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On YouTubeDan Vladar News / Flamesnation / 2 minutes ago
How do judge Calgary Flames backup goalie Dan Vladar’s 2023-24 season? (Did he struggle or was he injured?)
The Calgary Flames entered the 2023-24 with three goalies they felt pretty good about: incumbent starter Jacob Markstrom, backup Dan Vladar and AHL starter Dustin Wolf.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 21 hours ago
Connor Zary and Jakob Pelletier will require waivers starting next season
Folks, the National Hockey League’s waiver wire is one of their many instruments aimed at creating competitive balance across the league. Specifically, the waiver wire aims to prevent NHL clubs from hoarding talent in the minors that otherwise could be good enough for a spot on another team’s roster.
Jarome Iginla News / Flamesnation / 21 hours ago
Top 2024 draft prospect Tij Iginla to play for Team Canada at U18 World Championship
Top 2024 NHL Draft prospect Tij Iginla has been added to Team Canada’s roster for the upcoming 2024 IIHF U18 World Championship in Finland, Hockey Canada announced Tuesday morning.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 16 hours ago
Hockey attendance was down (very slightly) at the Saddledome during 2023-24’s regular seasons
The 2023-24 campaign was the second hockey season where the Scotiabank Saddledome juggled hosting three different high-end clubs from three different leagues.
Jonathan Huberdeau News / Flamesnation / April 22
Jonathan Huberdeau was better in 2023-24, but he still has a long way to go
If the Calgary Flames were going to succeed in the 2023-24 regular season, it was going to be because the big-name, big-money players stepped up their respective games.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 22
A look back on this Calgary Flames season and what to make of it
The 2023-24 season for the Calgary Flames is officially over. Playoff hockey is on, but the Sea of Red will not be participating in the festivities for the second season in a row and the third time in the last four years.
Hunter Brzustewicz News / Flamesnation / April 22
Flames defence prospect Hunter Brzustewicz joins AHL’s Wranglers on ATO
The Calgary Flames have assigned defence prospect Hunter Brzustewicz to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers, the club announced Monday morning.
Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / April 22
Flames Reporter Predicts Big On-Ice Reunion Next Season
Salim Nadim Valji, a reporter for TSN and the Calgary Flames, posted a video recently saying he’s hearing there could be a big on-ice reunion next season that would make Flames fans extremely happy.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 22
The Calgary Flames have a lot of contract and salary cap flexibility moving forward
It’s safe to say that Craig Conroy’s first off-season as general manager of the Calgary Flames was pretty hectic. In addition to prepping for the draft and hiring a brand-new coaching staff, he had to deal with juggling seven prominent pending 2024 unrestricted free agents.
Jacob Markstrom News / Full Press Hockey / April 22
Jacob Markstrom All But Confirms He Was Heading to New Jersey
One of the hottest NHL Trade Rumors of this past season was Jacob Markstrom being traded from the Calgary Flames to the New Jersey Devils. However, it was more than just a rumor.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 21
Calgary Wranglers to face Tucson Roadrunners in first round of Calder Cup playoffs
The first round opponent for the Calgary Wranglers in the upcoming Calder Cup playoffs has finally been decided. The Wranglers will face the Tucson Roadrunners, American Hockey League affiliate of the Arizona Coyotes, in a best-of-three first round series.
Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Trade Talk / April 21
Flames’ MacKenzie Weegar Says He’s Not Bailing on Team
One of the highlights for the Calgary Flames in an otherwise low season was the play of defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. In his second season with the team, he took a huge step forward, playing like the star the Flames thought they were getting from the Florida Panthers.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 22
11 different rookies played for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24
When Craig Conroy was announced as general manager in May 2023, he pledged to give young players a chance to play for the Calgary Flames. He and head coach Ryan Huska followed through on that pledge, with 11 different rookies playing games for the club in 2023-24 – a big increase from the six that made appearances in the prior season.
NHL News / Flamesnation / April 22
The Calgary Flames’ turbulent transition season is over, but there could be growing pains moving forward
The Calgary Flames begin every season with a pretty simple goal: to qualify for the Stanley Cup playoffs. If you want your team to be able to do anything impressive, making it into the post-season tournament is a requirement.
Jacob Markstrom News / NHL Rumors / April 21
NHL Rumors: Uncertainty Surrounds Jacob Markstrom’s Future With the Calgary Flames
Danny Austin of the Calgary Herald: Both Calgary Flames GM Craig Conroy and goaltender Jacob Markstrom were ‘non-committal’ when talking about Markstrom’s future with the team at their media availability.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 21
Re-signing Yegor Sharangovich should be near the top of Craig Conroy’s summer priority list
The Calgary Flames can’t officially re-sign Yegor Sharangovich until July 1. That doesn’t mean they can’t talk about it before then — and they ought to.
Jacob Markstrom News / Flamesnation / April 21
Jacob Markstrom’s future with the Calgary Flames doesn’t seem any clearer after exit interviews
There are two things we think we know, folks. First, Jacob Markstrom is one heck of a goalie who had a superb campaign in less-than-ideal circumstances for the Flames last season.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 20
The Calgary Flames already have plenty of draft picks, but the ‘Dallas model’ requires more
If Craig Conroy is going to follow the “Dallas Stars model” for retooling this Calgary Flames team, he’s gonna need a lot more draft picks.
Jacob Markstrom News / NHL Trade Talk / April 20
Jacob Markstrom’s Future with Flames Reduced to, ‘I Don’t Know’
When asked about his future with the Calgary Flames, goaltender Jacob Markstrom says “I don’t know.” It shouldn’t come as a big surprise that Markstrom wasn’t keen to commit to anything given the way trade talk surrounded the veteran at this past deadline.
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 20
Flames Players’ Optimism Much Higher Than a Season Ago
From a record standpoint, the Calgary Flames were a worse team in 2023-24 than a season ago. Last season, they finished with a 38-27-17 record for 93 points, which was two shy of the Winnipeg Jets for a playoff berth.
Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Hockey Writers / April 20
Flames Have a Jonathan Huberdeau Problem
So much for a bounce-back season. When Jonathan Huberdeau first arrived in Calgary after an offseason trade with the Florida Panthers, fans believed that the team was in as good of shape if not better to contend for a Stanley Cup.
Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / April 15
Calgary Flames sign goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew to one-year, two-way contract
The Calgary Flames have added some future goaltending depth from an unlikely source. On Monday, the team announced it had signed goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $870,000.
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