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Friedman: Calgary Flames taking a wait and see approach before making further moves

Friends, the Calgary Flames are in the midst of a pretty radical overhaul of their roster. You can call it whatever you want – a rebuild, retool, strategic retreat, revamp… whatever – but that’s the brass tacks of it. Over at Sportsnet, our p

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What should the Calgary Flames’ defence pairings look like this season?

The blueline is going to look a whole lot different this season in Calgary compared to this time last year. Out the door are Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov and Oliver Kylington. Joining the new looked defence corps are Kevn Bahl, Jake Bean

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Published: 5 hours ago

Does a Jakob Pelletier for Nick Robertson swap make sense for the Flames and Leafs?

When players reach a certain age, it can be a make-or-break time. Jakob Pelletier could be entering that window during the 2024-25 season. After a tough 2023-24 campaign ruled with injury, Pelletier looks to break onto the Flames roster full-time. Tr

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Published: 6 hours ago

Expectations for each Calgary Flames forward heading into the 2024–25 season

Welcome back to our annual Calgary Flames expectations. This is our third year of placing our expectations. Going into the 2024–25 season, the Flames look very different from the start of 2023–24. Losses of Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, Chris Tan

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Published: 7 hours ago

The Calgary Flames have three restricted free agents left to sign before training camp

This article is brought to you by bet365. Folks, we’re a week away from the 2024 Young Stars Classic tournament beginning in scenic Penticton, B.C., and about two weeks away from main training camp opening for the Calgary Flames. And Craig Conroy s

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Flames Reportedly Not Close on Contract With Jakob Pelletier

The Calgary Flames are in an awkward position as the 2024-25 campaign inches closer. They have several large contracts that many fans believe will hinder them for the foreseeable future,…

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Flames captain Backlund gave emotional speech at Gaudreau tribute

There wasn’t a dry eye outside the Saddledome last night as the Calgary Flames hosted a moving tribute to Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Fans of all kinds came to pay their respects and remember the brothers who were killed after being struck by a d

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Funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau scheduled for church Monday in suburban Philadelphia

Just three weeks before the opening of training camp, the Columbus Blue Jackets are seeking to make sense of a senseless tragedy after all-star winger Johnny Gaudreau and younger brother Matthew died when they were struck by a suspected drunken drive

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Funeral for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau to be livestreamed

The hockey world continues to mourn the tragic loss of NHL superstar Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who were both killed by a drunk driver last week. While the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames recently hosted candlelight vigils, al

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How many spots are available on the Calgary Flames blueline?

Over the next couple of weeks, the Calgary Flames’ players will begin reporting for 2024-25 training camp – first the rookies for the Penticton tournament, then everybody else for main camp. By our tracking, the Flames will be inviting somewhere

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NHL Should Rename Lady Byng Trophy After Johnny Gaudreau

Both the Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames held vigils on Wednesday night to remember Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. Thousands of fans showed up at each vigil paying their respects…

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Two-time Flames: Scrappy Steve Begin book-ended his NHL career with Flames stints

In the lengthy history of the Calgary Flames franchises, there are a lot of players that had unique runs with the organization. But there are only a few players with peculiarities in their careers that make you go “Well that’s odd…” Forward S

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