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CALGARY, CANADA - OCTOBER 11: Jonathan Huberdeau #10 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Winnipeg Jets during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on October11, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Jonathan Huberdeau benched: 7 thoughts

Potential Flames lineup if they begin to rebuild this season

Who should the Calgary Flames promote to the NHL next?

Martin Pospisil, welcome to the NHL!

Sep 28, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Ilya Solovyov (98) controls the puck against the Edmonton Oilers during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Flames vs. Blues: Five things to watch

CALGARY, AB - MAY 5: Blake Coleman #20 of the Calgary Flames tosses a puck to young fans during warm-ups prior to Game Two of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs against the Dallas Stars during the first period of at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 5, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Fan Survey: Submit your responses now!

Apr 2, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) against the Anaheim Ducks during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Outside-the-box Flames lines: What if Kadri moved to the wing?

Sep 24, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska on his bench against the Vancouver Canucks during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames face more questions than answers after disappointing road trip

Oct 11, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Winnipeg Jets goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) guards his net as Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (27) controls the puck during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Power play: Who should line up on Flames’ PP1 and PP2 units?

Oct 16, 2023; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals goaltender Darcy Kuemper (35) prepares to make the game winning save on Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) in a shootout at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports

Early-season Flames fan overreactions in full swing, Huberdeau and Kadri taking heat

Oct 2, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Yegor Sharangovich (17) against the Winnipeg Jets during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Yegor Sharangovich needs to find a fit in the Calgary Flames lineup

Oct 11, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Four things to watch on the Calgary Flames’ five-game road trip

Mar 25, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) and Calgary Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar (52) celebrates win over San Jose Sharks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

12 bold Calgary Flames predictions for the 2023-24 season

Oct 2, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (39) celebrates his goal with Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) during the third period against the Winnipeg Jets at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Exploring Flames forward lines with the opening night roster set

CALGARY, CANADA - APRIL 12: Dustin Wolf #32 of the Calgary Flames celebrates with Jakob Pelletier #49 of the Calgary Flames and other teammates after their win against the San Jose Sharks at the Scotiabank Saddledome on April 12, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Leah Hennel/Getty Images)

The potential impact of youth and mood on the 2023/24 Calgary Flames

Apr 12, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames right wing Matt Coronato (39) against the San Jose Sharks during the third period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

What would ideal Calgary Flames forward lines look like?

Sep 25, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Calgary Flame forward Dryden Hunt (15) celebrates scoring a goal against the Seattle Kraken during the first period at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Camp Notes: Which forwards will make the Calgary Flames’ opening night roster?

Sep 25, 2023; Seattle, Washington, USA; Calgary Flames assistant coach Marc Savard speaks to the media after the Flames defeated the Seattle Kraken at Climate Pledge Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steven Bisig-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames 2023/24 Power Play Preview

Calgary Flames 2023/24 Season Preview

CALGARY, CANADA - DECEMBER 14: Jonathan Huberdeau #10 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Vancouver Canucks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on December 14, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Camp Notes: What to watch for in Flames’ first pre-season game versus Canucks

May 3, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Elias Lindholm (28) during the third period against the Dallas Stars in game one of the first round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Why the delay in Elias Lindholm’s contract negotiations with the Flames?

Sep 25, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Connor Zary (47) skates during the warmup period against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Camp Notes: Roster openings signal fresh opportunities at Flames training camp

Apr 2, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Andrew Mangiapane (88) celebrates his goal against the Anaheim Ducks during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Fantasy Hockey: Potential Calgary Flames sleeper picks

Mar 25, 2023; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames center Mikael Backlund (11) during the second period against the San Jose Sharks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Flames captaincy updates and candidate rankings

CALGARY, CANADA - APRIL 12: Dustin Wolf #32 of the Calgary Flames stretches during warm-up before playing in his first NHL game against the San Jose Sharks at the Scotiabank Saddledome on April 12, 2023, in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Leah Hennel/Getty Images)

Luck, Goalies & Coaching: Three Questions for the 2023/24 Calgary Flames

HENDERSON, NEVADA - FEBRUARY 26: Cole Schwindt #10 of the Calgary Wranglers skates on ice against the Henderson Silver Knights in the second period at The Dollar Loan Center on February 26, 2023 in Henderson, Nevada. The Silver Knights defeated the Wranglers 2-1. (Photo by Candice Ward/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Prospect Countdown: No. 6

VANCOUVER, CANADA - MARCH 31: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Calgary Flames in net during the second period of their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on March 31, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

What should the Calgary Flames do with their goaltending?

EDMONTON, CANADA - FEBRUARY 15: Filip Zadina #11 of the Detroit Red Wings pursues the puck in the first period against the Edmonton Oilers on February 15, 2023 at Rogers Place in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Lawrence Scott/Getty Images)

Should the Calgary Flames pursue a former top pick?