The 2024–25 NHL season is now underway, and there certainly will be plenty of storylines to keep an eye on this season. One thing that will be new this season is the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament that will take place in February instead of the All-Star Game. Speculation has already begun on which players will … The post The case for MacKenzie Weegar to make Team Canada for the NHL 4 Nations Face-Off appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

After an emotional win in the home opener on Saturday night, the Calgary Flames went into Edmonton for the first Battle of Alberta of the season and did not miss a beat as they downed the Edmonton Oilers 4–1. The game started off slow for the Flames as they gave up a goal just over … The post Calgary Flames take the first meeting of the Battle of the Alberta appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

Connor Zary is set to become a restricted free agent next summer, and with how key of a piece he has become for this team, the Flames need to lock him up on a contract. However, Zary only played 63 games last year, and this year will likely be the first year he plays a … The post Flames Sunday Census: How should Calgary approach re-signing Connor Zary? appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

It was an emotional night at the Scotiabank Saddledome, to say the least, on Saturday night. The Calgary Flames played their first game at home against the Philadelphia Flyers and came away with a win as Jonathan Huberdeau played a fantastic game showing shades of his time with the Florida Panthers. The was a lot … The post Jonathan Huberdeau is back! Flames win emotional home opener to start season hot appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

The Calgary Flames have found their fourth-line center replacement after the injury to Kevin Rooney. The team has recalled forward Justin Kirkland from the Calgary Wranglers, while simultaneously placing Rooney on IR. The move comes as the team is lacking in center depth, but also as a bit of a surprise at other options available … The post The Calgary Flames recall Justin Kirkland from the AHL, place Kevin Rooney on IR appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

With the season underway, the Calgary Flames roster looks quite different from one year ago. They also have chosen a different status, officially entering a rebuild. I thought it would be fun to compare this season’s and last season’s opening night rosters to emphasize how much this team has changed over the last few months. … The post Comparing the Calgary Flames’ 2023–24 and 2024–25 opening night rosters appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

The Calgary Flames made their final roster adjustments earlier in the week and put Jakob Pelletier on waivers to be sent to the AHL as part of that process. Much to the relief of Flames fans, he cleared waivers and was sent down to the Calgary Wranglers. The 2019 first-round pick has yet to establish … The post Jakob Pelletier very candid about his demotion to the AHL in interview with Le Journal de Quebec appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

The Calgary Flames’ first game of the season did not go nearly as well as hoped. While the team won the game 6-5 in overtime, Kevin Rooney suffered what appeared to be a brutal injury and nearly needed a stretcher to be taken off the ice. This injury is unfortunate for the Flames and Rooney, … The post The Calgary Flames should try Connor Zary at centre with Kevin Rooney injured appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

If you would have told me during the summer that Sam Honzek would have made the Flames out of training camp, I would have thought you were insane and probably should be off to Arkham Asylum because there was no way he was going to make the team. Well, here we are one game into … The post Sam Honzek’s surprising rise to the Calgary Flames’ top line appeared first on The Win Column ..read more

The Calgary Flames’ center depth took a hit when the Vegas Golden Knights claimed Cole Schwindt off waivers, and it’s now looking worse. Flames center Kevin Rooney left the game during the first intermission versus the Vancouver Canucks after receiving a hit from J.T. Miller. The Flames are organizationally quite weak at the centre position … The post The Calgary Flames should claim Tyson Jost off waivers appeared first on The Win Column ..read more