Calgary Flames News and Rumors
Flames’ Nikita Zadorov speaks out against Russian invasion of Ukraine
CALGARY — Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov spoke Friday about his denouncement of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, referencing an interview on YouTube with Russian journalist Yury Dud that was posted Friday. During the two-hour-long intervie
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Published: 1 year ago
Calgary Flames prospects Yegor Yegorov and Cade Littler are off to strong starts
We know that it seems like the Calgary Flames just started training camp – it’s true, they literally did – but a lot of leagues around the globe have already begun their seasons. A pair of Flames draft choices, Yegor Yegorov and Cade Littler, h
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Published: 1 year ago
NHL Rumors: Chicago Blackhawks, Calgary Flames, and the Nashville Predators
The Flames should look for a forward if they trade Noah Hanifin. The Nashville Predators will eventually have some big decisions in net, but not just yet.
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Published: 1 year ago
Elias Lindholm Makes It Clear What He Wants From the Flames
The post Elias Lindholm Makes It Clear What He Wants From the Flames appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Elias Lindholm has made it clear to the Calgary Flames that he wants to stay, but also clear that it will take a certain amount to keep him. The p
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Published: 1 year ago
NHL Rumour Roundup: Latest on Stamkos, Pinto, Toews and Backlund
In the latest 32 Thoughts podcast, Elliotte Friedman discussed a variety of contract situations around the league, from Steven Stamkos to Mikael Backlund and more.
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Published: 1 year ago
Expect Mikael Backlund to extend, be named Flames captain
Mikael Backlund is emerging as the deserved front-runner to be the next captain of the Calgary Flames. I speculated that a possible reason for delayed negotiations between Elias Lindholm and the Flames could be due to Calgary’s prioritization of a
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Published: 1 year ago
2023-24 Calgary Flames predictions: Blake Coleman scores 20 goals and reaches 40 points
I’ve written about what feels like almost every player on the Calgary Flames roster for this upcoming season, and the last player that I want to make a prediction on might be one of my favourites on the roster, even though he’s not a “marqueeâ€
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Published: 1 year ago
32 Thoughts: Mikael Backlund wants to stay, contract negotiations underway, and an update on Oliver Kylington
It wouldn’t be another 32 Thoughts Podcast day without some juicy Calgary Flames news. On the most recent episode, Elliotte Friedman and Jeff Marek took time to discuss Mikael Backlund’s contract situation as well as Oliver Kylington’s absenc
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Published: 1 year ago
Flames' Backlund has informed management he is willing to re-sign: report
After months of speculation, it appears that Mikael Backlund is indeed willing to sign an extension with the Calgary Flames. At the end of the 2022-23 season, Backlund was one of several Flames who expressed hesitancy in signing a new deal. Based of
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Published: 1 year ago
Flames Have Plenty of Options in Net
Do the Calgary Flames have too much of a good thing in their goaltending situation? A goaltending platoon is currently viewed as the way to go in the NHL, and…
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Published: 1 year ago
The top ten most essential Calgary Flames games in 2023–24
The Calgary Flames’ 2023–24 season officially got underway yesterday with training camp kicking off with the start of on-ice training sessions. While the news varied from pure joy to have the team back together, to some disheartening news regar
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Published: 1 year ago
Friedman on Mikael Backlund: ‘I think he now wants to stay, and I think the Flames want it to happen’
If you constructed a Calgary Flames Mount Rushmore, one of the players that would be in strong consideration for a spot would be centre Mikael Backlund. A fixture with the club for 15 seasons, Backlund is one of the team’s all-time leaders in games
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Published: 1 year ago
