Calgary Flames: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Matt Coronato has faced pro hockey’s learning curve during his rookie season

It probably goes without saying, but it’s worth repeating plainly: playing in professional hockey can be really tough, especially early on. When players graduate from major junior or the college ranks to the pros, there’s often a challenging growth period as they learn the nuances of the pro game and adjust to the pace.

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The WHA’s Cowboys were professional hockey’s failed first draft in Calgary

According to many, many reports from hockey’s media insiders, the Arizona Coyotes will play their last game on Wednesday and then leave the greater Phoenix area without a professional hockey team.

NHL News / Action Network / 8 hours ago

NHL betting: Flames vs. Canucks odds, preview, prediction for Tuesday 4/16

Hockey expert Ryan Dadoun of the Action Network shares a prediction for Tuesday's NHL game between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.

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The Calgary Flames should learn from the Canucks’ mistake and sell high on Andrei Kuzmenko

Every NHL player to score 60 or more goals in a season

Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / 16 hours ago

Five Mind-Blowing Stats as Flames Become the Nate Diaz of the NHL

Roughly 39 days since the departure of defensive Flames stalwarts Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev, their impact on the team’s ability to steal victories has become all too clear.

Craig Conroy News / Calgary Hockey Now / 15 hours ago

Craig Conroy Takes a Flyer on Trending Finnish Goaltender

Flames general manager Craig Conroy is staying busy as the dog days of the 2023-2024 regular season ride out. Today the rookie team builder made two moves in recalling hulking forward Adam Klapka as well as signing 24-year-old netminder Waltteri Ignatjew to a one-year, two-way contract worth $870,000.

Nazem Kadri News / Flamesnation / 16 hours ago

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri named the NHL’s third star of the week

Over the past little while, Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri has been a beast on the ice. Now, he’s being recognized for his strong play, as the NHL has named Kadri their third star for the past week.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / 16 hours ago

Calgary Flames sign goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew to one-year, two-way contract

The Calgary Flames have added some future goaltending depth from an unlikely source. On Monday, the team announced it had signed goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew to a one-year, two-way contract with an AAV of $870,000.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 19 hours ago

Calgary Flames sign Finnish goaltender Waltteri Ignatjew (one year, $870K)

The Calgary Flames have dipped into the European free agent market and signed a new goaltender. Per the club, they’ve signed Finnish netminder Waltteri Ignatjew, who’s most recently been playing with Mora IK in Sweden’s second division, to a one-year entry level deal worth $870,000 at the NHL level.

Adam Klapka News / Flamesnation / 20 hours ago

Calgary Flames recall forward Adam Klapka from AHL’s Wranglers

The Calgary Flames have made a roster move to kick off the final week of the regular season. The club announced on Monday that they’ve recalled forward Adam Klapka from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 20 hours ago

Don’t tell me the odds: The Flames’ draft lottery positioning is still up in the air

We’re into the short strokes of the 2023-24 season, friends, and the Calgary Flames are playing for pride, for jobs, and to potentially alter their draft lottery positioning.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / 20 hours ago

Beyond the Boxscore: Calgary Flames win a goal filled affair against the Arizona Coyotes

The Calgary Flames got into a high scoring shot-for-shot battle with the Arizona Coyotes and were able to scrape up enough offence to find the win. The goals weren’t all conventional – this certainly wasn’t a goaltending battle by any means – but the Flames really jumped on the upper side of the shooting percentage.

Calgary Flames News / Calgary Hockey Now / 23 hours ago

Flames Daily: Player Grades, Flyers Fans Experience Schadenfreude

Following the NHL on any given morning, afternoon, or evening can be an arduous process. Look at one site, check another; that can take a lot out of your day.

NHL News / Calgary Hockey Now / April 15

Player Grades: Flames Counterpunch Their Way Past Coyotes

On paper, the Flames may not have looked their best on Sunday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. Drastically out-chanced at even strength in periods one

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / April 14

Nazem Kadri fuels Flames' comeback win over Coyotes

Nazem Kadri scored twice in the third period amid his second consecutive three-point game and Andrei Kuzmenko scored once with an assist to lead the host Calgary Flames to a 6-5 comeback victory over the Arizona Coyotes on Sunday.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / April 13

Nazem Kadri Embracing Veteran Role with Flames

With the Calgary Flames on track to miss the playoffs for the second straight season, a retool/rebuild is likely on the horizon. The Flames are expected to welcome a wave of youth into the organization who will be the foundation for the future.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / April 13

Andrei Kuzmenko's hat trick lifts Flames over Ducks

Nazem Kadri collected one goal and two assists in his 900th career game and Andrei Kuzmenko posted his second career hat trick as the visiting Calgary Flames claimed a 6-3 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / April 12

How aggressive will the Calgary Flames get this offseason?

Ryan Pike of Flames Nation joined Daily Faceoff Live to talk about how the Calgary Flames could get aggressive this offseason when it comes to free agents.

Andrei Kuzmenko News / The Hockey Writers / April 11

Flames’ Kuzmenko Has Gone From Trade Chip to Extension Candidate

The Calgary Flames were hoping that Andrei Kuzmenko could find his form from the 2022-23 season when they chose to acquire him from the Vancouver Canucks.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / 18 hours ago

The Calgary Flames are primed to begin building their new core at this year’s draft

The Calgary Flames don’t currently have a core. Yes, they have some strong veteran players. They also have some promising young prospects. But they don’t have the foundational pieces that every contending team in the National Hockey League has built around.