Calgary Flames News and Rumors
The case for Mikael Backlund as the Calgary Flames’ next Captain
Throughout our profiles of potential next captains for the Calgary Flames there have been a wealth of candidates that both surprise, and make a ton of sense for the team. MacKenzie Weegar, Jonathan Huberdeau, Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, and Chris
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Published: 1 year ago
Predicting 2022-23 NHL breakout candidates using expected goals
This offseason hasn’t been as crazy as last year’s, but a new season always brings a new opportunity for growth. Several players are in new situations, whether they’ve moved teams or have seen a change in coaching staff. Coupled with a leaguewi
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Published: 1 year ago
Calgary Flames place 17th in Daily Faceoff’s ranking of NHL prospect pools
Friends, the post-draft period on the National Hockey League calendar is often seen as prospect season, where various media outlets discuss the youngsters within their market’s team or the league as a whole. Over at Daily Faceoff, our pal Steven El
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Published: 1 year ago
Kiprusoff Vs. Vernon: Who was the Flames’ Better Goaltender?
If you were to ask fans who the best goaltender in Calgary Flames’ franchise history is, the vast majority would tell you Miikka Kiprusoff. The 46-year-old is one of the…
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Published: 1 year ago
"It's going to be very fun:" Oilers' McDavid thrilled for Heritage Classic versus Flames
It’s still well over a month away, but players and fans of the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames can’t wait for the 2023 Heritage Classic. It was announced last December that the Oilers would host the Flames at Commonwealth Stadium on October 2
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Published: 1 year ago
4 potential candidates to be named as Flames' next captain
The Calgary Flames appear to be content entering the 2023-24 season with their current roster intact. After a summer with plenty of trade rumours, General Manager Craig Conroy was rather quiet aside from trading Tyler Toffoli in late June. Questions
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Published: 1 year ago
2023 FlamesNation prospect rankings: #5 (tie) Étienne Morin
If there’s one area the Calgary Flames are lacking in terms of prospect depth, it’s on defence. They’ve got some high upside forwards that are ready to produce in Matt Coronato or Jakob Pelletier, but there isn’t anybody ready to be an impact
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Published: 1 year ago
Fans receive sneak peek of the Flames' Heritage Classic look
It’s time for Calgary Flames fans to get excited. Shortly after the Edmonton Oilers logo was revealed for the Heritage Classic on October 29, the Flames have now been spotted. Like the Oilers, it appears the Flames were looking for more of a retr
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Published: 1 year ago
Calgary Flames’ Best Players to Ever Play at the World Juniors
As we round into 2023 and look forward to the next half of the season for the Calgary Flames, plenty of hockey fans still have their gazes set on the…
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Published: 1 year ago
Details revealed for Heritage Classic between Oilers and Flames
For those planning on attending this year’s Heritage Classic between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames, don’t expect to see players like Wayne Gretzky suiting up. As mentioned in a press conference on Wednesday morning, there will be no alu
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Published: 1 year ago
Looking back at the Calgary Flames in the 1990s
The Calgary Flames franchise has a long, fascinating history. From their origins as an expansion team in Georgia in 1972 to their glory days in the 1980s to present day, the Flames have played a lot of hockey and many players have had tremendous care
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Published: 1 year ago
What to expect from Calgary Flames prospects not in the AHL for 2023–24
It’s finally September, and it’s just about time for NHL hockey to begin again. And while the Calgary Flames have not yet taken to the ice at Scotiabank Saddledome, preseason action is already underway in a number of the Flames prospects’ respe
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Published: 1 year ago
