Calgary Flames News

Losing Marc Savard as power play coach is unfortunate after positive steps taken at the end of 2023-24

It was announced on May 22 that the Calgary Flames and assistant coach Marc Savard have mutually agreed to part ways. The team is in the market for a new voice to help lead the power play, something the Flames have struggled with for a solid chunk of time.

Flames’ Free Agents: Who Stays and Who Goes

After many years of perpetual mediocrity, the Calgary Flames seem to finally have a plan set out in front of them. Since being promoted to general manager last year, Craig Conroy has made it clear that the Flames are in a retooling stage.

The Latest Calgary Flames Notes and News From Their Offseason

Checking in and around the Western Canadian NHL teams, the Calgary Flames don’t have much offseason news to report just yet. At least nothing major anyway.

Which prospects gained or lost momentum in 2023-24? A Calgary Flames prospect update

Folks, aside from Cade Littler and the Penticton Vees remaining active in the BCHL playoffs, the sun has set for the Calgary Flames’ prospects in the 2023-24 season.

Taking a look at some mock drafts, and some players who the Calgary Flames could pick!

It’s mock draft season, baby. We’re a little over a month away from the 2024 NHL Draft, which means we’ll take a look at which players the Calgary Flames may be able to select.

Calgary’s new arena has travelled a long, winding road at City Hall – but the finish line is in sight

If you’ve lived in the Calgary area or followed Calgary news, you’ve probably been hearing about the need for a new home for the Calgary Flames for literally decades.

Is draft prospect Luke Misa a fit for the Calgary Flames prospect pool?

With the Vancouver Canucks falling to the Edmonton Oilers this past Monday, the Calgary Flames will officially pick 28th overall. On top of that, the Flames

Calgary Hitmen hire Paul McFarland as their new head coach

A pretty news-filled week continues in the Calgary sports world, as the Calgary Hitmen unveiled Paul McFarland as their new head coach on Thursday. The story was first reported by Sportsnet’s Jeff Marek.

4 young players the Calgary Flames could target in a trade this off-season

In his season ending press conference Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy mentioned to the media that he is interested in the idea of acquiring younger players in a trade to help expedite the Flames re-tool.

Jakob Pelletier opens up about 2023-24 season struggles

Too Little, Too Late: A review of Marc Savard’s power play

Per the Calgary Flames, the organization and Offensive Coach Marc Savard have mutually agreed to part ways. Savard served as offensive coach for the Flames and Blues for one season each over the last four years.

Flames Part Ways with Asst. Coach Marc Savard, Likely Joins Leafs

The Calgary Flames have mutually parted ways with Assistant Coach Marc Savard. Savard spent the 2023-24 season as a part of Ryan Huska’s coaching staff and was in charge of the team’s powerplay.

Calgary Flames agree to part ways with assistant coach Marc Savard

The Calgary Flames and assistant coach Marc Savard have mutually agreed to part ways, the club announced Wednesday afternoon. Savard, 46, spent one season as an assistant coach on Ryan Huska’s staff in Calgary, during which he primarily oversaw the team’s power play.

The Calgary Flames and assistant coach Marc Savard have mutually parted ways

Last summer, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy had to hire an entire coaching staff. This summer, he’ll be looking to fill one vacancy. The club announced on Wednesday afternoon that they’ve mutually parted ways with assistant coach Marc Savard.

The Marty Party arrived in 2023-24, and now it looks like anything is Pospisil

Nobody – and I mean nobody – had projected Martin Pospisil to play NHL games in his career. In the 2023-24 season he took his one opportunity and boy oh boy did he make the most of it.

Andrew Mangiapane has been fantastic at the World Championships for Team Canada

It wasn’t the best season of all time for Andrew Mangiapane, but it was not on the poor end for him, either. He finished the year with 40 points in 75 games, three fewer than his total in the previous season when he played five more games.

Slovakia’s Martin Pospisil out for IIHF Men’s World Championship due to injury

A huge blow for a team gearing for the knockout stage. On Wednesday, it was reported that Slovakia forward Martin Pospisil will miss the remainder of the IIHF Men’s World Championship due to injury.

Is there room for Matt Coronato and Jakob Pelletier in the Calgary Flames lineup next season?

The Calgary Flames currently have a logjam when it comes to their forward group. As of May 21, the Flames have 12 NHL forwards signed for the 2024-25 season.

Five high speed players for the Calgary Flames to target this offseason

It’s difficult to assign a grade to the rookie season that Ryan Huska recently concluded as head coach of the Calgary Flames. You have a coach tasked with deprogramming the Darryl Sutter five-man neutral zone approach out of the majority of a recently aggravated roster that essentially forced the future Hall of Fame coach out of his seat.

Tough Roster Decisions Loom for Craig Conroy and Co.

You could make a case that General Manager Craig Conroy has handed in his homework early. The Calgary Flames are roughly five months away from commencing the 2024-2025 regular season, and the rookie Calgary exec has most of his work done.