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    • Calgary FlamesDon Maloney mocks Flames fans on Sportsnet interview
      John MacKinnonDecember 18, 2025

      The Calgary Flames could have been the San Jose Sharks

      Tuesday night’s loss to the San Jose Sharks was near poetic for the Calgary Flames. Weeks after the team’s President…

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    • Calgary Flames
      John MacKinnonMarch 6, 2025

      Ryan Huska’s poor coaching decisions prove costly in overtime loss to the Stars

      The Calgary Flames six-game road trip was destined to be make or break for the 2024–25 campaign. It was either…

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    • Calgary FlamesSam Bennett takes interview questions after winning gold with Team Canada at the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. He's standing beside a teammate as several players all take questions from the media.
      John MacKinnonFebruary 21, 2025

      The Calgary Flames need to bring back Sam Bennett in free agency

      The highest the Calgary Flames have ever picked in the NHL Draft was fourth overall back in 2014. The team…

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    • Calgary Flames
      John MacKinnonFebruary 10, 2025

      Who should succeed Mikael Backlund as the next captain of the Calgary Flames?

      All good things must come to an end. In the case of Mikael Backlund, his career is reaching its swan…

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    • Calgary FlamesCalgary Flames Head Coach Ryan Huska behind the bench during a game.
      John MacKinnonFebruary 9, 2025

      The Calgary Flames are at a critical crossroad in their season

      Just over a week ago, the Calgary Flames season was humming like a fine-tuned van on a cross-country road trip.…

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    • Calgary FlamesCalgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson high fives the bench after a goal.
      John MacKinnonFebruary 1, 2025

      Saturday Headlines: The Calgary Flames inform teams they are holding on to certain core players

      The Calgary Flames had been teetering between either committing to a full “retool” or continuing to go for the postseason.…

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    • Calgary FlamesCalgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf caught mid-jump at the Scotiabank Saddledome.
      John MacKinnonJanuary 31, 2025

      Forget the wild card, the Calgary Flames are within striking distance of a Pacific Division playoff spot

      The Calgary Flames season continues to be full of surprises. After going from a projected bottom feeder to a Stanley…

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    • Calgary Flames
      John MacKinnonJanuary 31, 2025

      The Calgary Flames confirm they are open to brokering third-party trades

      The Calgary Flames are not a salary cap team this season. In fact, they are far from it. After making…

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    • Calgary FlamesGoaltender Jacob Markstrom shows off his new mask for the New Jersey Devils.
      John MacKinnonJanuary 28, 2025

      Jacob Markstrom’s injury could end up being beneficial for the Calgary Flames

      The Jacob Markstrom trade has thus far worked out perfectly for both teams. The New Jersey Devils now have a…

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    • Calgary Flames
      John MacKinnonJanuary 27, 2025

      Nicolas Aube-Kubel would be the perfect waiver claim for the Calgary Flames

      The Calgary Flames have been rumored to want to add to their team thanks to their miraculous performance this season.…

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