Flames Still Have Slim Playoff Hopes, Biggest Draft Flops, & 3 Players Who Could Be Moved
Plus, potential free agents Calgary could sign this offseason.
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Today’s edition explores Calgary’s slim playoff hopes while diving into some of the biggest draft flops in franchise history. Also, we take a look at which free agents the Flames could sign during the offseason.
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Flames Playoff Chances Slim but Not Impossible
March 12, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Calgary Flames fans holding out hope for a playoff spot were dealt a serious blow this weekend. The Flames had a tough back-to-back set against two of the NHL’s best teams in the Florida Panthers and Carolina Hurricanes and looked like the inferior opponent in both, being outscored by a combined 12-3.
Flames’ Biggest Draft Busts in Franchise History
March 12, 2024 by Rob Couch
The NHL Entry Draft is always an exciting place for many teams. So many have a first-round selection that they hope turns into something special, while others have multiple high picks. Over the years, more teams have been added to the NHL, but it seems as though hitting on first-rounders is a bit easier now with all the scouting that takes place. That being said, we’re going to take a look throughout the Calgary Flames‘ history at the biggest draft busts.
3 Flames With Term Who Could Be Moved This Offseason
March 13, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
If it wasn’t already clear, the Calgary Flames’ moves in recent months prove that they are very much in a retooling state. Some may even go as far as to call it a rebuild, though the organization itself doesn’t want to use that word. Nonetheless, they are making moves that, while hurting the current team, will help improve the future.
Potential Free Agents Flames Could Sign This Offseason
Don’t look now, but the 2023-24 NHL season is nearing its end. As they all seem to do, this season has flown by, with the Calgary Flames having just 17 games remaining on its schedule. Through their first 65 games, they have a 31-29-5 record.