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Contract</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-officially-sign-second-round-draft-pick-to-his-entry-level-contract-01j8zmmd1cst?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j8zmmd1cst</guid><description>After being selected in round two of the 2024 NHL Draft, Andrew Basha is now locked in with the Calgary Flames for three years. </description><pubDate>Sun, 29 Sep 2024 19:50:47 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_131/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j8zn82faqnkx56svcg.jpg" caption="Andrew Basha, Calgary Flames | Jonathan Kozub/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames send top prospect Zayne Parekh back to the 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Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames first-round pick selected No. 1 overall in CHL Import Draft</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-first-round-pick-selected-no-1-overall-in-chl-import-draft-01j1wk7t5ahj?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j1wk7t5ahj</guid><description>The Calgary Flames picked some high level talent in the 2024 NHL Draft, and now one player has gone No. 1 overall in the CHL Import Draft. </description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:36:00 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4504,h_2533,x_0,y_64/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j1wkkhv8y477df7pnt.jpg" caption="Matvei Gridin, Calgary Flames | Candice Ward/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames reveal roster for upcoming Development Camp</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-reveal-roster-for-upcoming-development-camp-01j1szefjrdc?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j1szefjrdc</guid><description>On the back of a fantastic start to the off-season, the Calgary Flames have announced a star studded roster for their development camp. </description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 14:16:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_224/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j1wewgbjd17pbh3mpq.jpg" caption="Matt Coronato, Calgary Flames | Derek Leung/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames 2024/25 regular season schedule officially 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Recap</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-free-agency-day-one-recap-01j1qp13xrbe?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j1qp13xrbe</guid><description>Day one of NHL free agency certainly shook the landscape of the league, and while the Flames didn&#39;t hand out huge money, they made plenty of solid moves. </description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:03:40 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_197/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j1qq3x61r48chzja3x.jpg" caption="Anthony Mantha | Leila Devlin/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames ink Yegor Sharangovich to long-term 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agency</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-linked-to-goaltender-devin-cooley-in-free-agency-01j1nzdvykz0?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j1nzdvykz0</guid><description>The Calgary Flames have money to spend in free agency, and now a very intriguing target has been identified in net. </description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 01:56:38 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3872,h_2178,x_0,y_224/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j1nzsrj10mz2g6ysyh.jpg" caption="Devin Cooley | Ezra Shaw/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calary Flames select Matvei Gridin with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NHL 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pick</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/7-players-the-calgary-flames-could-target-with-their-second-first-round-pick-01j0n3gfw7cf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j0n3gfw7cf</guid><description>The Calgary Flames have two first rounders in the 2024 NHL Draft, and there&#39;s plenty of intriguing players for them to take at No. 28 overall. </description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 16:42:15 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_172/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j1cxsdgsxdhdwbvghr.jpg" caption="Andrew Basha | Jonathan Kozub/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2024 Calgary Flames Draft Prospect Preview: Sam 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schedule</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-release-2024-25-pre-season-schedule-01j1948qdvtv?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j1948qdvtv</guid><description>The 2024 NHL season just concluded, but with just over three months until the next season begins, the Calgary Flames have unveiled their pre-season schedule. </description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 02:29:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5376,h_3024,x_0,y_586/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j195sx9fs2gk54aw69.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames | Leah Hennel/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2024 NHL Draft Prospect Rankings for the Calgary 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So where do the prospects for the No. 9 overall selection rank heading into the big night?</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 14:28:22 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_65/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j16ce2wkad3y17t6h4.jpg" caption="Berkly Catton | Jonathan Kozub/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2024 Calgary Flames Prospect Preview: Zayne Parekh</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/2024-calgary-flames-prospect-preview-zayne-parekh-01j04td3a56k?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j04td3a56k</guid><description>The Calgary Flames need some elite level talent in the 2024 NHL Draft, and there&#39;s no doubt that Zayne Parekh could be a leader and a star of the future for the team. 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+0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5726,h_3220,x_0,y_164/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j0zzfp75h9e1t01xcj.jpg" caption="Berkly Catton | Dale Preston/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames Mock Draft Wrap-up ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-mock-draft-wrap-up-ahead-of-the-2024-nhl-draft-01j0n2xr1q15?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j0n2xr1q15</guid><description>The 2024 NHL Draft is almost upon us, so who do those in hockey media believe will walk away as a member of the Calgary Flames on draft night?</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:00:56 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4800,h_2700,x_0,y_288/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01j0n4zq45gwhckz94zp.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Samuel Honzek | Christopher Hanewinckel-USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2024 Calgary Flames Draft Prospect Preview: Cayden Lindstrom</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/2024-calgary-flames-draft-prospect-preview-cayden-lindstrom-01j04t9qxg1a?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j04t9qxg1a</guid><description>The Calgary Flames are looking to land elite level talent in the upcoming draft, and if Cayden Lindstrom falls to them, it will be an absolute home run. </description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:44:12 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_228/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j0n7bsvn2kvr280eb8.jpg" caption="Cayden Lindstrom, Calgary Flames | Jonathan Kozub/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Grading the Jacob Markstrom trade for the Calgary Flames</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/grading-the-jacob-markstrom-trade-for-the-calgary-flames-01j0rmbf3t2v?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j0rmbf3t2v</guid><description>The Calgary Flames finally moved Jacob Markstrom after months of anticipation, so how did both sides do in this highly anticipated deal?</description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 13:04:40 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7088,h_3987,x_0,y_25/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j0tn2wd3jq878hmjjg.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Jacob Markstrom | Leah Hennel/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Could Calgary go with a defender in this draft?</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/could-calgary-go-with-a-defender-in-this-draft-01hzgv1xx1er?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordan Liddell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hzgv1xx1er</guid><description>Why might Calgary choose to go with a defensemen this draft and three available defenders. </description><pubDate>Thu, 20 Jun 2024 00:11:25 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_5000,h_2812,x_0,y_392/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j0sepg1bjbq75frt7z.jpg" caption="Michigan State v Notre Dame | Michael Miller/ISI Photos/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Liddell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames officially trade goaltender Jacob Markstrom</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-officially-trade-goaltender-jacob-markstrom-01j0rkz1wn60?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j0rkz1wn60</guid><description>After months of patiently waiting, the Calgary Flames and New Jersey Devils finally came to an agreement on a Jacob Markstrom deal. </description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 16:41:01 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4066,h_2287,x_0,y_45/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j0rm717cpat6c6zxr5.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Jacob Markstrom | Derek Cain/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2024 Calgary Flames Draft Prospect Preview: Zeev Buium </title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/2024-calgary-flames-draft-prospect-preview-zeev-buium-01j04t8bc3xm?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j04t8bc3xm</guid><description>After an incredible, history making season at the University of Denver, could Zeev Buium be an option for the Calgary Flames in the 2024 NHL Draft? </description><pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2024 00:24:43 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_91/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j07hcc4zmsb3k9tft3.jpg" caption="Zeev Buium | Richard T Gagnon/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>2024 Calgary Flames Draft Prospect Preview: Tij Iginla</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/2024-calgary-flames-draft-prospect-preview-tij-iginla-01j04t7tgrsz?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j04t7tgrsz</guid><description>The Calgary Flames have some big needs in the 2024 NHL Draft, so could they really land the son of the franchise&#39;s greatest ever player? </description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Jun 2024 23:04:53 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4047,h_2276,x_0,y_242/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j05fe4hk8r6q29vghw.jpg" caption="Tij Iginla | Dale Preston/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames add experienced Assistant Coach to their staff</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-add-experienced-assistant-coach-to-their-staff-01j04s762rbf?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j04s762rbf</guid><description>The Calgary Flames lost Marc Savard this off-season as an assistant, and now they&#39;ve replaced him with an intriguing option. </description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 23:30:08 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3600,h_2025,x_0,y_0/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01j04s981p8jw8ehzw5f.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Brad Larsen | Eurasia Sport Images/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Flames Rumours: Another team enters the race for Calgary Flames&#39; Jacob Markstrom</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/flames-rumours-another-team-enters-the-race-for-calgary-flames-jacob-markstrom-01j00ktv44jz?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01j00ktv44jz</guid><description>The Jacob Markstrom sweepstakes are heating up ahead of the 2024 NHL Draft, and now it appears another team is showing major interest in the Calgary Flames veteran. </description><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jun 2024 01:14:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6048,h_3402,x_0,y_549/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01j00mjr3yx7ztjm1kbs.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Jacob Markstrom | Simon Fearn-USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Former first-round Calgary Flame picks in the Stanley Cup Final </title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/former-first-round-calgary-flame-picks-in-the-stanley-cup-final-01hzka9dn4sr?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordan Liddell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hzka9dn4sr</guid><description>Matthew Tkachuk and Sam Bennett are playing against their former provincial rivals, the Edmonton Oilers, in the Stanley Cup Final. </description><pubDate>Sun, 09 Jun 2024 21:54:17 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_6285,h_3535,x_0,y_209/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01hzkacpyrww1xghp7bx.jpg" caption="New York Rangers v Florida Panthers - Game Six | Bruce Bennett/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Liddell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Flames rumours: Jacob Markstrom likely done with the Calgary Flames</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/flames-rumours-jacob-markstrom-likely-done-with-the-calgary-flames-01hzwwhsps69?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hzwwhsps69</guid><description>The Calgary Flames looked to move Jacob Markstrom at the deadline, and now it appears the veteran is pushing for a move this summer. </description><pubDate>Sat, 08 Jun 2024 22:10:05 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3677,h_2068,x_0,y_32/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01hzwx323j2bmcre04sd.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Jacob Markstrom | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames rumours: conversation with New Jersey Devils re-ignited</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-rumours-conversation-with-new-jersey-devils-re-ignited-01hzqppsw6qn?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hzqppsw6qn</guid><description>The New Jersey Devils almost acquired Jacob Markstrom at the trade deadline, and now it appears conversations with the Calgary Flames have begun again. </description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 21:47:58 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4720,h_2655,x_0,y_117/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01hzqpt2wn13evqxqd21.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Jacob Markstrom | Derek Cain/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Calgary Flames lose iconic play-by-play announcer after 10 seasons</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/calgary-flames-lose-iconic-play-by-play-announcer-after-10-seasons-01hzqf6hc98j?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hzqf6hc98j</guid><description>After a fantastic 10 years with the Calgary Flames broadcast, Rick Ball is now moving on in a blockbuster move. </description><pubDate>Thu, 06 Jun 2024 19:30:23 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_135/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01hzqfgf7v1ma4cdfp55.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames | Minas Panagiotakis/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Ranking the Calgary Flames needs this off-season</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/ranking-the-calgary-flames-needs-this-off-season-01hz7qtznckk?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hz7qtznckk</guid><description>The Calgary Flames have some big decisions to make in the next few months, so where do their needs rank heading into the summer?</description><pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:18:34 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_7721,h_4343,x_0,y_102/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/ImagnImages/mmsport/117/01hz7tvchk0nhd3m5ezj.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames | Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>A look back at the last 3 Calgary Flames first-round picks</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/a-look-back-at-the-last-3-calgary-flames-first-round-picks-01hz6a02eaw4?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Jordan Liddell</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hz6a02eaw4</guid><description>Draft day is within sight, and the Calgary Flames will pick 9th overall. This will be their highest selection since 2016, when Matthew Tkachuk was plucked from the OHL London Knights. 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However, his salary and where he would fit in long-term are issues. </description><pubDate>Fri, 31 May 2024 22:53:07 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_4095,h_2303,x_0,y_237/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01hz14ep9zxk98pg4qjh.jpg" caption="Switzerland v Czech Republic - Final - 2024 IIHF Ice Hockey World Championship Czechia | RvS.Media/Monika Majer/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Jordan Liddell"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Six questions the Calgary Flames must answer this summer</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/six-questions-the-calgary-flames-must-answer-this-summer-01hx7rns9yp2?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hx7rns9yp2</guid><description>The Calgary Flames enter yet another summer that could define the future of their franchise, with these six questions all needing to be answered. </description><pubDate>Thu, 30 May 2024 16:48:04 +0000</pubDate><language>en</language><media:thumbnail url="https://images2.minutemediacdn.com/image/upload/c_crop,w_3000,h_1687,x_0,y_66/c_fill,w_2880,ar_16:9,f_auto,q_auto,g_auto/images/GettyImages/mmsport/117/01hxt0978r29kk9c4612.jpg" caption="Calgary Flames, Ryan Huska | Derek Cain/GettyImages"></media:thumbnail><flatplan:sponsor></flatplan:sponsor><flatplan:author name="Nathan Smith"></flatplan:author></item><item><title>Four reasons the Calgary Flames need to trade Jacob Markstrom this summer</title><link>https://flameforthought.com/posts/four-reasons-the-calgary-flames-need-to-trade-jacob-markstrom-this-summer-01hygk86pv06?utm_source=RSS</link><author>Nathan Smith</author><guid isPermaLink="false">01hygk86pv06</guid><description>The Calgary Flames tried to move Jacob Markstrom during the season, and now we detail why they MUST move him this off-season. 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