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On YouTubeCalgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 7 minutes ago
‘Toolsy’ blueliner Artyom Levshunov is ‘a physical beast’ and should go early in 2024 NHL Draft
When Brad Treliving was general manager of the Calgary Flames he was a self-avowed proponent of building through the middle, focusing on centres and defencemen when it came to developing a hockey club.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 20 hours ago
The Calgary Flames haven’t drafted players from local teams very often
Folks, the National Hockey League’s Central Scouting Service released their final rankings for the 2024 NHL Draft a few weeks ago. Two Calgary Hitmen players were featured pretty prominently, with blueliner Carter Yakemchuk listed at 11th among North American skaters and forward Carson Wetsch ranked at 50th.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 22 hours ago
Nikita Okhotiuk didn’t really stand out for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24
The Calgary Flames spent much of the 2023–24 season adding bodies to their blue line. In many ways, they had to. From early on in the year, all signs pointed to Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov, and Noah Hanifin eventually leaving the team ahead of the trade deadline.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 4
Post-season recap: Wranglers playoff momentum continues in Firebirds series opener
The Calgary Wranglers and the Coachella Valley Firebirds kicked off their 2024 version of their playoff series on Friday night. Last season, they met in the second round and it went the Firebirds’ way.
Adam Klapka News / Flamesnation / May 3
Watch: Adam Klapka scores beautiful opening goal in Wranglers’ Game 1 win
Gentle giant Adam Klapka put his deceptively soft hands on display to score the opening goal in the Calgary Wranglers’ Game 1 win over the Coachella Valley Firebirds on Friday.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 3
Check out FlamesNation’s Calgary Wranglers playoff primer show
The Calgary Wranglers, the Calgary Flames’ top farm club, advanced through the first round of the American Hockey League playoffs with a two game sweep over the Tucson Roadrunners!
Andrew Mangiapane News / Flamesnation / 17 hours ago
Calgary Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane named to Canada’s entry at World Championships
The Calgary Flames will have a pair of representatives at the IIHF World Championship later this month. On Friday, Hockey Canada announced the first 22 players on their World Championship roster, and Flames forward Andrew Mangiapane has been included.
Axel Hurtig News / Flamesnation / May 3
Calgary Flames prospect Axel Hurtig has left his Swedish club team, Rögle BK
A Calgary Flames prospect will have a new home in 2024-25. Rögle BK of the Swedish Hockey League announced some departures on Friday morning, among them defenceman Axel Hurtig.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 3
The Calgary Flames found a few forward combinations that worked well in 2023-24
At this point, it’s almost a cliche to say that Mikael Backlund’s been a life preserver for the Calgary Flames. For the better part of the past decade, Backlund’s line has been relied upon to give the club quality minutes.
Anthony-John Greer News / Flamesnation / May 2
A.J. Greer was an effective member of the Calgary Flames (prior to his injury)
Two days prior to the start of the 2023-24 season, Calgary Flames general manager, Craig Conroy claimed A.J Greer off the waiver wire from the Boston Bruins.
NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 2
NHL announces 2024 Bill Masterton Trophy finalists
The NHL has announced the three finalists for the 2023-24 Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy, awarded to the player who best exemplifies spirit and perseverance in the sport.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 2
Calgary Flames blueliner Oliver Kylington named finalist for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
Back in early April, the Calgary chapter of the Professional Hockey Writers’ Association named defenceman Oliver Kylington the local nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy.
NHL News / Flamesnation / May 2
The Calgary Flames’ special teams were a work in progress in 2023-24
The Calgary Flames had a weird season in 2023-24, and there’s no better illustration of that weirdness than their special teams play. The club swapped
Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1
Calgary Flames Prospects Shine as AHL Playoffs Continue
As the Calgary Flames missed the playoffs, some young players had the chance to play more hockey. The AHL Calgary Wranglers recently won a three-game series against the Tucson Roadrunners; Matt Coronato, Jakob Pelletier, Adam Klapka, and Dustin Wolf were all beneficial factors in the series.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 1
We’re talkin’ playoffs! A Calgary Flames prospect update
The Calgary Wranglers were in the spotlight this past week, as they entered the AHL’s Calder Cup playoffs as the lowest seed in the Pacific Division… and beat the Tucson Roadrunners twice on their home ice to sweep their way into the division semi-final round.
Andrew Mangiapane News / Flamesnation / May 1
Recapping my pre-season predictions: ‘Andrew Mangiapane hits at least 25 goals’
Of all the predictions that I ended up getting wrong, this might be the most interesting one to delve into. Andrew Mangiapane was part of arguably the Calgary Flames’ most reliable line with Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman throughout the 2023-24 season.
Craig Conroy News / NHL Trade Talk / May 1
Youth Still a Priority for Flames’ GM Craig Conroy
In a season filled with ups and downs for the Calgary Flames, one major positive has to be the establishment of a new youth movement. Flames GM Craig Conroy made it clear in his introductory press conference, that bringing in younger players was going to be the main focus for the team moving forward.
Jonathan Huberdeau News / NHL Trade Talk / April 27
Struggles Continue for Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau
Jonathan Huberdeau has now finished his second season with the Calgary Flames and his struggles continue. Huberdeau was one of the biggest pieces acquired by Calgary via the Matthew Tkachuk trade and his arrival came with high expectations.
Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / April 26
Stats Flips: Which Flames Players Were the Fastest Skaters in 2023-2024
If you weren’t tuning in this season, you could make a case that the Calgary Flames didn’t move the needle much in terms of on-ice results. A lower finish in the standings – 16th last season vs 23rd this season. More goals against.
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