Flames Could Be Stuck with Vladar Next Season, & Lindholm Could Be on the Move Again
Plus, Calgary can finally focus on hockey after moving Noah Hanifin to Vegas.
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Today’s edition delves into next season’s goaltending possibilities and explores the potential of Elias Lindholm being traded for the second time this season. Plus, the team can finally place all of their focus on hockey after dealing Noah Hanifin to Las Vegas.
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Flames Could Be Stuck with Vladar Next Season
March 6, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Whether it comes now or in the offseason, it seems as though Jacob Markstrom will be wearing a different jersey in short time. The Calgary Flames goaltender signed during the 2020 offseason in hopes of competing for a Stanley Cup, and with the organization headed in a different direction, it appears he will get traded for pieces that help shape the future. Related: 3 Flames Trade Proposals for Noah Hanifin Though losing an elite goalie like Markstrom won’t be easy, some positives come from trading him. Not only will the Flames get a great package in return, but it will…
Former Flames Forward Lindholm Could Be on the Move Again
March 6, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Elias Lindholm may be on the move before the trade deadline this Friday. Yes, you read that correctly. The 29-year-old was traded by the Calgary Flames just over a month ago to the Vancouver Canucks. The Canucks gave up a big package to get him, sending Andrei Kuzmenko, prospects Joni Jurmo and Hunter Brzustewicz, a 2024 first-round selection, and a conditional 2024 fourth-round selection.
Flames Can Now Focus On Hockey with Hanifin Traded
March 7, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
For the first time all season, the Calgary Flames no longer have to deal with outside noise. They have been hounded by media since 2023-24 began, as they entered the season with several valuable players on expiring contracts. As the campaign went on, it started to become more and more clear that all would be dealt, but until those trades went through, the Flames were the most-talked-about team in the NHL.