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Flames Goaltending

Flames Have Plenty of Options in Net

Nathanial Duffett | September 22, 2023

Do the Calgary Flames have too much of a good thing in their goaltending situation? A goaltending platoon is currently viewed as the way to go in the NHL, and…

Categories Flames Goaltending

Flames’ Jacob Markstrom Living up to Salary Expectations

Ryan Gagne | July 10, 2023

In October 2020, former Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving signed Jacob Markström to a six-year contract, paying the Swedish netminder $6 million annually. Immediately after the ink dried on…

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The Implications of Flames’ Vladar Being Maple Leafs’ Next Starter

Rob Couch | June 8, 2023

A couple of bold statements were made a while back regarding the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and who the starting goalie will be following that move,…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames Goaltending, Maple Leafs Goaltending

Flames: 3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Dan Vladar

Rob Couch | April 15, 2023

The Calgary Flames did not look like the same team this season as they did in 2021-22 when they won the division, especially in net. Last season’s Vezina Trophy finalist…

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Flames’ Vladar Proving to Be a Tremendous Asset

Derek Olsen | January 29, 2023

At the outset of the 2022-23 NHL season, goaltending did not seem like something that the Calgary Flames might struggle with. After all, starter Jacob Markstrom was a runner-up for…

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Jacob Markstrom Has Done More Harm Than Good for Flames

Rob Couch | January 28, 2023

Jacob Markstrom may have been what the Calgary Flames needed for one season, but he hasn’t been reliable for most of his time spent with the organization. This is his…

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Flames Need Vladar in Net for Remainder of 5-Game Road Trip

Ryan Gagne | January 13, 2023

The Calgary Flames beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Thursday night in the second game of a back-to-back, securing a much-needed two points in the Western Conference standings. Right…

Categories Flames Goaltending

NHL Goalie Report: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Wild, Oilers, More

Shaun Filippelli | December 16, 2022

While the rest of the world anticipates an opportunity to slow down following the rush of the holiday season, activity around the NHL is full steam ahead. Fittingly, as their…

Categories Avalanche Goaltending, Bruins Goaltending, Capitals Goaltending, Editor's Choice, Flames Goaltending, Hurricanes Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending, Sabres Goaltending, Wild Goaltending

Flames’ Markstrom One of Many High-Paid Goalies Struggling

Ryan Gagne | December 12, 2022

In 2021-22 Jacob Markstrom finished the season as a Vezina Trophy finalist, compiling the best statistical season of his 13-year career. His contract, valued at $6 million average annual value…

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames Goaltending

Oilers & Campbell Following Flames & Markstrom Script

Rob Couch | December 9, 2022

The Edmonton Oilers have not received what they paid for or expected from Jack Campbell in his first season with the team. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how things go,…

Categories Flames Goaltending, Oilers Goaltending

Flames’ Vladar Slowly Stealing Net from Struggling Markstrom

Colton Pankiw | December 3, 2022

If you were to ask the Calgary Flames which player on their roster they had the most confidence in entering the 2022-23 season, many would have said Jacob Markstrom. Postseason…

Categories Flames Goaltending

Flames’ Issues This Season All Stem From Goaltending

Rob Couch | November 19, 2022

Jacob Markstrom has now been a starter in the NHL for six seasons. He played three with the Vancouver Canucks before joining the Calgary Flames and is now playing in…

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