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.
The Calgary Flames may not be interested in trading for rentals despite their hot start to the season, though that doesn’t mean they’ll be quiet, either. Along with plenty of rumours as of late that they may move goaltender Dan Vladar for future assets, general manager Craig Conroy has also stated on more than one occasion that he’s interested in trading for a centreman that, age-wise, fits their rebuilding timeline. Related: Flames Should Strongly Consider Healthy Scratching Kuzmenko Ideally, the Flames would like to target a centre who can produce points and be a top-six guy both now and years…
For the second straight night, the Calgary Flames were defeated in rather lopsided fashion. After a 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday afternoon (Nov. 29), the Flames were walloped 6-2 by the Pittsburgh Penguins last night (Nov. 30). Once again, their effort was shockingly disappointing. While their season record is still a respectable 12-9-4, the wheels seem to be quickly falling off for the Flames, who have now lost four in a row. They continue to sit in a playoff spot, but that could quickly change, as a number of teams both in the…
The Calgary Flames take on the Pittsburgh Penguins at the PPG Paints Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (12-8-4) at PENGUINS (9-12-4) 7 p.m. ET; SN-PIT, NHLN, SNW, CITY Jonathan Huberdeau — Connor Zary — Blake ColemanMartin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri — Andrei KuzmenkoYegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund — Matt CoronatoRyan Lomberg — Kevin Rooney — Adam Klapka Kevin Bahl — Rasmus AnderssonMacKenzie Weegar — Daniil MiromanovJoel Hanley — Brayden Pachal Dan VladarDustin Wolf Scratched: Tyson Barrie, Jake Bean Injured: Anthony Mantha (lower body), Justin Kirkland (lower body) Status report Latest for THW: Penguins…
The Calgary Flames were far from their best on Friday afternoon, and paid for it, suffering a 5-2 loss at the hands of the Columbus Blue Jackets. Suddenly, the red-hot Flames have lost three straight outings, all to teams outside a playoff position. Related: Flames Should Strongly Consider Healthy Scratching…
The Columbus Blue Jackets and Calgary Flames met on Black Friday afternoon for the first time since the passing of Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. The game itself will be remembered for how physical it was. Adam Fantilli scored twice to help the Blue Jackets improve to 10-9-3 and over hockey…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, one insider noted that the Buffalo Sabres might be a team that could be nudged into making a trade they don’t want to make, with some interesting names popping up in trade discussions. Would a team like the Edmonton Oilers be waiting on something like…
Few would have believed you prior to the 2024-25 season if you had told them that through 23 games, the Calgary Flames would own a 12-7-4 record. The few who would have given you the benefit of the doubt would have imagined that their top offensive talents would be carrying…
There are still some months to go before the 2025 Trade Deadline, but many players are already starting to be discussed as potential candidates to be moved. One of the many who have been discussed as of late is Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar, who is set to become an…
The Calgary Flames take on the Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (12-7-4) at BLUE JACKETS (9-9-3) 3 p.m. ET; FDSNOH, SNW, SN1 Flames projected lineup Jonathan Huberdeau — Connor Zary — Blake ColemanMartin Pospisil — Nazem…
The Calgary Flames have surprised many with their start to the 2024-25 NHL season. While the majority of analysts and fans had them pegged as a basement team, they began the campaign on a 5-0-1 run and have a current record of 12-7-4. This has them sitting in fourth place…
The Calgary Flames put forth a valiant effort last night versus the Detroit Red Wings, but it wasn’t quite enough as they fell by a 2-1 final in overtime. Nonetheless, they were able to pick up yet another big point, giving them 28 on the season. As a result, they…
The Calgary Flames have had a surprising yet excellent run so far in the 2024-25 season, amassing an impressive 12-7-3 record. For a team most had pegged to finish in the bottom 10, if not bottom five in league standings, it’s been quite a pleasant surprise for not only the…
The Detroit Red Wings and Calgary Flames squared off in a Thanksgiving-Eve game in Detroit. A defensive and goaltending battle between the two teams ended in a 2-1 overtime win for the Red Wings. In the victory, the Red Wings moved to 10-10-2, while the Flames fell to 12-7-4. Game…
The Calgary Flames take on the Detroit Red Wings at Little Caesars Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (12-7-3) at RED WINGS (9-10-2) 7:30 p.m. ET; FDSNDTX, SN360 Flames projected lineup Jonathan Huberdeau — Connor Zary — Blake ColemanMartin Pospisil — Nazem…
Injuries are up around the NHL. It was a theme in the offseason and the preseason with Drew Doughty being only one notable skater to suffer a serious injury in a preseason game, and it’s stood out throughout the 2024-25 season. In recent weeks, the league has seen Alexander Ovechkin…
The goaltending history of the Calgary Flames franchise has been punctuated by a handful of excellent performances in a desert of otherwise unremarkable ones. In an effort to separate the wheat from the chaff, here are the three best goaltenders in the history of the Flames franchise. 3. Dan Bouchard…
The Ottawa Senators (9-11-1) defeated the Calgary Flames (12-7-3) by a score of 4-3 on Prime Monday Night Hockey. The Senators started fast with four scoring chances in the first six minutes of the game, and the stars led the way with the offense while Anton Forsberg played a strong…
The Calgary Flames, as a whole, have had a very solid start to the 2024-25 season. They are currently riding a four-game winning streak following Saturday’s 4-3 shootout win over the Minnesota Wild, and as a result sit at 12-6-3 on the campaign. It’s a shockingly-good start that even their…
Nearly every Calgary Flames fan has dreams of general manager (GM) Craig Conroy and his scouting staff walking up to the NHL Draft stage and saying those famous words: “With the first overall pick in the 2025 NHL Entry Draft, the Calgary Flames select…” However, Calgary should focus on making…
