The Flames must make a decision on Rasmus Andersson this summer

After failing to make the postseason for the third year in a row, the Calgary Flames now have time to review everything. One specific player they must consider is Rasmus Andersson. He is currently coming off a mediocre season, which faltered after hi

Published: 2 months ago

Please let a Canadian team end this silly rite of spring

The first part of May brings some annual rites: the Kentucky Derby. Blooming flowers. Mother's Day.And carping among some Canadian hockey fans over whether they should rally around the remaining Canadian teams in the Stanley Cup Playoffs out of a sen

Published: 1 month ago

What draft picks do Calgary Flames hold after losing a first-rounder to Montreal?

The Calgary Flames will have two first-round picks at the 2025 NHL Draft this June. The Flames were unable to strike gold at yesterday’s draft lottery. They had just a 0.5 per cent chance of retaining their 2025 first-round pick, as they dealt a t

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Wolf, Hutson, Celebrini named Calder Memorial Trophy finalists

Calgary goaltender Dustin Wolf, Montreal defenceman Lane Hutson and San Jose centre Macklin Celebrini are the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player selected "as the most proficient" in his first year of NHL competition.

Published: 1 month ago

Why the Flames should sign Zary to a bridge deal instead of long-term

The Calgary Flames are in for a busy off-season, as one of their largest jobs is to re-sign all their pending RFAs. The team has already gotten to work, signing Matt Coronato to a long-term deal three days ago. However, names such as Dustin Wolf, Kev

Published: 1 month ago

Flames narrowly miss out on 6th overall pick at 2025 NHL Draft Lottery

The National Hockey League held their annual draft lottery on Monday evening, as the league set the first round draft order for the 16 teams that missed out on qualifying for the Stanley Cup playoffs. For the first time ever, the lottery was a live t

Published: 1 month ago

NHL mock draft: Lottery surprises shake up top-5 outlook

The New York Islanders and Utah Hockey Club shook up the draft order Monday night with a pair of unlikely lottery wins.With the first 21 draft selections finalized after the lottery and Round 1 of the Stanley Cup Playoffs, let's take a new look at ho

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"Strong year for us young bucks," Wolf thrilled with Calder nomination

Dustin Wolf isn’t motivated by proving the teams that passed over him in the NHL Draft wrong. But proving that the Calgary Flames knew what they were doing when they selected him in the seventh round of the 2019 NHL Draft? Yeah, that serves as moti

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Calgary Flames don't win NHL Draft Lottery, send 16th overall pick to Montreal Canadiens

That wasn’t exactly a huge surprise, given that they only had a 0.5 per cent chance of winning the NHL Draft Lottery

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Islanders win NHL Draft Lottery

The New York Islanders will pick first overall after winning the 2025 NHL Draft Lottery on Monday.The Islanders entered the lottery with a 3.5% chance of winning, the 10th-best odds.The Utah Hockey Club won the second draw, moving up the maximum of 1

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Flames convey 2025 first-round pick to Canadiens for 2022 Monahan trade

The Montreal Canadiens officially own the Calgary Flames’ 2025 first-round selection in this year’s draft.

Published: 1 month ago

Flames netminder Dustin Wolf named finalist for Calder Trophy as NHL’s top rookie

A superb first full season in the National Hockey League has landed a Calgary Flames player in the spotlight. On Monday, the NHL announced the three finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy, awarded to the league’s top rookie. Among the finalists w

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Lane Hutson, Macklin Celebrini, Dustin Wolf Named Calder Trophy Finalists

The NHL announced the finalists for the Calder Memorial Trophy ahead of the 2025 Draft Lottery. The award is handed out annually to the NHL’s Rookie of the Year. This year’s finalists will be Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson, San Jose Sh

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