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On YouTubeAxel Hurtig News / Flamesnation / 2 hours ago
Calgary Flames prospect Axel Hurtig signs with the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen
A Calgary Flames defensive prospect will be playing closer to the franchise’s home base in 2024-25. A lot closer. Swedish blueline prospect Axel Hurtig, a seventh-round selection in the 2023 NHL Draft, has signed with the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen, the junior club announced on Tuesday morning.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 4 hours ago
The Calgary Flames await their fate in the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery
Every National Hockey League season, 31 teams fail to win the Stanley Cup. For one of those teams, there’s a consolation prize: the first overall selection in the annual NHL Draft.
Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / 14 hours ago
Five Calgary Connections to Follow in Round Two of the NHL Playoffs
Round two of the 2024 NHL Playoffs begins this week, and with the Flames sitting this year out, there may be a little less to cheer for in Calgary, Alberta.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 19 hours ago
The Calgary Flames blueline group had a weird 2023-24 season
The 2023-24 season was a weird time for the Calgary Flames’ defensive group. Case in point: of the six defencemen that played in the season-opening game against the Winnipeg Jets on Oct.
NHL News / Flamesnation / 21 hours ago
Wranglers post-season recap: Overtime heartbreaker ties series 1-1
The Wranglers were back in action on Sunday afternoon to continue their playoff series against the Coachella Valley Firebirds. They took game one by a 4-1 decision and looked to put their opponents on the brink of elimination if they wrapped up the week with a win.
Andrew Mangiapane News / Calgary Hockey Now / 21 hours ago
Andrew Mangiapane Brings Underdog Mentality to the Calgary Community
As the 2024 NHL Stanley Cup playoffs make a rolling transition between round one and two over this weekend, fans out of Calgary now have one more Flames connection to follow.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 21 hours 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.
Andrew Mangiapane News / The Hockey Writers / May 5
Flames’ Andrew Mangiapane Headed to the World Championships
After a disappointing 2023-24 NHL season, the Calgary Flames and their fanbase are licking their wounds. This was the second consecutive season in which they missed the playoffs.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 4
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 / May 4
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!
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 4
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.
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 / 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.
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.
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