Flames' Goal Is to Make the Playoffs, Not Sell
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In today’s edition, we have an article on how the Flames appear to be focused on reaching the postseason rather than being sellers. Also, if they do have to sell players during the season, where could defenseman Noah Hanifin be dealt?
Finally, who are the three best goaltenders in Flames history? We dig into that as well.
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Flames Focused on Playoff Spot Rather Than Selling UFAs
November 29, 2023 by Rupert McDonald
The Calgary Flames recent stretch of improved play has enhanced the morale of not only the players, but management as well. The better play through the month of November not only has the Flames in a playoff spot, but has the entire organization focused on a run this season rather than selling off some of their pending unrestricted free agents (UFAs) for future help.
It is a hot topic right now in Calgary regarding several of the Flames players in the final year of their contracts, most notably Noah Hanifin, Chris Tanev, Nikita Zadorov, and Elias Lindholm. Some fans are hopeful that general manager Craig Conroy elects to trade them regardless of where the team is in the standings, while others are hopeful they can remain on the roster and attempt to lead this team to a Stanley Cup. Based on a report on Nov. 28, we may have an idea of which direction Conroy is leaning.
3 Potential In-Season Trade Destinations for Flames’ Noah Hanifin
November 28, 2023 by Rupert McDonald
The Calgary Flames don’t appear to be in any rush to make trades at this time, but it still feels more likely than not that Noah Hanifin will be on the move between now and the trade deadline. The 26-year-old has been involved in trade rumours since the end of the 2022-23 campaign, and will be of high interest to contending teams as a rental in the final year of his contract.
Aside from Elias Lindholm, Hanifin is the most valuable trade piece the Flames have. He is a player who can play in all situations and has a very friendly $4.95 million cap hit. Any team looking to bolster their top four would certainly do so by adding him. These three teams in particular serve as very good fits.
Top 3 All-Time Flames Goalies
November 26, 2023 by THW Archives
The goaltending history of the Calgary Flames franchise has been punctuated by a handful of excellent performances in a desert of otherwise unremarkable ones. In an effort to separate the wheat from the chaff, here are the three best goaltenders in the history of the Flames franchise.