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

GAMEDAY: Flames look to keep momentum moving with tough test against Lightning

Calgary Flames (28-21-8) at Tampa Bay Lightning (33-20-4) When: Thursday, 5 p.m., Amalie Arena TV: Sportsnet West. Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Lightning -225, Flames +185 The buzz If you can beat the Washington Capitals in their own barn,

Published: 1 month ago

Handicapping the Flames’ assets ahead of the 2024-25 NHL trade deadline

We’re just over one week away from the 2025 trade deadline, which lands at 1 p.m. MT on Friday, Mar. 7. The Calgary Flames, in the first full year of their rebuild, are in contention for a playoff spot. But general manager Craig Conroy has repeated

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What’s Going On In The Pacific Division: The Flames regain a playoff spot

All is right in the world when the Calgary Flames are back in a post-season spot. Sitting at the top of the Pacific Division are the Vegas Golden Knights, who have a 34-18-6 record with 74 points. Not far behind them (on paper) are the Edmonton Oiler

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Flames’ Kadri happy to be staying put at deadline as he continues to lead youth

Nazem Kadri has embraced the challenge of being a top gun on a rebuilding team full of youngsters. His leadership is part of the reason the Flames are in the playoff race, and because of it, he isn’t going anywhere at the deadline.

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On and off the ice, Jonathan Huberdeau is on a high

For Huberdeau, he’s playing well, he’s engaged and there’s a baby on the way, too

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Flames prospect Axel Hurtig has had a fine season with the Calgary Hitmen

Axel Hurtig lays the hurt on his opponents. The left-shot defenceman started his career with Swedish Hockey League Rögle BK’s junior team in 2021-22, picking up two assists in 16 games. Hurtig’s draft season was in 2022-23, where he scored two g

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Eric Jamieson has found success for the Everett Silvertips on the top pair with Landon Dupont

The Calgary Flames prospect cupboards are stacked, particularly on defence. Zayne Parekh is obviously the best of the bunch but the Flames also have younger prospects in Henry Mews, Étienne Morin, and Hunter Brzustewicz, with older defence prospects

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Huska had the Calgary Flames FIRED UP before last night's game

A good NHL coach knows how to prepare his team for game action, and Ryan Huska has certainly been able to do that for the Calgary Flames. Huska has been able to squeeze everything possible out of this Flames group, who currently occupy a wild-card s

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Huska pleased with Flames effort in first game of crucial road trip

The Calgary Flames are in a fight for their playoff lives. With 57 games played and a couple of different positions possible in the Pacific Division and the wild card playoff races, every game counts. With that in mind, winning games on the road —

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Canucks' Boeser frustrated by lack of extension: 'Pretty loyal guy'

Pending unrestricted free-agent forward Brock Boeser says he's stung a bit by the lack of progress on a contract extension with the Vancouver Canucks as the March 7 trade deadline looms."I mean, I understand it's a business," he told Sportsnet's Iain

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Retirement job? Mark Giordano announces new TSN gig

After a lengthy wait in hopes of getting a contract, longtime NHL defenceman Mark Giordano is slowly transitioning into a media role with TSN. The 1,148-game veteran has yet to officially retire from the NHL but was unable to sign a deal for the 202

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Checking in on Calgary Flames prospects playing in the WHL before the playoffs begin

As a Western Canadian team, it’s no surprise that the Calgary Flames have their fair share of prospects inside the Western Hockey League. Near the start of the WHL season in November, I checked on the five Flames prospects playing for the league. T

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