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The prospect of Tij Iginla going to the Calgary Flames in the 2024 NHL Draft is likely going to come down to whether or not he will be available at that pick. Iginla’s stock rose exponentially during the 2023-24 WHL season, with many folks believing he’s set to be a top-ten pick. And while nothing […]

For the second consecutive season, the Calgary Flames missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Adding to their frustration, their provincial rivals Edmonton Oilers advanced to the Stanley Cup Final. Meanwhile, their former cornerstone, Matthew Tkachuk, is close to winning the Stanley Cup with the Florida Panthers. In contrast, the player the Flames acquired in the major […]

The Calgary Flames have a ton of decisions to make this offseason. Calgary hoped to contend for the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that quickly derailed. At the NHL Trade Deadline, they sold some of their better players. Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, and Elias Lindholm are a few of the names that left the Flames […]

Jacob Markstrom’s time with the Calgary Flames may be coming to an end soon. The 34-year-old goalie has been critical of Calgary’s brass before for their handling of past trade talks, which couldn’t get a deal done. New reporting suggests that Markstrom could be moved this offseason. According to TSN Hockey Insider Pierre LeBrun, the […]

The Calgary Flames were the kings of the Pacific Division in 2021-22 — but it’s been back-to-back disappointing seasons in Alberta since. And Jacob Markstrom, who has been one of the bright spots over the last two years, could be approaching his final months with the club. After missing the playoffs for the second straight […]

It is the season finale for two Western Conference teams as the San Jose Sharks face the Calgary Flames. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Sharks-Flames prediction, pick, and how-to-watch The Sharks are 19-53-9 on the year and have just four wins in their last 28 games. In their last […]

After winning the Pacific Division in 2021-22, it’s been back-to-back disappointing seasons for Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames. As the team stares down a second consecutive missed playoff in 2024, there have been rumblings that Kadri could get moved this offseason, with NHL insider Rob Ellis pointing to the Buffalo Sabres as a possible […]

The Calgary Flames are on the road to take on the Los Angeles Kings Thursday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series as we hand out a Flames-Kings prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Flames are 35-37-5 this season, and they have already been […]

The Calgary Flames entered the 2023-24 NHL season hoping to rebound. Calgary fell short of expectations a season ago and missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs. However, there was reason to believe that players such as Jonathan Huberdeau could rebound after rough performances. Unfortunately, it just didn’t happen. The Flames have missed the Stanley Cup Playoffs […]

The Calgary Flames have completely faded away in the Western Conference playoff picture, losing four games in a row and seven of nine since March 9. The roster deserves a lot of credit for staying competitive for most of the 2023-24 campaign, despite the trade noise and eventual departures of Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, Noah […]

The Calgary Flames are in the Windy City to take on the Chicago Blackhawks Tuesday night. Below we will continue our NHL odds series with a Flames-Blackhawks prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. The Flames are 33-32-5 this season, and they have won just three of their […]

The Calgary Flames continued their trade deadline sell-off on Wednesday, sending Noah Hanifin to the Vegas Golden Knights. This three-team trade also involved the Philadelphia Flyers for salary retention purposes. In exchange for Hanifin, the Flames received a 2026 first-round pick, a conditional third-round pick in 2024, and defenseman Daniil Miromanov. Vegas also received forward […]

The Calgary Flames have been busy ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline, and they completed their biggest move of the bunch on Wednesday night when they sent star defenseman Noah Hanifin to the Vegas Golden Knights in a blockbuster deal. In exchange for Hanifin, the Flames received a pair of high draft picks and […]

The NHL has banned Marin Pospisil from playing in all of the next Calgary Flames games for his controversial hit on Seattle Kraken blueliner Vince Dunn in last Monday’s 4-2 Flames home loss, as reported by Chris Johnston of The Athletic. “The #flames Martin Pospisil has been suspended three games by @NHLPlayerSafety for boarding Vince […]

The Calgary Flames have done it again. After sending Nikita Zadorov, Chris Tanev, and Elias Lindholm out of town, they have traded Noah Hanifin. Hanifin is heading to the Vegas Golden Knights in a three-team trade with the Philadelphia Flyers ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. According to Elliotte Friedman, the Flames receive a […]

The Calgary Flames hit the road as they visit the Tampa Bay Lightning. It is time to continue our NHL odds series with a Flames-Lightning prediction, pick, and how-to-watch. The Flames come into the game at 30-26-5 on the year, sitting sixth in the Pacific Divison. They have won five of their last six though, […]

Calgary Flames center Martin Pospisil is likely facing a hearing from the NHL after a hard hit he inflicted on another player. Pospisil collided with the Seattle Kraken’s Vince Dunn during a recent game. This just can't happen. Not even a shred of an excuse for it pic.twitter.com/Q4xyYVU1zY — Pete Blackburn (@PeteBlackburn) March 5, 2024 […]

With the March 8 NHL trade deadline rapidly approaching, teams across the league are gearing up for the stretch run of the season by looking to swing deals to plug holes and improve their rosters. Arguably the hottest name on the market is Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin, who is a virtual lock to be […]

The Calgary Flames have one of the most intriguing assets ahead of the 2024 NHL trade deadline, with goalie Jacob Markstrom being speculated as another asset the team will move soon. Among the rumored Markstrom suitors are the New Jersey Devils, who are said to be keeping a close eye on the netminder in part […]

The Calgary Flames are in the midst of a disappointing season, sitting in fifth place in the Pacific Division with a record barely over .500. One player who is expected to be moved at the trade deadline is defenceman Noah Hanifin, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent this summer. According to insider […]

The Calgary Flames have been active ahead of the NHL Trade Deadline. Calgary has sent three players out the door — Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, and Chris Tanev. However, they may not be done. In fact, two additional players could see themselves going out the door by the March 8 deadline. The Flames are looking […]

The Calgary Flames have endured an up-and-down 2023-24 season. Goalie Jacob Markstrom has been mentioned in a number of trade rumors with the NHL trade deadline right around the corner, and he recently addressed the whispers, via Julian McKenzie of The Athletic. “I think everyone in here, every player in here, I really respect everything […]

The fluctuating Calgary Flames (29-25-5, 63 points) are presently riding a four-game winning streak and still in contention for the final wild card slot in the Western Conference. None of that momentum, however, is changing the front office’s plans for the March 8 NHL trade deadline. But one of their players might. With Chris Tanev […]

The Calgary Flames are hoping to build up a head of steam in the second of the 2024 NHL season and goaltender Jacob Markstrom could be a big key to their plans moving forward. Markstrom is the Flames’ leader in goals against average, wins, and save percentage, for a team that needs a big second […]

The Calgary Flames appear to be in a sell mode as the March 8 NHL trade deadline approaches. They just traded defenseman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars, and now the focus is on fellow defenseman Noah Hanifin, who is in the final year of his contract with Calgary and is considered the best defenseman […]

The Calgary Flames continued their sale on Wednesday night. Calgary sent veteran defenseman Chris Tanev to the Dallas Stars in a three-team trade with the New Jersey Devils. With the deal official, fans are now hearing from Calgary general manager Craig Conroy about his team’s side of things. Conroy met up with FlamesTV host Brendan […]

Many expected defenseman Chris Tanev to be traded for a few weeks now. With the NHL Trade Deadline approaching, it felt like it was now or never. Turns out it was now, as the Calgary Flames have traded the veteran rearguard to the Dallas Stars. It’s a three-team trade involving the New Jersey Devils. Action […]

The Dallas Stars are closing in on a trade that would get them veteran blueliner Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames, per NHL insider Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. “Trade call still pending but hearing Chris Tanev is being traded to Dallas.” In a follow-up post on X (formerly Twitter), LeBrun added some key details […]

The Calgary Flames hold a lot of cards ahead of the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline. Rumors began in the summer when a number of players reportedly did not want to stick around long-term. Things escalated early in the year when Nikita Zadorov publicly requested a trade from the team. That began the team’s fire sale […]

The NHL trade deadline is just two weeks away, which means that teams looking to make last-minute moves have to start finalizing their decisions. Presently, one name being brought up ahead of March 8 is Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom. The 34-year-old is having a stellar season, despite all the rumors going around. Still, there […]

It seems inevitable that Noah Hanifin’s days with the Calgary Flames are numbered. Over the weekend, news broke that the longtime Alberta defenseman was told by the team that they would not be re-signing him to a long-term deal. As the former No. 5 overall pick is an unrestricted free agent come this summer, it […]

The NHL trade deadline is starting to come into sharp focus, and it could be a meaningful time for the Dallas Stars. The Central Division leaders have high hopes of a long run in the Stanley Cup playoffs this year, and they could be active prior to the March 8 trade deadline. The Stars have […]

The Calgary Flames suffered maybe their worst defeat of the 2023-24 campaign on Thursday night, being doubled up by the lowly San Jose Sharks in front of a very agitated crowd at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Although Jacob Markstrom has been a wall in net in Alberta lately, he was unavailable for the contest, leaving backup […]

Despite being signed as the goaltender of the future in Calgary back in 2020, Jacob Markstrom could be approaching his final month as a Flame. At 23-22-5, the Flames are sixth in the Pacific Division, have already shipped out Nikita Zadorov and Elias Lindholm, and probably aren’t done ahead of the Mar. 8 NHL Trade […]

The New Jersey Devils have sorely missed their best player, but they’ll have superstar Jack Hughes back in the lineup for an out of conference matchup with the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. “We have activated C Jack Hughes off injured reserve,” the team confirmed. “He will play tonight.” That is absolutely monumental for a […]

When the Ottawa Senators acquired Jakob Chychrun from the Arizona Coyotes at last year’s NHL Trade Deadline, they believed they were ready to contend. They failed to make the Stanley Cup Playoffs, but they showed a lot of promise. However, Ottawa has completely bottomed out in 2023-24. The Senators find themselves in last place in […]

The 2023-24 NHL season is back underway with the All-Star break in the rearview mirror now, and the Calgary Flames kicked off the homestretch of their campaign with a dominant 4-1 victory over one of the top teams in the league in the Boston Bruins. And after the game, the big win elicited quite a […]

Elias Lindholm made his debut for the Vancouver Canucks on Tuesday, scoring two goals in a 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes. After the game, Lindholm said that he could improve on what was a big night for him. “It was a relief to score. There are obviously still some things that I can be […]

The Calgary Flames are working through a potential fire sale as the NHL Trade Deadline gets closer. Calgary has already traded Elias Lindholm and Nikita Zadorov this season. Defenseman Chris Tanev could be the next player out of town. Another name to consider is veteran goalie Jacob Markstrom. Markstrom joined the Flames back in 2020 […]