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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.

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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 / 4 hours ago

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 / 12 hours ago

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 / 17 hours ago

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 / 1 minute 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 / 20 hours ago

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 / 20 hours ago

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.

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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.

Joel Hanley News / Flamesnation / May 1