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Burning Questions: Connor Zary looks ready to take next step

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Burning Questions, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writer Wes Gilbertson about the impressive preseason play so far from Connor Zary and Matt Coronato and if Tyson Barrie has a pathway

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Published: 2 months ago

Matt Coronato forcing Flames' hand with impressive training camp

Calgary Flames prospect Matt Coronato is performing like a player who doesn’t want to spend any more time in the AHL. Taken 13th overall in 2021, Coronato is considered by many to be the best forward prospect in the Flames organization. In the 202

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Published: 2 months ago

Can Martin Pospisil become an effective centre for the Calgary Flames in 2024-25?

Who would have thought in October of last year that Martin Pospisil would end up being one of the most important players on the Calgary Flames? If you did think that, then good on you because the majority of Flames observers had essentially written o

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Published: 2 months ago

Ex-Oilers defenceman Barrie making strong impression with Flames

It’s still relatively early into training camp, but 32-year-old defenceman Tyson Barrie is impressing so far with the Calgary Flames. After spending the offseason in hopes of signing a contract, Barrie agreed to a professional tryout offer (PTO) w

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Published: 2 months ago

Hunter Brzustewicz has impressed in Penticton and preseason for the Calgary Flames

With the preseason in full swing, Hunter Brzustewicz is one player making a strong case for himself. The 19-year-old defenceman was acquired by the Calgary Flames in the Elias Lindholm deal, and has since impressed many people within the Flames organ

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Published: 2 months ago

Breaking down the battle for a spot on the Calgary Flames’ fourth line

This is probably the most interesting Calgary Flames training camp in recent memory. Entering a rebuilding year, the Flames have a number of open spots available in the lineup and question marks around line pairings and defence combos surround this t

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Published: 2 months ago

Can Kevin Rooney provide the Calgary Flames with a reliable fourth-line presence?

I have to admit, I feel kind of bad for the rough ride Kevin Rooney has had with the Calgary Flames over the past couple of seasons because a lot of it isn’t his fault. On July 13, 2022, the Flames and their fanbase were dealt a blow when Johnny Ga

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Published: 2 months ago

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Sabres, Oilers, Panthers, Islanders, Penguins, and Maple Leafs

Elias Lindholm won't play this week. Rasmus Dahlin to return to practice. Auston Matthews leaves practice with an upper-body issue.

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Published: 2 months ago

Calgary Flames announce first round of training-camp cuts

The Calgary Flames started to whittle their training-camp roster Tuesday, reassigning seven teenage prospects to the junior ranks. Travel will be a breeze for Axel Hurtig. The 19-year-old defenceman is staying put in Calgary to skate for the Western

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Published: 2 months ago

New Calgary Flames netminder Devin Cooley is aiming ‘to show that I don’t suck that much’

You could be forgiven if you had conceptualized the Calgary Flames’ goaltending competition for the 2024-25 season as a two-horse race. Dan Vladar has been the incumbent backup for three seasons and between his recent hip surgery and the departure

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Published: 2 months ago

Calgary Flames make first eight cuts of training camp

The Calgary Flames have trimmed their training camp roster by eight players in the first round of cuts made earlier today. After defeating the Edmonton Oilers in a pair of split-squad games last night, Flames management has decided to start cutting

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Published: 2 months ago

Calgary Flames trim their training camp roster: eight junior players re-assigned

On Monday, the Calgary Flames remained unbeaten in exhibition action this pre-season with a pair of victories over the Edmonton Oilers. On Tuesday, as they enjoyed a recovery day, they made some roster moves to trim down their training camp roster a

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Published: 2 months ago