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The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames. On the ice, the Flames were a success, reaching the playoffs in six of their eight seasons in Atlanta. Financially, however, they struggled due to poor attendance, and in 1980, they were sold and relocated to Calgary. Following the move, they maintained their on-ice success by qualifying for the postseason in their first 11 years in Calgary, which included winning the 1989 Stanley Cup as well as a trip to the 1986 Stanley Cup Final. Since winning the 1989 Stanley Cup, the team has reached one more Stanley Cup Final—in 2004, which they lost to the Tampa Bay Lightning.

NHL Rumors: Oilers, Flames, Maple Leafs, Flyers
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Toronto Maple Leafs are waiting to make a game-time decision on William Nylander’s status versus the Boston Bruins in Game 2. Meanwhile, the Edmonton Oilers are in the news as Evander Kane revealed he has a sports hernia injury and the team called up a goaltender as an emergency backup. The Philadelphia Flyers might be moving on from a few key players, and are the Calgary Flames looking at a possible on-ice reunion next season? Maple Leafs Waiting on Nylander News Maintaining their stance that they won’t talk much about injuries to key players…

Flames’ Kadri Exceeded Expectations in 2023-24
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The 2023-24 NHL regular season is officially over for the Calgary Flames. The team was effectively eliminated from the playoffs in early April and will not partake in any postseason games for the second consecutive season. The franchise has a litany of issues including goal scoring and consistent special teams performances, as well as underperforming, expensive players like Jonathan Huberdeau. However, Flames fans also have many things to look forward to such as multiple young roster players making strides and an abundance of upcoming draft picks after some big trades took place this season. Related: Calgary Flames Have Monumental Draft…

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flames, Utah Hockey Team Nickname
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In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Toronto Maple Leafs head coach Sheldon Keefe called out Max Domi after Game 1 versus the Bruins. How long will Domi’s leash be? Have MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri both committed to the Flames, regardless of their plans? What will the new nickname for the Utah hockey team be? Max Domi Takes Heat From Coach There was plenty of blame to go around in Game 1 as the Maple Leafs lost to the Bruins, but Max Domi took most of the heat from head coach Sheldon Keefe. Keefe called out Domi’s penalty on Brad Marchand…

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Projected Lineups for the Coyotes vs Flames – 4/14/24
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The Arizona Coyotes take on the Calgary Flames tonight at Scotiabank Saddledome. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. COYOTES (35-40-5) at FLAMES (36-38-5) 8 p.m. ET; SNW, SCRIPPS Coyotes projected lineup Clayton Keller — Alex Kerfoot — Nick Schmaltz Lawson Crouse — Logan Cooley —…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Ducks – 4/12/24
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The Calgary Flames play the Anaheim Ducks tonight at the Honda Center. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (35-38-5) at DUCKS (26-48-5) 10 p.m. ET; KCOP-13, SN1 Flames projected lineup Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund — Matt Coronato Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri —…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Sharks – 4/9/24
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The Calgary Flames take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. FLAMES (34-37-5) at SHARKS (18-51-8) 10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCA+, SNW Flames projected lineup Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri — Andrei Kuzmenko Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund…

 

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Flames FAQ

What year were the Calgary Flames founded?

The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames.

When did the Calgary Flames play their first game?

The Calgary Flames (then known as the Atlanta Flames) played their first game on Oct. 7, 1972. They faced the New York Islanders and won 3-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Calgary Flames?

Darryl Sutter is the current head coach for the Calgary Flames.