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Zayne Parekh looked like, well, Zayne Parekh in first NHL game since November

Way, way back on Nov. 7, Zayne Parekh left midway through the Calgary Flames’ game against the Chicago Blackhawks after he took a big, clean hit from Blackhawks forward Nick Foligno.

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32 Thoughts: Nazem Kadri trade talks continue to heat up as Utah enters the mix

On the latest edition of 32 Thoughts, NHL insider Elliotte Friedman offered an update on the status of veteran Nazem Kadri, suggesting that trade talks around the Flames centre continue to heat up.

Jeremie Poirier News / The Win Column / February 3

What went wrong with Jeremie Poirier in Calgary: From a potential steal to an AHL trade

The Calgary Flames have officially traded Jeremie Poirier to the Dallas Stars’ organization in exchange for AHL defenceman Gavin White. This is a very small move in the grand scheme of the Flames’ world, but it marks the end of the road for a once highly touted prospect in Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 3

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames push Leafs hard, but fall short

The Calgary Flames threw everything, including the kitchen sink, at the Toronto Maple Leafs but couldn’t catch a bounce – losing 4-2. CF% – 53.06%|| SCF% – 50.46%|| HDCF% – 73.02%|| xGF% – 54.56% It’s a Team Game – The Calgary Flames showed up to play, but whether it was fate, bad luck, or both they couldn’t tie the game up.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 3

Instant Reaction: Flames can’t catch up to Leafs in home loss

The Calgary Flames hosted the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday evening in what felt like a home game for the team in blue sweaters. The Flames allowed an early goal against and were chasing for the majority of the game.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

NHL News / The Win Column / February 3

Report: Nazem Kadri has requested a trade out of Calgary

The Calgary Flames may be far from finished making roster moves. In his latest update on his trade board, Sportsnet’s Nick Kypreos noted that Nazem Kadri has asked to be moved this year.

NHL News / Flamesnation / February 2

Flames trade Jeremie Poirier to the Dallas Stars for Gavin White in AHL deal

The Calgary Flames have traded long-time Calgary Wranglers defender Jeremie Poirier to the Dallas Stars. In return, they have received right shot defenceman Gavin White.

Justin Kirkland News / Flamesnation / February 2

Flames roster news: Justin Kirkland clears waivers, assigned to Wranglers

Justin Kirkland will remain in the Calgary Flames organization. On Sunday, the Flames placed Justin Kirkland on waivers. Well, he cleared at noon MT, with the Flames reassigning him to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers shortly after.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Stars acquire Jeremie Poirier from Flames for Gavin White

The Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames swapped depth defenseman on Monday, with the Stars acquiring Jeremie Poirier from the Flames in exchange for Gavin White.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Flamesnation / February 2

Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is feasting on the NCAA’s middle class (and that’s great)

Friends, over the weekend, Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach posted five points in two games with the Quinnipiac University Bobcats. In the process, he leap-frogged Minnesota Duluth forward Max Plante in the scoring race and landed somewhere a Flames prospect hasn’t been in a long time: on top of the NCAA’s scoring leaderboard.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / February 2

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and Potential Sellers With Best Assets

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Sources have said that Nazem Kadri has told the Calgary Flames that he’s open to being traded, but it’s not a formal trade request.

Justin Kirkland News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Calgary Flames Place Justin Kirkland On Waivers

The Calgary Flames have placed forward Justin Kirkland on waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This is Kirkland’s second waiver placement of the year, as he was also waived in November.

Zayne Parekh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Calgary Flames Recall Zayne Parekh

According to a team announcement, the Calgary Flames have recalled defenseman Zayne Parekh from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers. The Flames sent Parekh to their AHL affiliate two weeks ago on a conditioning loan and were required to decide his immediate future, given that a conditioning loan may last only 14 days.