Editorials

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

Matthew Wilson
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Predicting the Calgary Flames leadership group under Captain Andersson

The Case for Captain Huberdeau

Calgary Flames Prospect Countdown: No. 7

HALIFAX, CANADA - JANUARY 04: William Stromgren #23 of Team Sweden skates during the first period against Team Czech Republic in the semifinal round of the 2023 IIHF World Junior Championship at Scotiabank Centre on January 4, 2023 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Team Czech Republic defeated Team Sweden 2-1 in overtime. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Prospect Countdown: No. 8

Nathan Smith
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - JUNE 29: Etienne Morin, 48th overall by the Calgary Flames, walks the hallway during the 2023 Upper Deck NHL Draft at Bridgestone Arena on June 29, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Prospect Countdown: No. 9

Nathan Smith
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PENTICTON, BC - SEPTEMBER 17: Rory Kerins #86 of Calgary Flames skates against the Edmonton Oilers at the South Okanagan Event Centre during the 2022 Young Stars Tournament on September 16, 2022 in Penticton, Canada. (Photo by Marissa Baecker/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Prospect Countdown: No. 10

Nathan Smith
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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Tyler Toffoli #73, Nazem Kadri #91, Mikael Backlund #11 Rasmus Andersson #4 of the Calgary Flames react after Backlund scored a third-period power-play goal against Jonathan Quick #32 of the Vegas Golden Knights during their game at T-Mobile Arena on March 16, 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada. The Flames defeated the Golden Knights 7-2. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames: Three Off-Season Rumours That Are Unrealistic

Nathan Smith
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CALGARY, AB - MAY 20: Oliver Kylington #58 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Edmonton Oilers during Game Two of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 20, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Oilers defeated the Flames 5-3. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Extend Or Sell: Oliver Kylington

Nathan Smith
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CALGARY, CANADA - JANUARY 26: Noah Hanifin #55 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Chicago Blackhawks during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on January 26, 2023 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Extend Or Sell: Noah Hanifin

Nathan Smith
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NASHVILLE, TN - JANUARY 16: Chris Tanev #8 of the Calgary Flames warms up before the game against the Nashville Predators at Bridgestone Arena on January 16, 2023 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Brett Carlsen/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Extend Or Sell: Chris Tanev

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

Calgary Flames Extend Or Sell: Mikael Backlund

Nathan Smith
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 8: Tyler Toffoli #73 of the Calgary Flames skates with the puck in overtime during their NHL game against the Vancouver Canucks at Rogers Arena on April 8, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Extend Or Sell: Tyler Toffoli

Nathan Smith
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CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 08: Elias Lindholm #28 of the Calgary Flames skates with the puck against the Chicago Blackhawks at United Center on January 08, 2023 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

Calgary Flames Extend Or Sell: Elias Lindholm

Nathan Smith
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WINNIPEG, CANADA - APRIL 5: Andrew Mangiapane #88, MacKenzie Weegar #52 and Mikael Backlund #11 of the Calgary Flames celebrate a goal while Connor Hellebuyck #37 of the Winnipeg Jets looks up in the second period during a game on April 5, 2023 at Canada Life Centre in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. (Photo by Jason Halstead/Getty Images)

Five Best Options To Be The Next Calgary Flames Captain

Nathan Smith
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VANCOUVER, CANADA - APRIL 8: Nazem Kadri #91 of the Calgary Flames is congratulated after scoring a goal as Dakota Joshua #81 and Sheldon Dries #15 of the Vancouver Canucks skate on during the third period of their NHL game at Rogers Arena on April 8, 2023 in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Derek Cain/Getty Images)

Five Things The Calgary Flames Need To Accomplish This Off-Season

Nathan Smith
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Dec 22, 2022; Los Angeles, California, USA; Calgary Flames center Jonathan Huberdeau (10) is congratulated by left wing Milan Lucic (17) and center Nazem Kadri (91) after scoring a goal in the first period against the Los Angeles Kings at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Flames in 5: Midseason Report

Matthew Wilson
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Mar 16, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames General Manager Brad Treliving during interview prior to the game against the New Jersey Devils at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Rumour: Calgary Flames and Brad Treliving to part ways in the offseason.

Matt DeMille
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Dec 5, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames forward Elias Lindholm (28) makes a pass by Arizona Coyotes defenseman J.J. Moser (90) in the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-USA TODAY Sports

Flames in 5: Consistency

Matthew Wilson
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CALGARY, AB - FEBRUARY 9: Jacob Markstrom #25 of the Calgary Flames in action against the Winnipeg Jets during an NHL game at Scotiabank Saddledome on February 9, 2021 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

Markstrom has the yips: Good news & bad news

Benjamin J. Prokopy
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Nov 14, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) guards his net against the Los Angeles Kings during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Flames in 5: Mediocracy

Matthew Wilson
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Nov 1, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (80) reacts during the first period against the Seattle Kraken at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Flames In 5: Crash and Burn

Matthew Wilson
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Sep 30, 2022; Edmonton, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau (10) skates against the Edmonton Oilers at Rogers Place. Mandatory Credit: Perry Nelson-USA TODAY Sports

A top line in crisis! (Just kidding)

Benjamin J. Prokopy
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Nov 7, 2022; Elmont, New York, USA; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) skates off the ice after losing to the New York Islanders during overtime at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Game for Thought: Flames at Islanders

Matt DeMille
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Jan 29, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (25) during the first period against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

A tale of two tenders

Benjamin J. Prokopy
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Oct 22, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Carolina Hurricanes center Sebastian Aho (20) and Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri (91) battle for the puck during the first period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Flames In 5: A New Beginning

Matthew Wilson
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Sep 25, 2022; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames left wing Sonny Milano (15) skates during the warmup period against the Vancouver Canucks at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames training camp notes

Benjamin J. Prokopy
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Mar 6, 2020; Calgary, Alberta, CAN; Calgary Flames defenseman Mark Giordano (5) against the Arizona Coyotes during the second period at Scotiabank Saddledome. Mandatory Credit: Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports

Calgary Flames: To “C” or not to “C”

Benjamin J. Prokopy
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