Flames’ 5 Best Goalies Over the Past Decade

Ever since Miikka Kiprusoff retired, the Calgary Flames have gone through a carousel in the crease. That has changed in recent years thanks to the signing of Jacob Markstrom, but prior to him signing during the 2020 offseason, this organization struggled to find a rel...

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Calgary Flames’ Best Undrafted Players of All-Time

We're in the middle of summer, and not much is happening in the world of hockey. The Calgary Flames have had a quiet offseason thus far and look to be mostly content with their current group of players going into 2023-24. The 2023 NHL Entry Draft has als...

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Flames’ 7 Biggest Draft Steals in Team History

The Calgary Flames have developed a ton of talent through the draft, whether early on or in the later rounds. Seven players, in particular, have carved out impressive careers after being passed over many times by many teams before the Flames...

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10 Best Non-Canadian Draft Picks in Flames’ History

The Atlanta Flames began operations in 1972 before relocating to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1980. Since its inception, the franchise has participated in the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft, collecting prospects that eventually turned into Hall ...

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Revisiting the Flames’ Lindholm & Hanifin Trade

After missing the playoffs in seven of the last nine seasons leading up to the 2018 offseason, the Calgary Flames decided to make a massive trade that would change their franchise for the better. The team acquired 22-year-old...

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Flames Last 5 First-Round Picks – Decent History of Solid Choices

It's mid-June and almost time for the 2023 edition of the NHL Entry Draft. The Calgary Flames and new general manager Craig Conroy have been tasked with righting the proverbial ship after a disappoi...

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Flames’ Biggest Draft Busts in Franchise History

The NHL Entry Draft is always an exciting place for many teams. So many have a first-round selection that they hope turns into something special, while others have multiple high picks. Over the years, more teams have been added to the NHL, but i...

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4 Best Calgary Flames Playoff Runs in Franchise History

During the 2022-23 season, the Calgary Flames celebrated their 50th season in the NHL, wrapping up their 42nd campaign in southern Alberta after eight years in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, the club did not qualify for the playoffs, marking the s...

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Flames’ Best & Worst Free Agent Signings of All-Time

Traditionally, beginning every July 1, NHL free agency brings excitement and intrigue to hockey fans around the world. It's a time when unrestricted free agents (UFAs) are free to sign with new teams, potentially shifting the power dynamics of the entire leag...

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10 Former Flames Chasing First Stanley Cup in 2022-23

Since the Calgary Flames did not qualify for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they will have to wait another year to break their championship drought, which is now at 34 years. Coincidentally, hundreds of players have put on a Calgary sweater over th...

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Revisiting the Flames’ 16-Year Stanley Cup Playoff Streak

The Calgary Flames are only a few days away from completing their 50th season as an organization, which started in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972. Historically, the club has won the Stanley Cup only once (1989), while l...

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Flames Teams That Fell Short of Expectations

The 2022-23 Calgary Flames team has certainly not performed as their fans had hoped, and are in danger of missing the postseason. After a monumental offseason that saw stars Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau leave for different area codes and Jonathan Huberdeau and Mac...

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5 Fascinating Facts Regarding Flames’ All-Time Trade History

The Calgary Flames moved to southern Alberta in the summer of 1980 and are in the middle of their 43rd season. Throughout its history, they have won a Stanley Cup championship (1989) and qualified for the Final on two other occasions, in 1986 and...

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Daniel Tkaczuk: A Promising Career Cut Short

The 1997 NHL Draft is a bit of an anomaly. Not only were three centers projected to go in the first three picks, but all three also went on to have decent careers. Joe Thornton, Patrick Marleau, and Olli Jokinen were some of the best players of the 2000s, combining for 10 All-S...

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Flames’ History of Top Scorers Returning to Calgary

On Monday night (Jan. 23), the Calgary Flames will host the Columbus Blue Jackets at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Johnny Gaudreau's return to the Stampede City. During the recent offseason, the Flames' fifth...

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Revisiting Flames’ Hockey Day in Canada History

The Calgary Flames participated in another edition of Hockey Day in Canada on Saturday afternoon. Although the city of Calgary has never hosted the annual event, the NHL team has always had a marquee matchup on the day.

Usually, the Flames ...

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Flames Retired Numbers

The Calgary Flames are in the middle of their 50th season as a member of the NHL. The organization began as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before relocating to Calgary in the summer of 1980. Furthermore, their relocation launched the Battle of the Alberta, leading to several memorable regular season and pl...

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Calgary Flames’ Best Players to Ever Play at the World Juniors

As we round into 2023 and look forward to the next half of the season for the Calgary Flames, plenty of hockey fans still have their gazes set on the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship. Th...

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Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited

The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of the border. Over in Ontario, the Toronto Maple Leafs were the...

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One for the Ages: Sergei Makarov’s 1989-90 Season

Sergei Makarov won the Calder Trophy in 1989 as a member of the Calgary Flames. In his first season in the NHL, he scored 86 points in 80 games thanks to 24 goals and 62 assists. At the time, the league didn't have an age limit for eligibility regarding the award, which he w...

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