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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.

3 Teams for Flames Fans to Root For in Stanley Cup Playoffs
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The Calgary Flames will not be partaking in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs and tomorrow’s game versus the San Jose Sharks will be their last of the season. This group battled hard throughout the entirety of 2023-24, but were unable to stay afloat in the playoff race following the departures of Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin. Related: Flames’ Kuzmenko Has Gone From Trade Chip to Extension Candidate It marks the second straight season the Flames have failed to make the playoffs, which is disappointing to its loyal fanbase. That doesn’t mean the postseason can’t be exciting, however, as there are…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Canucks – 4/16/24
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The Calgary Flames take on the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. FLAMES (37-38-5) at CANUCKS (49-22-9) 10 p.m. ET; SNW, SNP, ESPN+, HULU Flames projected lineup Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri — Andrei Kuzmenko Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund — Andrew Mangiapane Jonathan Huberdeau — Connor Zary — Dryden Hunt Matt Coronato — Kevin Rooney — Adam Klapka MacKenzie Weegar — Daniil Miromanov Oliver Kylington — Rasmus Andersson Ilya Solovyov — Brayden Pachal Jacob Markstrom Dustin Wolf Scratched: A.J. Greer, Dennis Gilbert, Walker Duehr, Nikita Okhotiuk Injured: Blake Coleman (upper…

Flames Should Pursue Sam Reinhart in Free Agency This Summer
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With the team officially eliminated from postseason contention for the second consecutive year, the Calgary Flames organization can now truly set their sights on next season. The 2023-24 campaign hasn’t been a total and complete failure, with rookie general manager Craig Conroy swinging some solid trades and recouping assets necessary for a re-tool. The on-ice product, however, left fans with much to be desired. The team is seemingly still stuck in a lull and hasn’t moved on from the Johnny Gaudreau/Matthew Tkachuk era. The upcoming 2024 NHL Draft will be the first in which the Flames have multiple first-round picks…

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Projected Lineups for the Coyotes vs Flames – 4/14/24
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The Arizona Coyotes take on the Calgary Flames tonight at Scotiabank Saddledome. Here are the projected/expected lineups sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents, and others. COYOTES (35-40-5) at FLAMES (36-38-5) 8 p.m. ET; SNW, SCRIPPS Coyotes projected lineup Clayton Keller — Alex Kerfoot — Nick Schmaltz Lawson Crouse — Logan Cooley —…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Ducks – 4/12/24
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The Calgary Flames play 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 (35-38-5) at DUCKS (26-48-5) 10 p.m. ET; KCOP-13, SN1 Flames projected lineup Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund — Matt Coronato Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri —…

Projected Lineups for the Flames vs Sharks – 4/9/24
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The Calgary Flames take on the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center tonight. Here are the projected/expected lineups, sourced from NHL.com staff writers, independent correspondents and others. FLAMES (34-37-5) at SHARKS (18-51-8) 10:30 p.m. ET; NBCSCA+, SNW Flames projected lineup Martin Pospisil — Nazem Kadri — Andrei Kuzmenko Yegor Sharangovich — Mikael Backlund…

 

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What year were the Calgary Flames founded?

The Calgary Flames date back to 1972 when they were started as the Atlanta Flames.

When did the Calgary Flames play their first game?

The Calgary Flames (then known as the Atlanta Flames) played their first game on Oct. 7, 1972. They faced the New York Islanders and won 3-2.

Who is the current head coach of the Calgary Flames?

Darryl Sutter is the current head coach for the Calgary Flames.