Calgary Flames News and Rumors
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
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Five conversation starters for Flames management during 4 Nations Face-Off break
What will the Calgary Flames hockey operations staffers talk about during this pause in the action? We have a few suggestions
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Could the Avalanche and Flames be ideal NHL trade partners?
One thing is certain about the Calgary Flames: They have to pick a lane. Entering the 4 Nations Face-Off break, the Flames have a 26-21-8 record with 60 points, three behind the Vancouver Canucks who hold the final wild card spot. At this point, the
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Who should succeed Mikael Backlund as the next captain of the Calgary Flames?
All good things must come to an end. In the case of Mikael Backlund, his career is reaching its swan song stage as the 35-year-old Calgary Flames legend looks to be nearing the end of his playing career. Through 1,045 NHL games, all with the Flames,
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How the rising salary cap impacts the Calgary Flames
After years of speculation, the NHL salary cap is finally set to take a massive leap forward over the next couple years. Insiders have reported the cap will rise considerably in each of the next three seasons, landing right around $113.5m for the 202
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FlamesNation Mailbag: Heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off break
Folks, the Calgary Flames played a game on Saturday night. They won’t play another game until next Sunday, Feb. 23. And so we have a couple weeks to rest, to reflect, and to ponder the final 27 games for the Flames. Let’s dive into the mailbag! I
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NHL Power Rankings: Each team's biggest deadline wish
This is the ninth in-season edition of theScore's NHL Power Rankings for the 2024-25 campaign. Check back for updated rankings every other Monday.In this edition, with the trade deadline just under a month away, we look at each team's bi
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Players Don’t Want to Join Calgary Flames Based on Recent Survey
The Calgary Flames are doing a good job of turning things around under the guidance of general manager (GM) Craig Conroy, but more is needed before players around the NHL…
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15 Minutes of Flame: Sights and sounds of the Saddledome
Fortune favoured me this week and I was able to attend the Calgary vs. Colorado game. It is always a pleasure to take in the sight and sounds of the Saddledome and overhear the earnest conversations fans are having with each other. Let’s listen to
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The Calgary Flames are at a critical crossroad in their season
Just over a week ago, the Calgary Flames season was humming like a fine-tuned van on a cross-country road trip. They just pulled off a massive trade for Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee, won their game against the Anaheim Ducks despite the drama of the
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Flames Sunday Census: Will the Flames make the playoffs?
Five months into the season, the Calgary Flames still find themselves in the hunt for a playoff spot. Who would’ve believed that to be the case back in October? Thanks to some spectacular goaltending from a rookie, the Flames have an opportunity to
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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames own mistakes end up their undoing in tough overtime loss to Kraken
The Calgary Flames let 55 minutes of quality play slip away in a crushing 3-2 overtime loss to the Seattle Kraken. CF% – 53.94%|| SCF% – 54.71%|| HDCF% – 58.88%|| xGF% – 47.55% It’s a Team Game – It ended up being a result where the Flame
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‘We pissed that one away’: Flames blow third period lead in loss to Kraken
As the old saying goes, “close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.” The Calgary Flames have played well enough over the first 55 games of the 2024-25 season that they’re close to a playoff berth, and they’re very likely going to fini
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