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Calgary Flames reduce training camp roster by seven players

In advance of Friday night’s pre-season Battle of Alberta, the Calgary Flames have trimmed down their training camp roster. The club has assigned seven players to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers: goaltenders Connor Murphy and Matt

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Published: 1 year ago

Flames GM Craig Conroy brought to tears speaking about Chris Snow

What was meant to be a positive press conference for the Calgary Flames got off to a very emotional start on Wednesday, as Craig Conroy was visibly shaken by the news of Chris Snow. Chris, who serves as the Flames assistant general manager, has been

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Published: 1 year ago

Flames Smart to Extend & Name Backlund Captain

That’s right Calgary Flames fans, rejoice. Mikael Backlund isn’t going anywhere, and he’s officially the team’s leader. It was announced on Wednesday that Backlund has re-signed with the club for…

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Published: 1 year ago

Mikael Backlund’s extension with the Calgary Flames sets great tone for the regular season

After a long and arduous process, Mikael Backlund has officially been extended by the Calgary Flames. And not only has he been awarded an extension, but he has also been named the 21st captain in team history. HE’S BACKS AND WEARING THE C! We’re

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Published: 1 year ago

GoFundMe created for family of Flames assistant GM Chris Snow

A GoFundMe page has been created to help Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow’s family. Chris has been in the public eye for some time now, as he has put up an incredible fight against ALS, which he was first diagnosed with in 2019.

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Published: 1 year ago

Looking at who could potentially fill Jakob Pelletier’s spot while he’s out with his injury

The NHL’s preseason has been going on for the past few days and there is a fair argument that it might last for too long. In a split game against the Seattle Kraken on Monday, Jakob Pelletier was on the receiving end of a nasty hit from Marian Stud

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Published: 1 year ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Wolf, Hunt, Zary impress against Jets as camp battles heat up

Welcome back one and all to Beyond the Boxscore: Season 3 –  a place to find out which Calgary Flames players had statistically great nights combined with some insight into what was working or not by myself (Shane Stevenson – Flash_33 on X (form

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Published: 1 year ago

Flames’ Huberdeau Appears to Be in Store for MVP-Like Season

Perhaps being an afterthought is a good thing. The Calgary Flames are certainly that this season, as they are generating next to zero buzz regarding the upcoming season despite the…

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Published: 1 year ago

Calgary Flames Top 10 Prospects for 2023-24

There are mixed reviews on the Calgary Flames prospect pool, but the top half of the ranking stacks up with anyone else in the league. According to Logan Horn’s farm…

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Published: 1 year ago

Chris Snow Will Not Wake Up After Brain Injury

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow will not wake up after sustaining a catastrophic brain injury caused by lack of oxygen due to cardiac arrest Tuesday, his wife, Kelsie, confirmed this morning. Snow, who has been battling ALS since

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Published: 1 year ago

Breaking down Mikael Backlund’s new contract and what it means for the Calgary Flames

A few months ago it was widely reported that Mikael Backlund would not want to sign an extension with the Calgary Flames as he wanted to see how things would play out in the last year of his current contract. Well, how times have changed, Backlund ha

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Published: 1 year ago

Flames assistant GM Snow on life support, not expected to wake up

Calgary Flames assistant general manager Chris Snow is on life support. Dealing with a form of ALS, Snow’s wife Kelsie wrote on Wednesday morning that her husband “will not wake up” and is on life support after a medical episode earlier this w

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Published: 1 year ago