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The Calgary Flames had plenty of optimism heading into the 2022-23 season. They lost two superstars after Johnny Gaudreau walked in free agency and Matthew Tkachuk had asked for a trade. In the deal for Tkachuk, the Flames acquired Florida’s top-scoring forward Jonathan Huberdeau and defensive stalwart Mackenzie Weegar. They also signed reigning Stanley Cup […]

The Calgary Flames have lost their 2019 first-round pick before the puck drops on the 2023-24 season, after Jakob Pelletier suffered a shoulder injury in the team’s preseason tilt against the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. Pelletier was injured in the home half of a split-squad exhibition game at the Saddledome in Calgary, after he […]

The Calgary Flames announced that they have agreed to a two-year extension with veteran center Mikael Backlund, and they have also named him the 21st captain in the team’s history. Flames general manager Craig Conroy spoke about the move in the Flames’ announcement. “Mikael Backlund is our captain. He has been our captain for some […]

The Calgary Flames have turned themselves back into a playoff contender over the past few years, and a guy who has played a big role in their turnaround is assistant general manager Chris Snow. Snow, who was formerly a sportswriter for the Boston Globe, joined the Flames front office in 2011 before working his way […]

Calgary Flames winger Jakob Pelletier received some sarcastic comments from former coach Darryl Sutter after his NHL debut last season, with Sutter asking the media what Pelletier’s number is, which was No. 49 at the time. Here are Sutter's comments on Pelletier's debut tonight. Not sure why he has to be so sarcastic and negative […]

The Calgary Flames entered the 2022-23 season with high hopes despite the departures of Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk. They had acquired a top-scoring forward in Jonathan Huberdeau and some help to their defensive unit in MacKenzie Weegar. They signed reigning Stanley Cup champion Nazem Kadri to a contract to bolster their center depth, and […]

Calgary Flames defenseman Nikita Zadorov is against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Zadorov, a 12-year NHL veteran who hails from Moscow, hopes his opinion makes a profound impact on the ongoing conflict, per The Hockey News’ Randy Sportak. “I understand the consequences from my Motherland, word’s going to come out and how they’re going to react […]

Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin is entering a contract year with the team, and he spoke about the upcoming season and whether or not he would like to stay with the team long term. “I just want to see how this year kind of played out a little bit and take my time a little […]

Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm is entering a contract year at age 29, and he spoke about whether he would like to stay with the team with an extension or hit free agency next offseason. “I’ve been pretty clear that I’m willing to stay,” Elias Lindholm said, via Julian McKenzie of The Athletic. It will […]

The Calgary Flames endured a difficult 2022-23 season when much was expected from the team. The Flames failed to make the NHL postseason a year ago, but Calgary defenseman Rasmus Andersson does not believe the poor performance a year ago will keep the team from reaching a high level in the upcoming season. The start […]

Elias Lindholm could be staying in Calgary after all. After months of speculation that the Swedish superstar isn’t planning to re-sign in Alberta when his contract expires next summer, the 28-year-old made it clear that that isn’t necessarily the case. “I am willing to stay,” Lindholm told Swedish outlet Hockeysverige. “My agent and Calgary will […]

It’s going to be an interesting season for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24. Will all of Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin and Mikael Backlund be traded after it was reported that none of them were planning to re-sign in Alberta and walk in unrestricted free agency? Will new GM Craig Conroy be able to convince any […]

The Calgary Flames are approaching the 2023-24 NHL season with a high level of uncertainty after missing the postseason for the second time in three seasons last year — but Rasmus Andersson is prepared for it. “I’m ready to embrace the chaos,” the team’s best defenseman told Sportsnet’s Eric Francis earlier this week. “When you […]

Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane underwent shoulder surgery this offseason after injuring it all the way back in October. The 27-year-old ended up playing all 82 games regardless of the injury. But in the end, he needed to get the issue taken care of. Heading into this season, Mangiapane feels great. And he provided an […]

MacKenzie Weegar joined the Calgary Flames last summer via trade with the Florida Panthers. He, along with fellow Panthers teammate Jonathan Huberdeau, were some of Calgary’s biggest additions. The 2022-23 season carried high expectations thanks to the new faces. Unfortunately, the Flames missed the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs. Missing the playoffs led to a fair […]

The Calgary Flames had an all-around tough season in 2022-23. Calgary made important additions to their roster before the puck dropped in October. Notably, they brought in Nazem Kadri, Jonathan Huberdeau, and MacKenzie Weegar. However, nothing seemed to click. Perhaps the losses the Flames suffered outweighed the games. Star forwards Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk […]

Overall, the Calgary Flames were a major disappointment in 2022-23. They fell short of the Stanley Cup Playoffs while seeing major offseason acquisitions Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri underperform. Calgary changed things up this summer in the front office and behind the bench. And as far as Kadri is concerned, these changes are a welcomed […]

After an eventful offseason, the Calgary Flames were a team many had an eye on heading into 2022-23. Calgary overhauled its core almost overnight, losing Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk but bringing in Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri and others. Even with a wildly different roster, some believed the Flames could repeat as Pacific Division champions […]

The New Jersey Devils set out to improve their team after completing their best regular season in franchise history. Shortly before the NHL Draft, the Devils did just that. They acquired some added scoring punch in the form of Tyler Toffoli. Now that the offseason has slowed down a bit, let’s reflect a bit. How […]

The Calgary Flames could be in a world of trouble after this season with core players Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund and Noah Hanifin all reportedly not planning to re-sign in Alberta when their contracts expire. With a very tight salary cap to work with, the team was only able to make a few minor moves […]

It’s safe to say that Nazem Kadri’s first year with the Calgary Flames was not a sweet one. After winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in the 2021-22 NHL season, Kadri signed a seven-year deal with the Flames, who were coming off a 50-win campaign. The expectation was high for Kadri and the […]

A day after they acquired him for forward Tyler Toffoli, the Calgary Flames signed forward Yegor Sharangovich to a two-year contract with an annual average value of $3.1 million, according to his agent and Elliotte Friedman. A three-year NHL pro, Sharangovich showed his ability to be an elite shooter for the New Jersey Devils. His […]

The New Jersey Devils have made a big move ahead of the 2023 NHL Draft, with the franchise trading for Stanley Cup champion Tyler Toffoli, who played for the Calgary Flames last season. In return, the Flames receive Yegor Sharangovich and the Devils’ third-round pick in this year’s draft. 🚨 TRADE ALERT 🚨 We have […]

It’s been a brutal few days to be a fan of the Calgary Flames, and things got even worse on Thursday after veteran Tyler Toffoli told the team he doesn’t plan to sign an extension, Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli reported. “Not to throw another log onto the fire for Flames but the potential exodus continues,” […]

The Calgary Flames were hit with an absolute gut punch on Thursday afternoon, as three of their most important players in Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund and Noah Hanifin are all not planning to re-sign with the team, according to DailyFaceoff’s Frank Seravalli. “The thought and belief around the league is that Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin […]

The NHL offseason is officially off and running, and the trade stoves are burning hot. There are many trade candidates on the market, but one who may or may not be available is forward Anthony Duclair of the Florida Panthers. Duclair, 28, was excellent for the President’s Trophy-winning Panthers last season, as he had 31 […]

The NHL offseason is now in full swing with the Stanley Cup Playoffs complete, and it’s shaping up to be an exciting time. Even before the entry draft and free agency in just over a week, trade talks have ramped up substantially in recent weeks. One of the most intriguing players in said trade talks […]

The Calgary Flames enter this NHL offseason with a new general manager in Craig Conroy. Calgary’s former player-turned-executive is already drawing interesting praise from agents around the league. One agent spoke about Conroy to The Athletic’s Pierre LeBrun on Friday. When speaking of the likeability of the Flames GM, the agent drew upon a widely […]

The Calgary Flames are reuniting former linemates Jarome Iginla and Craig Conroy in the front office, after Iginla was hired on Thursday in an executive capacity as Special Advisor to the General Manager, the team announced. “Dating as far back as our playing days with the Flames, Jarome and I have always talked about one […]

The 2022-23 NHL season has officially come to a close with the Vegas Golden Knights winning their first Stanley Cup in franchise history. As the offseason officially begins, 31 other franchises now have the task of getting to Vegas’ level. And there’s no team that’s more true for than the Toronto Maple Leafs. Despite Toronto […]

The 2022-23 NHL season is officially over, as the Vegas Golden Knights have won the Stanley Cup. It was an incredible season of hockey, with many twists and historic feats to go around. With the offseason upon us, there is certainly going to be upheaval around the league. Many teams are shifting their focus to […]

Although it’s been all-but-confirmed over the last few days, the Calgary Flames made the hiring of Ryan Huska as the franchise’s next head coach official on Monday. “Following a detailed search process, today we are proud to introduce Ryan Huska as Head Coach of the Calgary Flames,” team general manager Craig Conroy said. “While continuity […]

The Calgary Flames have a lot to figure out this summer after missing the Stanley Cup Playoffs this season. With a new general manager and reportedly a new head coach, the team can finally get to work. One of the items on the docket for the Flames is the future of defenseman Noah Hanifin. The […]

The Calgary Flames do not have a head coach as of this writing. However, that could be changing rather soon according to the latest update from Sportsnet NHL insider Elliotte Friedman. Flames assistant coach Ryan Huska has emerged as “the leading contender” for the team’s head coaching vacancy, Friedman reports. Huska has spent the previous […]

The Calgary Flames are beginning to interview head coaching candidates, and reached out to former New York Rangers head coach Gerard Gallant to gauge whether he wants the job. The answer is yes, so he will be part of the Flames’ interview process at some point, according to Pierre LeBrun of The Athletic. Gerard Gallant […]

Calgary Flames and Team Canada forward Milan Lucic is a Gold Medalist. Canada won Gold at the IIHF World Championships on Sunday over an inspiring German outfit. With the medal secured, Lucic is looking toward the future. It was a rough season for the Flames veteran forward. Lucic, a free agent this summer, recorded a […]

The Calgary Flames have completed their search for a new general manager. Assistant general manager Craig Conroy is receiving a promotion to the top job, according to NHL insider Darren Dreger. A formal announcement has not been made, though that is expected to come on Tuesday. That hasn’t stopped reactions from flooding in, including from […]

The Calgary Flames parted ways with general manager Brad Treliving in April and then fired head coach Darryl Sutter soon after. The Flames are now finally getting around to picking a new GM, opting to go with assistant GM Craig Conroy for the role, per TSN’s Darren Dreger. Conroy was among a group of four […]

The Calgary Flames are on the hunt for a new general manager following the departure of Brad Treliving. Candidates have received their interviews, and now it seems that the hunt is nearing its end. The Flames are in the “final stages” of their general manager search, according to NHL insider Frank Seravalli. There is no […]