Flames Should Pursue Sam Reinhart in Free Agency & How Kuzmenko is an Extension Candidate
Plus, we take a look at teams for Flames fans to root for in the playoffs & more
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3 Teams for Flames Fans to Root For in Stanley Cup Playoffs
April 17, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Calgary Flames will not be partaking in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs and tomorrow’s game versus the San Jose Sharks will be their last of the season. This group battled hard throughout the entirety of 2023-24, but were unable to stay afloat in the playoff race following the departures of Chris Tanev and Noah Hanifin.
Flames Should Pursue Sam Reinhart in Free Agency This Summer
April 15, 2024 by Derek Olsen
With the team officially eliminated from postseason contention for the second consecutive year, the Calgary Flames organization can now truly set their sights on next season. The 2023-24 campaign hasn’t been a total and complete failure, with rookie general manager Craig Conroy swinging some solid trades and recouping assets necessary for a re-tool. The on-ice product, however, left fans with much to be desired. The team is seemingly still stuck in a lull and hasn’t moved on from the Johnny Gaudreau/Matthew Tkachuk era. The upcoming 2024 NHL Draft will be the first in which the Flames have multiple first-round picks since 2013, and will be the first big domino in what should be an eventful offseason.
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Flames’ Kuzmenko Has Gone From Trade Chip to Extension Candidate
April 11, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
The Calgary Flames were hoping that Andrei Kuzmenko could find his form from the 2022-23 season when they chose to acquire him from the Vancouver Canucks. Many looked at his acquisition as more of a cap dump, however, as he came along with a first-round pick in 2024, a conditional fourth-round pick in 2024, and prospects Hunter Brzustewicz and Joni Jurmo in a trade that saw Elias Lindholm head the other way.
Flames GM Conroy Discusses Potentially Drafting Tij Iginla
April 9, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Though the Calgary Flames were only eliminated from playoff contention this past Thursday, most of the fan base accepted the reality that it wasn’t happening with this team for some time. With that, fans have turned their attention to the future, which looks bright for this organization thanks to the recent pickups of several draft picks and prospects.
Flames More of a Little Brother Than Rival to Oilers
April 8, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
It feels like forever ago, but it was only two years back that the Calgary Flames finished the regular season first place in the Pacific Division, with their provincial rival Edmonton Oilers finishing seven points behind in second.
Other Flames Stories:
Flames’ Andrei Kuzmenko Proving He Is More Than a Cap Dump by Derek Olsen
Flames Should Sit Top Players with Playoffs Out of Reach by Rupert McDonald
Flames Rapidly Losing Trade Value in Markstrom by Rupert McDonald