9 h. ago Three takeaways as Calgary Flames eliminated from playoff contention

This was not how teams are usually treated by fans as the final buzzer sounds in a game where they’ve been eliminated from playoff contention. But the Calgary Flames faithful who were in attendance at the Scotiabank Saddledome knew, just like anyone else who has paid the slightest bit of attention, that the group of […]

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11 h. ago Anatomy of a heartbreaker: How the Calgary Flames were eliminated Tuesday from playoff contention

With the Minnesota Wild and St. Louis Blues both notching wins Tuesday, the Flames were bounced from the Western Conference wild-card race

Culture

20 h. ago Last home game of the season for Calgary Flames? Hasn’t even occurred to them

Flames centre Nazem Kadri on the atmosphere in Calgary of late: ‘Down the stretch here, it reminds you of playoff hockey’

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23 h. ago Jonathan Huberdeau nominated by Calgary Flames for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

Award is given to player who 'best exemplifies leadership qualities on and off the ice and has made a noteworthy humanitarian contribution to his community.'

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44 h. ago ‘We should be fine’: Impact of U.S. tariffs not a major worry for new Flames arena

CALGARY — It’s three floors down and nowhere to go but up for the new $900-million arena for the NHL’s Calgary Flames, even with the ongoing tariff war with the United States. The building — to be named Scotia Place — is being built in the shadow of the Saddledome and its iconic saddle-shaped concave […]

Politics

48 h. ago The BIG QUESTION: What's the value of a playoff chase for a retooling team?

If experience counts for anything in player development, then there’s been value in this playoff chase, regardless of how it ends

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48 h. ago THE HOT QUESTION: What's the value of a playoff chase for a retooling team?

If experience counts for anything in player development, then there’s been value in this playoff chase, regardless of how it ends

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58 h. ago ‘Ready for the challenge’: Three Takeaways as Flames keep playoff hopes alive with win over Sharks

Yegor Sharangovich tallied twice and Dustin Wolf came up clutch as the Flames defeated the Sharks, improving to 4-0-2 in their past six.

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3 d. ago Harvey’s Mountain Classic: The inside scoop on Sunday’s animated Flames broadcast

Harvey’s Mountain Classic, which will air on Sportsnet 360, is Canada’s first-ever real-time, full-length animated data visualization of an NHL game

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3 d. ago Regardless of opponent, Calgary Flames need to win out in playoff race

Honestly, the opponent doesn’t matter. Not anymore. If anyone had glanced at the Calgary Flames’ remaining schedule a few days ago, they probably would have picked out Sunday’s matchup with the San Jose Sharks as they easiest game they had left in the chase for a playoff spot. The Sharks are in last place, after […]

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4 d. ago Three takeaways as Flames stay in playoff hunt with vital win over Wild

So you’re saying there’s a chance? Two nights after it had seemed like the Calgary Flames’ playoff chances might have hit the end of the road, they took to the ice against the Minnesota Wild and refused to take the exit ramp. These Flames aren’t ready to give up on reaching the promised land just […]

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4 d. ago First of many? Dustin Wolf puts name in Calgary Flames’ franchise record book

In Friday’s must-win against Minnesota, Dustin Wolf logs his 51st start of the season, matching a club rookie record that was set by Mike Vernon in 1986-87

Sport

5 d. ago THE BIG STAT: Could the NHL's playoff tiebreaker work in Calgary Flames' favour?

Even before Cutter Gauthier had broken Calgary Flames hearts with his overtime winner on Wednesday night, the Ducks had already inflicted some serious damage to the playoff hopes of their guests in Anaheim. Why? Because with the way the NHL’s tiebreaker works and the position the Flames find themselves in with four games to go, […]

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5 d. ago GAMEDAY: Flames running out of room with Minnesota Wild looming

Minnesota Wild (43-29-7) at Calgary Flames (37-27-14) When: Friday, 8 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome TV: Sportsnet West. Radio: Sportsnet 960 The Fan Odds: Wild -120, Flames +100 The buzz  There have been a lot of nights where the Calgary Flames could rightfully say they had to play their biggest game of the year over the last month. This time, […]

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5 d. ago 5 things that must happen for Calgary Flames to sneak into Stanley Cup playoffs

With four games to go, the Flames need a run of wins — and some help on the out-of-town scoreboard — to keep their playoff hopes afloat

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5 d. ago WATCH: Could Zayne Parekh make his NHL debut with the Flames before the end of the season?

WATCH BELOW: On the latest episode of Hot Topics, Postmedia’s Rob Wong chats with Postmedia Calgary Flames writers Wes Gilbertson and Danny Austin about the Flames crushing overtime loss in Anaheim and what it means for their playoff hopes. They also discuss the potential for Zayne Parekh and Aydar Suniev to make their NHL debuts […]

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6 d. ago HOT TOPICS MAILBAG: How soon should we expect to see Parekh, Gridin and Suniev?

Fans are excited about the prospects in the Calgary Flames’ pipeline, that much is clear. With the Flames fighting for their playoff lives, our weekly call for questions generated a lot of queries about Zayne Parekh — who joined the team on Tuesday after his junior season ended — and a few other intriguing prospects. […]

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6 d. ago Gauthier scores late in 3rd and in OT, to lift Ducks past the Flames, 4

Cutter Gauthier teamed with Frank Vatrano to tie it with a late burst, then scored at 1:11 of overtime to give the Anaheim Ducks a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames. Soon after Yegor Sharangovich and Matt Coronato scored in a 1:42 span to give Calgary a 3-1 lead, Vatrano started the rally with 3:57 left....

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6 d. ago 'Tough one to swallow': Three takeaways from Flames’ costly collapse in Anaheim

The Flames were up by two goals with less than four minutes remaining in regulation Wednesday. They wound up on the wrong end in overtime.

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7 d. ago GAMEDAY: Calgary Flames aiming to complete season sweep of Anaheim Ducks

While Flames top prospect Zayne Parekh has been called up to the NHL, he is not expected to play Wednesday in Anaheim

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