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Dan Vladar was an effective complement to Dustin Wolf for the Flames in 2024-25

The Calgary Flames entered the 2024-25 season with a couple question marks in net, which basically boiled down to one big question: could Dan Vladar or Dustin Wolf grab hold of the starting job in the wake of Jacob Markstrom’s departure.

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NHL.com: Calgary Flames pending UFA goaltender Dan Vladar. “I would love to be back,” Vladar said. “I said it from the get-go. I appreciate what the organization gave me four years ago, coming here as basically a nobody, a guy with a couple games in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 5

Flames netminder Dan Vladar appears on Daily Faceoff’s top 50 pending unrestricted free agent list

The Calgary Flames have seven games remaining in their 2024-25 regular season schedule. Following the season – whether or not they have playoff games in their future – a few players are on expiring contracts and could become unrestricted free agents on July 1.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 1

Dan Vladar helped the Flames to a huge victory over the Avalanche, ‘owes Sharky a dinner’ for shootout winner

The Calgary Flames entered Ball Arena to finish the month of March playing what captain Mikael Backlund called “the biggest game of the season” against the Colorado Avalanche, and boy, did it live up to the hype.

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The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 1

Instant Reaction: Flames rally back to beat Avalanche in a shootout

Welcome to Instant Reaction, where we give you our instant reaction to tonight’s Calgary Flames game and ask our readers to do the same in the comments section below!

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 16

How should the Flames handle goaltending duties on their eastern road trip?

The Calgary Flames kick off yet another crucial road trip on Monday night, as they embark upon a four game swing through the east that features four games over six nights.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 15

Jake Allen, Ilya Samsonov and Dan Vladar among top pending UFA goaltenders

While there is still plenty of hockey to be played prior to July 1, it’s never to early to take a peek at what the goaltending market might look like once free agency starts.

NHL News / Florida Hockey Now / March 1

Florida Panthers Dominate Flames Although Vladar Stands Tall

SUNRISE — The Florida Panthers were not about to get goalied against the Calgary Flames on Saturday. Dan Vladar did try his best. Florida controlled the game from start to finish and got a couple in the second to beat the Flames 3-0 for its third straight win and eighth in the past 10 games.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Flames News & Rumors: Sharangovich, Vladar, Huberdeau, Trade Needs

The Calgary Flames are hanging in there. In a game they desperately needed, they came through. On the road, the Flames held off a late rally from the Seattle Kraken to win 3-2 last night.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / February 3

Flames Grind Out Gritty Win in Seattle with Resilient Effort

After a tough loss against the Detroit Red Wings on Saturday night, the Calgary Flames had an impressive bounce-back game in Seattle. Dan Vladar got the start in the net, trying to improve upon his recent poor performances where he lost six straight.

NHL News / Flamesnation / February 3

Beyond the Boxscore: A very tired Flames team fights to prevent the Kraken from sinking their hopes

The Calgary Flames survived a surge from the Seattle Kraken who were trying to take advantage of the Flames playing late the night before, but Dan Vladar stood tall to steal the 3-2 victory.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 29

Flames News & Rumors: Weegar, Vladar, Kerins & More

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, an injury to Alex Pietrangelo could result in MacKenzie Weegar stepping up and patrolling the blue line for Team Canada at the upcoming 4 Nations Face-Off.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 27

It’s time for the Flames to move on from Dan Vladar

What started the year as a tandem arrangement has quickly shifted into a distinct hierarchy in goal for the Calgary Flames. Dustin Wolf has firmly seized control of the Flames’ No.

Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / January 7

Flames Set Asking Price for Goalie Trade

The Calgary Flames entered the 2024-25 season with three goalies who could reasonably serve in their NHL lineup. Reaching the halfway point of the season, it’s possible the Flames may consider dropping one of them in a trade.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 7

2 Flames featured on Daily Faceoff’s latest Trade Targets list

We’re two months away from the National Hockey League’s trade deadline for the 2024-25 season. And while the Calgary Flames don’t quite have as many trade chips as they have in prior years, they still could factor into the proceedings prior to the trade deadline.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 5

How should the Flames divide up the next seven goaltending starts?

When Jacob Markstrom traded in his Calgary Flames sweater for a New Jersey Devils one, it was reasonable to presume that the Flames would have slightly worst goaltending in 2024-25 than they had in prior seasons.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / January 4

Flames goalie Dan Vladar hopes to remain in Calgary

Eric Francis of Sportsnet: 27-year-old pending UFA Dan Vladar wouldn’t mind extending with the Calgary Flames beyond this season and they should consider keeping him to help with Dustin Wolf‘s development.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Dan Vladar Wants to Stay with Flames Despite Trade Rumors

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar has made it clear that he wants to remain with the team, expressing his desire to re-sign before the trade deadline.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Trade buzz growing: Teams want several Calgary Flames players

With the Calgary Flames starting to come back to Earth after their red-hot start to the season, the trade chatter has picked up.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames’ Dan Vladar

There are still some months to go before the 2025 Trade Deadline, but many players are already starting to be discussed as potential candidates to be moved.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Flames Best to Trade Goalie Dan Vladar

The Calgary Flames have had a surprising yet excellent run so far in the 2024-25 season, amassing an impressive 12-7-3 record. For a team most had pegged to finish in the bottom 10, if not bottom five in league standings, it’s been quite a pleasant surprise for not only the organization but its fan base.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / November 2

Dan Vladar wins battle of goalies as Flames blank Devils

Blake Coleman broke a scoreless tie in the third period, the first of his two goals on the night, and Dan Vladar posted his first shutout of the season as the host Calgary Flames beat the New Jersey Devils 3-0 on Friday.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / June 19

Flames’ Dan Vladar on track to be healthy in time for 2024-25 training camp

According to Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy, goaltender Dan Vladar should be healthy and back to full strength ahead of training camp next season.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21, 2024

Flames goaltender to undergo season-ending hip surgery

The Flames will be without one of their goaltenders for the remainder of the season.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / February 9, 2024

Calgary Flames place Dan Vladar on injured reserve with lower-body injury

The Calgary Flames have announced that goaltender Dan Vladar has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. According to Flames head coach Ryan Huska, Vladar, 26, was injured during the warmup before Thursday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.