NHL odds, betting preview (Mar. 22): Flames vs. Islanders predictions

The Calgary Flames will wrap up their four game Eastern road trip with a matinee versus the New York Islanders, who are also in the midst of a competitive wild card race. Thanks to a spirited comeback on Thursday versus the New Jersey Devils, the Fla

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The Flames’ best fights of 2024-25: Ryan Lomberg unanimously defeats Nate Bastian

Sometimes, fights aren’t even competitive. That was the case for a fight in Jacob Markström’s return to Calgary with the New Jersey Devils to face his team, the Calgary Flames. After a great 5-0-1 start, the Flames were on a four-game losing str

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Flames Fans Should Start Getting Worried About Connor Zary

We’re nearing the end of July, and the Calgary Flames have yet to work out a contract extension with Connor Zary. That isn’t particularly unusual or worrisome, as training camp…

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Meet the Flames’ 2025 First-Round Draft Picks

At the 2025 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected two players in the first round, 18th overall and 32nd. Both players are forwards with upside who should become solid contributors…

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With CBA extended, how long do the Flames have to sign all of their drafted prospects?

A few weeks back, following the 2025 NHL Draft, we ran through how long the Calgary Flames had to sign their many unsigned drafted prospects. When we did that rundown, it was based on the premise that the 2025 draft class would be operating under the

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Looking at the Montreal Canadiens as a fit for Nazem Kadri

Nazem Kadri has been another player who has been at the centre of trade rumors lately. While it’s going to take a lot for the Calgary Flames to trade him, it makes a lot of sense for the team’s future given where they’re headed. One team Kadri

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The Flames’ best goals of 2024-25: Adam Klapka pulls off a nasty fake to score backhand goal against Ducks

Sometimes, even bottom-six players score some nasty goals. Entering Jan. 30’s game against the Anaheim Ducks, the Calgary Flames sat just one point back of the Vancouver Canucks for the final wild card. The Flames had been playing some okay hockey

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Flames Need to Trade Mikael Backlund This Season

Mikael Backlund wasn’t bad enough to the point of sitting as a healthy scratch last season, but he wasn’t as far off as you may think. Though things with Backlund…

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Flames News & Rumors: Kadri, McTavish, Zary & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, trade speculation is starting to pick up regarding centreman Nazem Kadri. Meanwhile, the Flames are being looked at as a…

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Is Brett Sutter a rising star in the coaching ranks? The Calgary Flames believe so

Brett Sutter, whose father Darryl ranks among the NHL’s all-time wins leaders, will now run the bench for the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

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NHL Rumours: Crosby Trade Speculation, Kadri, Sabres Interest in Chinakhov & More

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, Sidney Crosby trade rumours have started again despite him shutting them down numerous times. Elsewhere, Nazem Kadri’s name continues to get tossed around in trade…

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Flames’ Ivan Prosvetov Makes Another Push for NHL Success

After spending a season with CSKA Moscow, Russian goalie Ivan Prosvetov is taking another shot at establishing himself in the NHL. He recently signed a contract with the Calgary Flames,…

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Here’s what makes Calgary Flames goalie Dustin Wolf so effective

Dustin Wolf. It is no secret that the 24-year-old netminder is the main reason why the Calgary Flames even got close to making the playoffs last season. At every level of hockey he has played, he has silenced those who said he was too small and has b

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