Flames’ Weegar Snubbed for Alternate Captain Role Rupert McDonald | October 11, 2023 Shortly after announcing Mikael Backlund as the 21st captain in franchise history, the Calgary Flames named four assistant captains to work alongside him in Chris Tanev, Elias Lindholm, Rasmus Andersson,…
Flames: Markstrom’s Preseason Struggles a Cause for Concern Rupert McDonald | October 8, 2023 The success of the Calgary Flames this coming season largely lies in the hands of Jacob Markstrom. Through three seasons in Cowtown since signing a six-year, $36 million deal, he…
Flames’ New Arena Will Help Them Improve as a Team Rupert McDonald | October 6, 2023 It was no hidden secret that an arena deal between the Calgary Flames, the city of Calgary, and the Government of Alberta was close. Any hesitation as to whether or…
Flames’ Lindholm Worth the Reported $9 Million Price Tag Rupert McDonald | October 4, 2023 Sometimes, all that’s needed to mend a relationship is time apart. That has been the case for the Calgary Flames and several of their players entering the final year of…
Calgary Flames’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios in 2023-24 Rupert McDonald | October 3, 2023 The Calgary Flames are looking for a major bounce-back season after 2022-23’s disappointment. Aside from the big Tyler Toffoli for Yegor Sharangovich trade, the roster is quite similar to last…
Flames’ Solovyov Pushing Hard for Roster Spot Rupert McDonald | October 3, 2023 If you weren’t familiar with the name Ilya Solovyov before Calgary Flames training camp this year, it’s hard to blame you. The 23-year-old Russian defender isn’t often discussed when it…
Flames Wise to Send Wolf to AHL Instead of Rushing Trade Rupert McDonald | October 2, 2023 After a highly disappointing 2022-23 season, Calgary Flames fans were extremely hopeful that they would get to see Dustin Wolf play in the NHL for the entire 2023-24 campaign. Though…
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…
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’ 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…
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…
Flames Should Look Into Signing Paul Stastny to Inexpensive Deal Rupert McDonald | September 21, 2023 With the Brad Treliving/Darryl Sutter regime out, the Calgary Flames appear to be committed to giving young players a real chance to earn an NHL spot of out training camp.…
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