NHL Rumors: Devils, Lightning, Flames, Wild, Ducks Jim Parsons | September 30, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the New Jersey Devils are already talking contract extension with Tyler Toffoli. Meanwhile, as the Tampa Bay Lightning look for goaltending options, is there any…
Flames’ Andersson Handling Captaincy Debacle with Pure Class Rupert McDonald | September 29, 2023 It’s gotta hurt a little, right? After an offseason where plenty speculated Rasmus Andersson would get the ‘C’, he instead watched his longtime teammate Mikael Backlund get the honour. For…
Top 4 Non-Playoff Teams That Can Win the Cup This Season Mike Fink | September 29, 2023 With the 2023-24 season only a few days away, it’s that time of year to make predictions for what will happen in the NHL in the coming months. The Hockey…
Flames Need to Consider Claiming Penguins’ Ty Smith Off Waivers Rupert McDonald | September 29, 2023 The Calgary Flames don’t need any defencemen at this time. Even with the uncertainty regarding Oliver Kylington, they have six capable NHLers on the back end in MacKenzie Weegar, Noah…
Flames Smart to Extend & Name Backlund Captain Derek Olsen | September 28, 2023 That’s right Calgary Flames fans, rejoice. Mikael Backlund isn’t going anywhere, and he’s officially the team’s leader. It was announced on Wednesday that Backlund has re-signed with the club for…
Flames’ Huberdeau Appears to Be in Store for MVP-Like Season Rupert McDonald | September 28, 2023 Perhaps being an afterthought is a good thing. The Calgary Flames are certainly that this season, as they are generating next to zero buzz regarding the upcoming season despite the…
3 Takeaways From Flames’ Preseason Win Against the Jets Nathanial Duffett | September 28, 2023 The Calgary Flames played Wednesday night on the road against the Winnipeg Jets. Neither team had their top players playing but featured plenty of young talent and role players on…
Flames News & Rumors: Backlund, Pelletier & Wolf Michael DeRosa | September 27, 2023 In this latest edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, the Flames have signed Mikael Backlund to a contract extension and named him captain. Meanwhile, the Flames have provided an…
Flames’ Pelletier Injury Situation Could Lead to Kessel Signing Rupert McDonald | September 27, 2023 Calgary Flames fans were left holding their breath after Jakob Pelletier went down on the ice in pain after taking a crushing hit from Seattle Kraken forward Marian Studenic on…
NHL Rumors: Senators, Flames, Oilers, Maple Leafs Jim Parsons | September 27, 2023 In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Ottawa Senators do have a way to get their salary cap down, but, so far, are unwilling to pay the cost. Meanwhile, Mikael Backlund…
Why the Flames Need Nazem Kadri’s Competitive Edge The Old Prof | September 26, 2023 When I first began to cover the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers almost five years ago now, Nazem Kadri was the third-line center on a blossoming Maple Leafs…
3 Standouts From Flames 10-0 Preseason Win Over the Canucks Ryan Ventura | September 26, 2023 The Calgary Flames took the ice for the first time in 2023-24, facing the Vancouver Canucks in a home preseason matchup at the Saddledome. The Canucks rested most of their…