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 could be without one of their best players for a significant stretch. Though an update has yet to be issued, Connor Zary looked to be in serious pain last night after taking a devastating knee from Anaheim Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson and didn’t return to the game. Related: Flames Dodged a Major Bullet Not Extending Kuzmenko This injury could keep Zary out long-term, which would leave a serious hole in the Flames’ lineup. The 22-year-old has been one of the team’s most productive forwards this season, and assuming he is out for a lengthy period, several players,…
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, is Taylor Hall on the move out of Chicago? One scribe thinks he’s the most likely trade candidate from that team. Meanwhile, Elliotte Friedman offered up a few updates on the Vancouver Canucks situation in his latest 32 Thoughts written column. Are the Detroit Red Wings trying to trade for Dylan Cozens? Finally, what is the latest on Connor Zary’s injury, and is any supplemental discipline being handed out for the hit? Taylor Hall Asking Price and Trade Odds According to Scott Powers of The Athletic, “Taylor Hall is the likeliest Blackhawks player to appeal to contending…
The Calgary Flames take on 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 (18-14-7) at DUCKS (17-18-4) 10 p.m. ET; Victory+, SNW, TVAS Flames projected lineup Jonathan Huberdeau — Nazem Kadri — Martin PospisilBlake Coleman — Mikael Backlund — Matt CoronatoYegor Sharangovich — Connor Zary — Jakob PelletierAndrei Kuzmenko — Kevin Rooney — Ryan Lomberg Kevin Bahl — Rasmus AnderssonJoel Hanley — Mackenzie WeegarJake Bean — Brayden Pachal Dustin WolfDan Vladar Scratched: Walker Duehr, Daniil Miromanov, Tyson Barrie Injured: None Status report The Flames held an optional morning skate Tuesday…
You either die a hero, or live long enough to see yourself become the villain. That popular phrase seems to fit Andrei Kuzmenko to a tee right now. The 28-year-old quickly became beloved by Calgary Flames fans after being acquired in a trade last February. Now, it’s a much different…
The Nashville Predators take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. PREDATORS (12-20-7) at FLAMES (18-13-7) 10 p.m. ET; SN1, CITY, SNW, FDSNSO Predators projected lineup Filip Forsberg — Steven Stamkos — Jonathan MarchessaultGustav Nyquist — Ryan…
The Calgary Flames were the better team through 40, but an ugly third period did them in last night in a 5-3 loss to the Utah Hockey Club. The Flames were in full control of this one and entered the third with a 3-2 lead, but gave up three unanswered…
We saw the Calgary Flames host the Utah Hockey Club on Thursday night. Two teams trending in opposite directions entered play on Thursday, with the Flames winning three of their previous four games and Utah losing five straight. This would be the second matchup of the season between these two…
The Utah Hockey Club take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. UTAH (16-15-6) at FLAMES (18-12-7) 9 p.m. ET; SNW, Utah16 Utah projected lineup Clayton Keller — Barrett Hayton — Nick SchmaltzJack McBain — Logan Cooley…
The Vancouver Canucks take on the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome today. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. CANUCKS (17-10-8) at FLAMES (17-12-7) 9 p.m. ET; SNW, SNP Canucks projected lineup Jake DeBrusk — J.T. Miller — Brock BoeserNils Hoglander — Pius Suter —…
As the calendar is set to turn to 2025, there are plenty of things to have a look at for the future of each NHL team. While many have their resolutions, traditions, expectations, and more, there is one burning question that every NHL team is facing in the upcoming year….
As they enter the second half of the season, the Calgary Flames should be content with their start. Many analysts and media personalities wrote them off as a basement dweller this season, yet they find themselves with a 17-12-7 record and two points out of a playoff spot in the…
In what was supposed to be a rebuilding season, the Calgary Flames are tied points-wise with the Dallas Stars for a wild-card position in the Western Conference. This team has played some great hockey systematically, and have an impressive 17-11-7 record to show for it. Related: Flames Extending Yegor Sharangovich…
The Calgary Flames take on the Vegas Golden Knights tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (17-11-7) AT GOLDEN KNIGHTS (24-8-3) 8 p.m. ET; SCRIPPS, SN, TVAS Flames projected lines Jonathan Huberdeau — Nazem Kadri — Martin PospisilBlake Coleman — Mikael Backlund — Matt…
The Calgary Flames came to San Jose, California in hopes of defeating the struggling San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center. Between the pipes tonight, it was a matchup between Dustin Wolf for the Flames and Yaroslav Askarov for the Sharks. In a battle between two Pacific Division teams, the Flames…
The Calgary Flames take on the San Jose Sharks at the SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. FLAMES (16-11-7) at SHARKS (11-21-6) 10 p.m. ET; NBCSCA, CITY, SN, TVAS, CBC Flames projected lineup Jonathan Huberdeau — Nazem Kadri — Martin PospisilBlake Coleman…
After missing the playoffs in seven of the previous nine seasons leading up to the 2018 offseason, the Calgary Flames decided to make a massive trade that would change their franchise for the better. The team acquired 22-year-old Noah Hanifin and 24-year-old Elias Lindholm in exchange for Dougie Hamilton, Micheal…
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, there is plenty of speculation surrounding Dylan Cozens, who could soon be traded by the Buffalo Sabres. Meanwhile, there is also speculation surrounding Rasmus Andersson, who could soon hear his name subject to trade rumors as the deadline nears. In other…
It is truly a headline many Calgary Flames fans thought they may never see. Left winger Jonathan Huberdeau has been tremendously disappointing ever since he was acquired from the Florida Panthers back in the summer of 2022. As the centrepiece of a trade package for young All-Star Matthew Tkachuk and…
Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he’s in the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame Class In this post, I want to help fans get to know the former Flame a little better….
