5 things that must happen for Calgary Flames to sneak into Stanley Cup playoffs

With four games to go, the Flames need a run of wins — and some help on the out-of-town scoreboard — to keep their playoff hopes afloat

Published: 3 weeks ago

NHL odds, betting preview (Jan. 30): Ducks vs. Flames predictions

Just as the Calgary Flames have dropped two straight matchups inside of regulation, the Vancouver Canucks have gone on a three-game winning streak, and suddenly the Flames sit one point back in the playoff race. Calgary does hold a game in hand over

Published: 3 months ago

5 depth centres Calgary Flames should target ahead of the trade deadline

The Calgary Flames’ impressive first half of the 2024-25 season may end up altering their trade deadline plans. The expectation entering the season was that the Flames would be sellers for the second straight year, but against all odds, they are r

Published: 3 months ago

Flames Game Day 50: Duck hunting against Anaheim (7pm MT)

The Calgary Flames (24-18-7, 55 points) did something on Tuesday night that’s not all that common this season: they lost at home. They’ll try not to make that a habit on Thursday evening when they host the Anaheim Ducks (21-23-6, 48 points). The

Published: 3 months ago

Calgary Flames: Revisiting the Jarome Iginla Trade

Over 11 years ago, in late March 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader but one of the best leaders in NHL history in…

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Daily Faceoff names Flames’ MacKenzie Weegar as best option to replace Alex Pietrangelo at 4 Nations Face-Off

Over the weekend, a bit of news dropped, as the Vegas Golden Knights announced that Alex Pietrangelo won’t be part of Team Canada’s entry at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off. Pietrangelo’s withdrawal from the event opens the door for someone els

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February update on the Calgary Flames’ 2025 NHL Draft first-round picks

The 2024–25 season was anticipated to be one where the Calgary Flames’ successes were measured upon player development, team culture, and NHL draft lottery odds. In other words, it appeared the rebuild was finally here. Despite the expectations t

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Will Team Canada select Mackenzie Weegar?

On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about Mackenzie Weegar’s chances of being selected as Alex Pietrangelo’s replacement for Team Canada’s 4 Nat

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Calgary Flames on track to be one of the lowest scoring playoff teams of the 21st century

Somehow, someway, on January 30th, the Calgary Flames are sitting in a playoff spot. Even after back-to-back regulation losses, the Flames have maintained a razor-thin grip on the final wild card spot in the Western Conference. The Flames sitting in

Published: 3 months ago

Rory Kerins’ AHL assignment was a mistake (and a sign of bigger problems)

Rory Kerins has had about as good of a start to his NHL career as you can ask for, collecting four points in his first five games in the big league. Considering the Calgary Flames’ lack of offensive output this season, Kerins was a nice addition to

Published: 3 months ago

Could the Vancouver Canucks Have a Calgary Flames Downfall?

The post Could the Vancouver Canucks Have a Calgary Flames Downfall? appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. In 2022 the Calgary Flames lost two star forwards in the same offseason. It looks like the Vancouver Canucks experience a similar fate soon. The po

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Flames’ Kevin Bahl Out Week-To-Week

The Calgary Flames have designated defenseman Kevin Bahl as out week-to-week with an upper-body injury per TSN’s Salim Nadim Valji. Bahl suffered what appeared to be a head injury after receiving a big hit against the boards from Minnesota’s Jaku

Published: 3 months ago

Flames blue-liner Tyson Barrie motivated to earn playoff invite, make son proud

Tyson Barrie wants to help boost the Calgary Flames to a playoff berth that nobody was anticipating. He wants to someday be able to hang a silver stick on his wall. And he wants to put a smile on the face of one of his biggest fans, his little boy Le

Published: 3 months ago