Previewing How the Flames Stack Up Against the Pacific Division Rupert McDonald | August 5, 2023 Entering the 2022-23 season, many believed the Calgary Flames had potential to finish first in the Pacific Division. Instead, they were plagued by inconsistency and locker room drama, resulting in…
Flames’ 4 Best Contracts for the 2023-24 Season Rupert McDonald | August 4, 2023 There may not be a team in the NHL with more questions heading into the 2023-24 season than the Calgary Flames. At this time a year ago, many believed they…
Flames’ 5 Worst Contracts for the 2023-24 Season Rupert McDonald | August 3, 2023 The Calgary Flames are in a very interesting spot as an organization right now, as their roster is currently one that is capable of making the playoffs but could soon…
Flames’ Kylington a Complete Wild Card Heading Into 2023-24 Rupert McDonald | July 31, 2023 With all the chatter on the Calgary Flames surrounding the futures of players like Elias Lindholm, Mikael Backlund, and Noah Hanifin, Oliver Kylington has turned into an afterthought. The 26-year-old…
Flames Can’t Enter 2023-24 With 8 Players on Expiring Deals Rupert McDonald | July 28, 2023 The Calgary Flames are in a very difficult spot as an organization. They currently have seven returning players (Mikael Backlund, Elias Lindholm, Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov, Oliver Kylington,…
3 Potential Trade Destinations for Calgary Flames’ Mikael Backlund Rupert McDonald | July 19, 2023 After several months of speculation, Mikael Backlund himself confirmed that he has no desire to sign an extension with the Calgary Flames at this time. The 34-year-old wants to win,…
5 Remaining Free Agents the Flames Should Look to Sign Rupert McDonald | July 12, 2023 It’s been nearly two weeks since free agency first kicked off, but there are still a number of solid NHLers waiting to find a home. While many teams have been…
Flames: Don’t Bet Against Jonathan Huberdeau Next Season Rupert McDonald | July 5, 2023 While things certainly haven’t gone the way Calgary Flames fans had hoped over the past year, there is still room for optimism heading into the 2023-24 campaign. As disappointing as…
Oilers May Be Better Off to Not Extend Klim Kostin Rupert McDonald | June 29, 2023 As many good moves as general manager Ken Holland has made during his time with the Edmonton Oilers, one that can’t be forgotten about is his acquisition of Klim Kostin.…
Flames: Sutter’s Legacy in Calgary Has Been Tarnished Forever Rupert McDonald | June 23, 2023 For almost two decades, Darryl Sutter was highly revered throughout the city of Calgary. The now 64-year-old nearly led the Flames organization to its second-ever Stanley Cup championship, falling to…
Oilers: 3 Teams Who Could Trade for Jack Campbell’s Contract Rupert McDonald | June 14, 2023 The Edmonton Oilers enter this summer in a tricky spot. After being routed in the second round of this year’s playoffs, they are looking to make improvements to their roster,…
Calgary Flames: Ranking the Final 4 Coaching Candidates Rupert McDonald | June 9, 2023 A final decision has yet to be made, but it sounds like the Calgary Flames are nearing a decision as to who their next head coach will be. Several candidates…
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