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In the midst of a playoff race for the Calgary Flames, we are a few weeks away from a good chunk of Flames players’ contracts functionally ending. There are seven Flames who could test unrestricted free agency after this season who are on NHL contracts.

Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / February 20

How Fast Are the Calgary Flames? Breaking Down the Numbers

Have you ever wondered exactly where the Calgary Flames rank in terms of high-end speed? It’s probably fair to say that most Flames fans can sense that their team isn’t the fastest in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 11

The Flames need to make changes to their fourth line

In order for the Calgary Flames to have success, they need all four of their forward lines to contribute to victories. Whether it’s producing offence, preventing goals, or playing physical.

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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 / December 3

Flames reports cards: grading each forward through November

The month of November was an eventful one for the Calgary Flames with a lot of highs and lows. The highs were very high which included a four game win streak on home and and the incredible play of Dustin Wolf.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 6

Flames forward Anthony Mantha leaves Tuesday’s game with lower body injury

The Calgary Flames were victorious on Tuesday evening, beating the Montreal Canadiens in overtime by a 3-2 score. But they finished the game down a player, as forward Anthony Mantha left the game after the first period with an apparent lower body injury.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 17

Flames forward Sam Honzek out week-to-week with upper body injury

The Calgary Flames are riding a four game winning streak to begin their 2024-25 season. But their depth is being tested early this season due to injuries.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 11

Calgary Flames place Kevin Rooney on injured reserve

The Calgary Flames have announced that they have placed forward Kevin Rooney on the injured reserve. Rooney left Tuesday night’s 6-5 overtime thriller against the Vancouver Canucks after taking a hard hit from Canucks forward J.T.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 11

Flames place Kevin Rooney (day-to-day) on injury reserve list, call up Justin Kirkland from AHL’s Wranglers

On Friday, in advance of Saturday’s home-opener against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Calgary Flames announced some roster moves. The club announced that

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / October 11

Three Lineup Changes The Flames Should Make Ahead Of Their Home Opener

The Calgary Flames season got off to an exciting start against their rival Vancouver Canucks. The Flames looked disorganized early, and after a scary injury to Kevin Rooney, the Flames got into penalty trouble and finished the first period trailing 4-1.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 10

Zary says Canucks fans chanting ‘JT Miller’ after Rooney hit fuelled Flames’ comeback

While Wednesday night was an entertaining game for many reasons, that one may sting for the Vancouver Canucks for a little while. The club came out firing, outshooting their opponent (Calgary Flames) 13-1 and taking a commanding 3-0 just over halfway through the first period.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / October 9

Flames’ Kevin Rooney leaves game after hard hit from Canucks’ J.T. Miller

A scary incident took a player out of his first game of the season. On Wednesday night, Calgary Flames forward Kevin Rooney had to leave the team’s season opener against the Vancouver Canucks with an injury.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / October 9

Canucks’ Miller fights Flames’ Mantha after hit injures Kevin Rooney

JT Miller made his presence known in a physical and eventful Vancouver Canucks season opener on Wednesday night, as they faced off against the Calgary Flames.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 9

Chaos reigns in wild Flames opening period against Canucks

Friends, often times the pace of exhibition hockey during the pre-season is a bit sleepy, and things start to pick up in the first few games of the regular season after teams ease into things a bit.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 25

Can Kevin Rooney provide the Calgary Flames with a reliable fourth-line presence?

I have to admit, I feel kind of bad for the rough ride Kevin Rooney has had with the Calgary Flames over the past couple of seasons because a lot of it isn’t his fault.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 30

Kevin Rooney battled back from injury to become an NHL regular again in 2023–24

It’s easy to root for players like Kevin Rooney. No, he’s not the biggest, the most skilled, or the most productive player. For a large chunk of his first season in the Calgary Flames organization, he wasn’t even on their NHL roster.

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 / 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 / Flamesnation / April 19, 2024

Calgary Flames Post-Game: Flames decimate Sharks in season finale

The Calgary Flames hosted the San Jose Sharks in the 82nd and final game of the season for both teams. And the Flames utterly dominated their opposition for the duration of this hockey game.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 8, 2024

Calgary Flames sign Kevin Rooney to one-year extension

The Calgary Flames signed forward Kevin Rooney to a one-year contract extension worth $1.3 million, according to The Fourth Period’s Kevin Rooney. The 30-year-old center has one goal and is averaging 10:36 of ice time in 13 games with the Flames this season.

Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / January 8, 2024

Jakob Pelletier Assigned to AHL, Kevin Rooney Waived

Monday was a busy day between games for the Calgary Flames. Former first-round pick Jakob Pelletier was activated off injured reserve and assigned to the Calgary Wranglers of the AHL.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / January 8, 2024

Calgary Flames place forward Kevin Rooney on waivers

The Calgary Flames have placed forward Kevin Rooney on waivers. Rooney has been on Long-Term Injured Reserve (LTIR) all season due to a shoulder injury that required surgery before the season began.