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Calgary Flames Game Day 76: The 263rd Battle of Alberta (8pm MT)

Brought to you by odds site Betway It’s a tale of two teams with differing fates clashing on a Saturday night. It’s the final Battle of Alberta of the season as the Calgary Flames (34-36-5, 73 points) host the Edmonton Oilers (46-24-5, 97 points

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Published: 9 months ago

Huska discusses Pospisil’s hitting, playing the right way

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska discusses the playstyle of forward Martin Pospisil, and explains why hitting will always be a part of his game.

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Published: 9 months ago

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund a game-time decision vs. Edmonton Oilers

Flames head coach Ryan Huska told reporters that captain Mikael Backlund is a game-time decision for Saturday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers with an undisclosed injury.

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Published: 9 months ago

Four Canadian NHL teams will compete in the playoffs this year

There will be four Canadian NHL teams competing in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs this spring. Last night, the Toronto Maple Leafs punched their ticket to the playoffs for the eighth consecutive season, thanks to both the Washington Capitals and Detr

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Published: 9 months ago

Is draft prospect Carter Yakemchuk a fit for the Calgary Flames prospect pool?

The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from 2024 post-season contention, which means it’s time to lose for a higher draft pick! According to Tankathon, the Flames are currently slated to pick eighth-overall with 73 points, three more than the Otta

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Published: 9 months ago

Flames Should Sit Top Players with Playoffs Out of Reach

After their 5-2 loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Thursday night, the Calgary Flames have officially been eliminated from playoff contention. It is a fate that this fan base has…

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Published: 9 months ago

The Calgary Flames will need to solve their winger log-jam during the off-season

Currently, the Flames are jam-packed with wingers. They are all under contract for next season, with the exception of A.J. Greer: Left WingersRight WingersJonathan Huberdeau (10.5M x 7)Andrei Kuzmenko (5.5M x 1)Andrew Mangiapane (5.8M x 1)Blake Colem

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Published: 9 months ago

After slow start with Canucks, Lindholm preparing to play ‘best hockey’ in playoffs

Sidelined the past five games, Canucks forward Elias Lindholm has had time to physically heal and mentally reset. Now, his goal is to play his best hockey when it truly matters.

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Published: 9 months ago

Martin Pospisil avoids supplemental discipline for elbow on Josh Morrissey

In last night’s game against the Winnipeg Jets, Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil was assessed a five minute major penalty and a game misconduct for elbowing Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey. Martin Pospisil elbows Josh Morrissey in the head#Fla

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Published: 9 months ago

Flames eliminated but Saturday night is still a Battle of Alberta

If the Calgary Flames need to dig deep and find reasons to stay fully motivated during their final stretch of games this season, well … at least Saturday night should be easy. It’s the Edmonton Oilers who are rolling into town, after all, and a B

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Published: 9 months ago

Flames' Huska explains his controversial decision to scratch Connor Zary

With playoffs out of the question, many have expected to see the Calgary Flames give their young talent plenty of opportunity to close out the season. Head coach Ryan Huska doesn’t seem to buy into that philosophy. Huska surprised many yesterday,

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Published: 9 months ago

NO FREE GAMES: Flames coach Ryan Huska explains decision to scratch Connor Zary

You’ve gotta earn it. That has been the message from Calgary Flames management since last summer when it became clear that there were going to be opportunities available for younger players that might not have been there in the past. There was play

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Published: 9 months ago