Sam Bennett’s Bridge Contract Means High Expectations Stefan Wright | July 29, 2019 Calgary Flames forward Sam Bennett signed a two-year bridge deal last week, earning an AAV of $2.55 million per season. For a Flames team tight against the salary cap and…
Flames Sign Sam Bennett to 2-Year Contract Worth $5.1 Million The Canadian Press | July 24, 2019 CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Sam Bennett to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.55 million. The 23-year-old native of Holland Landing, Ont., had 13 goals and 14 assists in 71 games last season wit…
Neal Swapped for Lucic in Bizarre Alberta Trade Stefan Wright | July 23, 2019 James Neal will no longer be a Calgary Flame. Flames general manager Brad Treliving and his Oilers counterpart Ken Holland agreed to a rather confusing trade on Friday, swapping Neal…
3 Reasons the Flames Won the Lucic Trade Ryan Szporer | July 23, 2019 By any objective measure, the Calgary Flames gave up the better player when they traded James Neal to the Edmonton Oilers for Milan Lucic. The Flames could still end up…
3 Trades That Overhauled the Flames Blue Line Ryan Pike | January 24, 2019 When Brad Treliving became general manager of the Calgary Flames in the spring of 2014, he inherited a team that had just finished near the National Hockey League’s basement. Through…
Flames & Hurricanes Trade: Who’s the Winner So Far? Troy Durrell | January 6, 2019 It was the trade that sent waves throughout the hockey world. On June 23, 2018, the Calgary Flames and Carolina Hurricanes made a blockbuster deal that sent forward Elias Lindholm…
Flames in Carolina & Hurricanes in Calgary – How’s it Working Out?’ Mark Shiver | November 30, 2018 Here at the quarter pole so to speak it might be fun to glance at how some of the players involved in a significant Carolina Hurricanes trade this past offseason…
3 Key Flames Contract Conversations Bryan Wilson | October 4, 2018 The Calgary Flames have multiple contract negotiations to deal with during the 2018-19 season. With a brand new season about to begin, there is still a lot of hockey to be…
5 Historic Trades That Ignited the Flames Bryan Wilson | September 13, 2018 The Calgary Flames were busy this offseason addressing some key concerns via trades, ultimately changing the teams’ outlook heading into the 2018-19 season. Optimism is on the rise in Calgary…
Are the Flames Building a Winning Team? Bryan Wilson | August 31, 2018 The Calgary Flames have made big strides in addressing organizational needs this off-season. They brought in a new head coach and added not one but two top-six forwards, James Neal and…
NHL News & Notes: Desharnais, Fiddler, Randy Lee & More Brandon Share-Cohen | August 21, 2018 In today’s News & Notes, David Desharnais’ contract in the KHL has been terminated, veteran forward Vernon Fiddler has joined the Dallas Stars coaching staff, Randy Lee has resigned as…
Brouwer Buyout Caps Flames Summer of Change Ryan Pike | August 6, 2018 Following a season of disappointment, the Calgary Flames have been one of the most active teams this off-season. They’ve overhauled their coaching staff. They’ve made big trades. They’ve signed high-profile…
