Calgary Flames' playoff chances have plummeted according to analytics

The two-week break for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament couldn’t have come at a better time for the Calgary Flames. The Flames have defied expectations in a big way this season but enter the break having struggled, losing three straight and six o

Published: 2 months ago

Wild card recap: Flames lose ground on the Blues for the second wild card

The Calgary Flames lost ground after Thursday’s set of games. Despite dominating one of the best teams in the league on Thursday evening, they were unable to defeat the Dallas Stars, while the St. Louis Blues won their eighth consecutive game. In t

Published: 3 weeks ago

Good News for Oilers as Leon Draisaitl Likely in Lineup Saturday

The post Good News for Oilers as Leon Draisaitl Likely in Lineup Saturday appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. It sounds like Leon Draisaitl might return for the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday as they take on the Calgary Flames and need a win. The post Go

Published: 3 weeks ago

This Calgary Flames forward needs to step up if Connor Zary's out

We could go through a list of players who will potentially need to step up if the Calgary Flames get the worst possible news and Connor Zary is out for the season. Realistically, though, there’s one name at the top of the list. It’s Yegor Sharang

Published: 3 weeks ago

Calgary Flames determined to bounce back in Battle of Alberta

As the Flames try to close a six-point gap in the wild-card standings, this would be a very bad time for back-to-back defeats

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames prospect Aydar Suniev starts and finishes comeback as UMass upsets Minnesota in NCAA tournament

Calgary Flames prospect Aydar Suniev had a game to remember on Thursday as his UMass Minutemen upset the Minnesota Golden Gophers by a 5-4 final score in the opening round of the NCAA Division I men’s ice hockey tournament. Suniev, 20, scored twice

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames News & Rumors: Zary, Farabee, Backlund & More

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, we’re waiting for updates after Connor Zary appeared to have suffered another serious knee injury versus the Dallas Stars on Thursday…

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames prospect Aydar Suniev plays OT hero in NCAA Tournament upset  

Calgary Flames third-round pick Aydar Suniev has now potted 20 goals as an NCAA sophomore — and his latest bury was a biggie

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames Rebuild Isn’t Going as Planned, and That’s a Good Thing

Despite how close the Calgary Flames are to a playoff spot, the odds of making the postseason aren’t in their favour. Per MoneyPuck, they have just an 18 percent chance…

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames Get Somewhat Positive News on Scary Connor Zary Injury

The post Flames Get Somewhat Positive News on Scary Connor Zary Injury appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. As more news comes to light about the Connor Zary injury, the Calgary Flames got a bit of encouraging news on Friday. The post Flames Get Somewh

Published: 3 weeks ago

Flames’ Connor Zary avoids broken leg after collision with Stars’ Mikko Rantanen

The Calgary Flames and Connor Zary can breathe a sigh of relief after finding out some positive news Friday morning.

Published: 3 weeks ago

A look at this week’s playoff odds for the Calgary Flames

Welcome to this week’s Calgary Flames playoff check-in. This week saw very little movement in the standings, as the St. Louis Blues have hit a new gear and still occupy the second wild card spot in the West. The Flames were riding a four-game winni

Published: 3 weeks ago

The Calgary Flames hit a home run with the Jacob Markstrom trade

The NHL season is coming to a close quickly, and the Calgary Flames are still right in the thick of a playoff race. The biggest reason why they are still in the mix for a playoff spot is the play of rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf. It feels like a life

Published: 3 weeks ago