Longtime Calgary Flames CEO and President John Bean has stepped down from his role, announced on Monday afternoon. Bean has been with the Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corporation (CSEC) for the last 14 and a half years where he became CEO and president in 2020, officially replacing Ken King before his death. The organization also…
It appears to be a yearly tradition that Toronto Maple Leafs trade rumors would circulate during the offseason, especially following multiple disappointing playoff runs. Brendan Shanahan and Brad Treliving have stressed the need for a major shakeup in Toronto, particularly involving their core players. The consensus is that the time for patience is over, as…
As the Calgary Flames missed the playoffs, some young players had the chance to play more hockey. The AHL Calgary Wranglers recently won a three-game series against the Tucson Roadrunners; Matt Coronato, Jakob Pelletier, Adam Klapka, and Dustin Wolf were all beneficial factors in the series. It was a short series as the Calgary Wranglers…
In a tumultuous season for the Calgary Flames, one bright spot has been the emergence of a new youth movement within the team. Flames GM Craig Conroy, in his introductory press conference, emphasized the importance of integrating younger players into the lineup, a promise he has fulfilled admirably. This shift began with the acquisition of…
Jonathan Huberdeau’s Struggles Continue with Calgary Flames Jonathan Huberdeau has now completed his second season with the Calgary Flames, and unfortunately, his struggles persist. Acquired via the Matthew Tkachuk trade, Huberdeau arrived in Calgary with high expectations after an outstanding 2021-2022 season where he notched 115 points. The hope was that he would continue to…
The playoffs can feel like a marathon. But the first round of the chase for the Calder Cup is a sprint. The Wranglers start their post-season campaign Wednesday night, road warriors in a best-of-three affair against the Tucson Roadrunners. Every minute of the series will be played amid the backdrop of Arizona sunsets and cacti;…
Salim Nadim Valji, a reporter for TSN and the Calgary Flames, recently hinted at a potential on-ice reunion next season that could bring joy to Flames fans. Without disclosing the identity of the individual who may return to the organization, Valji mentioned that he made a bet with his colleagues regarding this person donning a…
One of the highlights for the Calgary Flames in an otherwise low season was the play of defenseman MacKenzie Weegar. In his second season with the team, he took a huge step forward, playing like the star the Flames thought they were getting from the Florida Panthers. He posted 20 goals and 200 blocked shots,…
When asked about his future with the Calgary Flames, goaltender Jacob Markstrom says “I don’t know.” It shouldn’t come as a big surprise that Markstrom wasn’t keen to commit to anything given the way trade talk surrounded the veteran at this past deadline. But, his comments that he’s looking to win hockey games certainly suggest…
Despite the Calgary Flames not qualifying for the 2024 Stanley Cup playoffs, a lot of positive aspects can be taken from this season. One of these bright spots has to be Yegor Sharangovich, who has emerged as a big piece to be included in this Flames’ retool. The 25-year-old forward from Belarus has had quite…
