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General Manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames have already been busy since he took control of the team. The Flames traded Tyler Toffoli, Nikita Zadorov, Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, and Jacob Markstrom over the last 14 months. They’ve added three first-round draft picks, nine young players, and six later-round picks. As much […]

In 2021-22, the Calgary Flames were the class of the Pacific Division, winning 50 games for just the third time in franchise history and looking like a juggernaut heading into the playoffs. Although the run was ended by the Edmonton Oilers in Round 2 — who themselves lost to the eventual champion Colorado Avalanche — […]

Two years ago, Matthew Tkachuk told the Calgary Flames he had no interest in a long-term extension. As a restricted free agent, the Flames could have worked out a bridge contract that allowed him to reach NHL Free Agency. Additionally, they could have allowed the process to reach salary arbitration. Instead, the Flames traded Tkachuk […]

The Calgary Flames were active on the trade front during the 2023-24. In a way, they had to be active given their situation. Multiple players were on the brink of NHL Free Agency. And with the team heading backwards, it appeared unlikely that they would retain most of them. Since last summer, the Flames have […]

Filip Gustavsson may be sick of sharing a net with Marc-Andre Fleury on the Minnesota Wild, giving the Wild a reason to find him a new destination via trade. Fleury says this will be his last season, but Gustavsson will have to contend with top prospect Jesper Wallstedt for starts once Fleury leaves. Gustavsson won’t […]

The 2024 NHL offseason is in full swing for the Calgary Flames, who missed out on securing a berth in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for the second consecutive year. Since the Flames last played beyond the regular season in the spring of 2022, there have been massive changes within the organization, both on the ice, […]

The Calgary Flames have re-signed one of their best young players to a new deal. Yegor Sharangovich put pen to paper on a five-year contract worth $28.75 million after his breakout 2023-24 season. Via Chris Johnston: “Yegor Sharangovich signs a five-year extension with the Flames carrying a $5.75M AAV.” The Belarusian came over to Calgary […]

Nazem Kadri was on top of the world when he won his first Stanley Cup championship with the Colorado Avalanche in 2022. But it’s been tough sledding since after the Canadian signed a massive seven-year contract with the Calgary Flames in October of the same year. The Flames have failed to qualify for the postseason […]

The Calgary Flames seem to have a pretty easy decision for their target in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. Longtime captain and franchise legend Jarome Iginla has a son, Tij, in the top ten of draft rankings. The Flames and their general manager Craig Conroy know plenty about the Iginla family, as Conroy and Iginla […]

The first major domino of the 2024 NHL offseason has finally fallen, and it’s been a long time coming. The New Jersey Devils and Calgary Flames have finally completed a Jacob Markstrom trade after months of speculation. Markstrom’s name had been in the rumor mill for a while now, but the saga is officially over. […]

At the trade deadline, one of the biggest rumors out there was Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom getting sent to the New Jersey Devils. Well, it’s finally happened, via Frank Seravalli. There are still details to be worked out, but it does appear the Devils are acquiring Markstrom. At 34 years old, Markstrom isn’t exactly […]

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 […]