The Calgary Flames have been a mediocre team at best over the past few seasons. They haven’t been in the play-offs since a very exciting 2021-2022 campaign, and it doesn’t look like they’ll be back in contention anytime soon. That’s partly intentional lately, as they’ve chosen somewhat of a rebuilding approach under general manager (GM) […]
Despite all the noise surrounding the Calgary Flames this season, one thing keeps getting thrown into the blender, whether it belongs there or not: the team’s goaltending. When a team is losing, fans often like to point to the crease. It’s easy. But in the case of the Flames, it’s wrong. So let’s take the […]
Saturday was a busy night for Canada’s NHL teams, with a few making statements that went a long way toward both the standings and building team confidence. The Edmonton Oilers have discovered their offense and reminded everyone why Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl are the deadliest duo in the league. Meanwhile, Vancouver had players step […]
These player salaries in a new rising cap are not surprising Fourth period Dennis Bernstein was on TSN radio in Montreal on Friday. There he was asked about rising player salaries and whether this could be the norm moving forward. Nhlrumors.com transcripts Mitch Gallo: “Well, talk about crazy people, the Minnesota Wild and the people […]
The first week of the NHL season 2025-26 is finally here and Elliote Friedman gave a few updates about where things stand for the Calgary Flames in the latest episode of 32 thoughts. In particular the insider notes that the flames are on the market for a goalkeeper. On the market for a goalkeeper? It […]
These players salaries in a new rising cap are not so crazy Dennis Bernstein of the fourth period was at TSN radio in Montreal On Friday. There he was asked about the salaries of the rising players and whether this could be the norm that is progressing. Nhlrumors.com transcripts Mitch Gallo: “Well, talk about crazy […]
Last season would not look like it did. The Calgary Flames Were not coupled to make a lot of noise, but instead they quietly achieved 96 points, exceeded external expectations and showed that the rebuilding – or ‘retool’, depending on your perspective – does not last as long as many thought. Related: Risky supply of […]
The 2025–26 season is almost here, and with the Calgary Flames that return almost all the selection from last year, we are ready for another intriguing year. After the team was in 29th place in the NHL in scoring last year, who will get up in 2025-26 to speed up the flames in every major […]
It was a great game to watch fans of Calgary Flames. The prospects looked impressive, as well as the regulars. Flames fans looked at the present and the future of the organization in last night’s matchup. Some striking artists were Hunter Brzustewicz, Rory Kerins, Zayne Parekh and Sam Morton. We also got to see Dustin […]
With Captain Mikael Backlund who signed an extension of two years last week, the Calgary Flames added another player under contract for the opening evening at Scotia Place. With the Arena that is opened for the 2027–28 season, the inaugural Scotia Place rosest of the Flames is getting shape. Now a lot can change in […]