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How can the Calgary Flames maintain their penalty kill in 2023-24?

It’s safe to say that not a lot went well for the Calgary Flames in the 2022-23 season. They didn’t get timely saves or goals at even strength. Their power play wasn’t all that good. A few key players faced some statistical regression, while so

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Published: 1 year ago

NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames and Elias Lindholm

Friedman when asked were things stand with a possible contract extension for Elias Lindholm with the Calgary Flames.

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Published: 1 year ago

The rest of the NHL is benefiting from the Calgary Flames historical contract mistakes

Over the last year, there has been an increasing trend in NHL teams starting to hand out a lot of term and money to some of their younger players. Even if some of those players have limited NHL experience. With the Ottawa Senators recent signing of t

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Published: 1 year ago

Flames Sunday Census: Playoff expectations going into the 2023-24 season

Overall, the Flames have done a whole lot of nothing compared to what they were expected to do this offseason. After a very disappointing season last year, there were many calls for the team to pick a direction, whether it is selling and committing t

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Published: 1 year ago

Looking back at the Calgary Flames in the 2020s (so far)

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

Huge Link to Huberdeau as Flames Try to Re-Sign Elias Lindholm

The post Huge Link to Huberdeau as Flames Try to Re-Sign Elias Lindholm appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. For the Calgary Flames, signing Elias Lindholm to a new deal isn't just about keeping Lindholm, it's about helping Jonathan Huberdeau. The post

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Published: 1 year ago

How can the Calgary Flames improve their power play in 2023-24?

In part a consequence of the National Hockey League installing a salary cap in 2005, competition in the league has never been more challenging. In particular, five-on-five play between teams doesn’t feature a ton of margin for error, and really put

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Published: 1 year ago

Former Calgary Flames executive Brian Burke named to U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame

A legendary figure in the hockey world has been enshrined in one of hockey’s great halls. Brian Burke, who served as president of hockey operations for the Calgary Flames from September 2013 to April 2018 (and as acting general manager between Dece

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Published: 1 year ago

Jacob Markstrom will determine if Flames are successful this season

The Calgary Flames are looking to bounce back after an ugly 2022-23 season, and Jacob Markstrom will play a significant role in whether or not that happens. There were plenty of reasons for the Flames’ struggles last season. New players like Jonat

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Published: 1 year ago

Here is why the Calgary Flames signing Elias Lindholm makes a ton of sense

For better or for worse, the Calgary Flames appear closer to signing Elias Lindholm than trading him away. Lindholm has come out publicly stating that he would be open to signing again with the Flames and Elliotte Friedman has reported that the numbe

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Published: 1 year ago

Looking back at the Calgary Flames in the 2010s

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

Revisiting the Flames’ 2017-18 Prospect Pool

In 2017-18, the Calgary Flames had a prospect pool that was highly regarded around the NHL. They seemed to have drafted well in previous years, and the future looked bright.…

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Published: 1 year ago