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

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NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins, and the Calgary Flames

The Pittsburgh Penguins could use some of their draft capital and prospects for immediate help. Rasmus Andersson and Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy on their situation.

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Calgary Flames coach Ryan Huska headed to world championship with Team Canada

The Flames will be well represented at the world hockey championship, with bench boss Ryan Huska the latest to commit to the tournament

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2024–25 Calgary Flames end of season awards

With the Calgary Flames’ 2024–25 season coming to a close last week, it’s time to look back on the season that was. It was an up-and-down season in Calgary, going from a projected lottery team to missing the playoffs by one single regulation wi

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Huska joins six Calgary Flames players headed to World Championship

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska is getting some recognition around the league after an impressive 2024-25 season. Though the Flames were unable to make the playoffs, they remained in the battle right until the end. Huska’s defensive-styled sy

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Report: Evason to coach Canada at World Championship

Columbus Blue Jackets bench boss Dean Evason is set to coach Canada at the upcoming World Championship in Sweden and Denmark, TSN's Darren Dreger reports.Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska will also be part of the staff, Dreger notes.Evason is comi

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Consistent mediocrity could tarnish the future of the Flames’ fan base

Before the 2024–25 season, the Calgary Flames virtually had zero expectations. They were expected to be one of the worst teams in the league, resulting in the team being in contention for a high draft pick. However, things would end differently, as

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Are you following these former Flames in the Stanley Cup playoffs? (Western Conference edition)

The Stanley Cup playoffs are underway, and while the Calgary Flames narrowly missed the cut, there are still plenty of reasons to tune in this spring. Maybe you’ve got a second team to cheer for, you’re hopeful a Canadian team will finally go all

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Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund to skate for Swedes at world championship

Mikael Backlund won a gold medal at worlds in 2018. Can he repeat that feat this spring?

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Flames captain Mikael Backlund will represent Sweden at IIHF World Championship

The Calgary Flames will have another player representing them at the IIHF World Championship next month in Sweden and Denmark. During Saturday’s exit interviews, Flames captain Mikael Backlund indicated he had “some good conversations” with Tea

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Flames captain Mikael Backlund to play for Sweden at world championships

The Flames announced Tuesday that captain Mikael Backlund will represent Sweden on home ice for the tournament, which starts on May 9.

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9 Calgary Flames prospects that could play NHL games next season

For the third-straight season, the Calgary Flames came up short in their quest to qualify for the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Unlike the prior two seasons, however, this team was never expected to be competitive. In fact, with GM Craig Conroy trading seve

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Rasmus Andersson is looking for big money from the Flames this summer

One of the biggest stories surrounding the Calgary Flames this offseason will be the future of Rasmus Andersson. The uncertainty surrounding the 28-year-old defenceman is something Flames fans will be closely watching, as the team misses the playoffs

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