – 43.36% || HDCF% – 67.38% || xGF% – 46.

Published: 1 year ago

Three takeaways as Flames continue stellar start with fourth straight win

The experts were all predicting a woeful winter for the Calgary Flames. They’ve responded by starting this season on a record roll. With Tuesday’s 3-1 victory over Connor Bedard and the Chicago Blackhawks at the Saddledome, the Flames have now wo

Published: 1 year ago