Flames Should Be Gauging Trade Interest for Markstrom Rupert McDonald | December 21, 2023 Calgary Flames management would never come out and say it, but they are well aware that this current roster is not good enough to compete for a Stanley Cup. Frankly,…
Markstrom’s Return Could Be Key to Flames’ Playoff Push Ryan Gagne | December 18, 2023 On Dec. 5, 2023, the Calgary Flames watched their number goalie, Jacob Markstrom, break his finger in practice. As a wild card contender in the Western Conference, it was a…
3 Takeaways as Flames Take Down Sizzling Canucks 4-2 Rupert McDonald | November 17, 2023 It hasn’t happened often this season, but the Calgary Flames looked like an elite hockey team in their win on Thursday night. The effort given was perhaps the best we…
Flames Should Try to Capitalize on Oilers’ Goaltending Desperation Rupert McDonald | November 11, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames have both struggled early on this season, but for entirely different reasons. For the Flames, they don’t boast a ton of offensive talent up…
Overreactions and Proper Reactions to Start of 2023-24 Season Ryan Ventura | November 2, 2023 November’s arrival brings with it some cooler air, fewer leaves on the trees, and the feeling that the NHL season is well underway. Thus far, NHL teams have played close…
3 Takeaways From Flames’ 5-2 Loss at Heritage Classic Ryan Gagne | October 30, 2023 The Calgary Flames became one of the first teams to play in three Heritage Classic games on Sunday evening, joining their provincial rival, the Edmonton Oilers. However, after losing the…
4 Flames Who Must Step Up Right Now Ryan Gagne | October 24, 2023 The Calgary Flames return home after a lackluster road trip through the Eastern Conference, which ended with a 6-2 defeat at the hands of the Detroit Red Wings. Although they…
Flames’ Encouraging Signs From First 2 Games Ryan Ventura | October 16, 2023 The Calgary Flames kicked off their 2023-24 season on Wednesday, Oct. 11 against the Winnipeg Jets. They then traveled to Pittsburgh to take on the Penguins the following Saturday. The…
Breaking Down the Calgary Flames’ 2023-24 Roster Ryan Gagne | October 11, 2023 As the Calgary Flames begin their 51st season of operations, the franchise has one of the best lineups in the league with All-Stars like Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, and Jacob…
4 Longshots for the 2023-24 Vezina Trophy Stephen Ground | October 10, 2023 When we ranked our longshots for the 2022-23 Vezina Trophy a year ago, Linus Ullmark wasn’t even on our radar. It wasn’t even clear that he’d be the starter for…
Flames: Markstrom’s Preseason Struggles a Cause for Concern Rupert McDonald | October 8, 2023 The success of the Calgary Flames this coming season largely lies in the hands of Jacob Markstrom. Through three seasons in Cowtown since signing a six-year, $36 million deal, he…
Calgary Flames’ 5 Best-Case Scenarios in 2023-24 Rupert McDonald | October 3, 2023 The Calgary Flames are looking for a major bounce-back season after 2022-23’s disappointment. Aside from the big Tyler Toffoli for Yegor Sharangovich trade, the roster is quite similar to last…