Vegas Golden Knights acquire Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames

The Vegas Golden Knights have struck gold once again, acquiring defenseman Rasmus Andersson from the Calgary Flames. Going to Calgary in the deal will be original Golden Knight and Stanley Cup Champion defenseman Zach Whitecloud, defense prospect Abram Wiebe, as well as a conditional 2027 first-round pick, and a conditional 2028 second-round pick. The 2028 […]

Nazem Kadri reaches 1,000 games played

Now in the 17th NHL season of his lengthy NHL career, Nazem Kadri has reached the illustrious 1,000 games played mark. Kadri’s durability has played a large role in his career longevity. Entering his fourth season with the Calgary flames, Kadri is yet to miss a single game for the team. He is also coming off […]

New Jersey Devils acquire Jacob Markstrom from the Calgary Flames

After a year to forget where they had arguably the worst goaltending in the NHL, the New Jersey Devils have found their new starting goalie in Jacob Markstrom. In exchange, New Jersey will be sending over defensemen Kevin Bahl, and a top-ten protected first round pick of the 2025 NHL Draft to the Calgary Flames. […]

Longtime enforcer Chris Simon passes away at 52

The NHL community is in mourning, as it was announced that former forward Chris Simon tragically took his own life at the age of 52. One of the most feared enforcers of his era, Simon was suspected to be suffering from chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) at the time of his passing, a condition that can […]

Vegas Golden Knights acquire Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames

The Vegas Golden Knights are going all in on their quest to repeat as Stanley Cup Champions, swinging a trade for defenseman Noah Hanifin from the Calgary Flames in advance of the NHL trade deadline. In exchange for Hanifin, Vegas will be sending over defenseman Daniil Miromanov, and first and conditional third round pick in […]

Dallas Stars acquire Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames

Currently battling for a Central Division title as one of the top teams in the NHL, the Dallas Stars made their intentions clear to make a serious Stanley Cup run, acquiring defenseman Chris Tanev from the Calgary Flames. The Stars will also receive goaltending prospect Cole Brady. In return, the Flames will receive defense prospect […]

Calgary Flames re-sign Mikael Backlund

In re-signing Mikael Backlund to a two-year, $9 million contract, the Calgary Flames have checked off two boxes. Not only do they retain a key piece of their core, but they also now have their newest captain. Backland will be the first Flames player to don the “C” since Mark Giordano left Calgary for Seattle […]

Calgary Flames to retire Miikka Kiprusoff’s No. 34

In a move that is long overdue, the Calgary Flames will retire the number of longtime franchise goalie Mikka Kiprusoff. “Kipper” as he was affectionately referred to by the Calgary faithful, starred with the Flames for 9 of his 12 NHL seasons, spending the first three seasons of his career with the San Jose Sharks, […]

Calgary Flames sign Nazem Kadri

As an unrestricted free agent for the first time in career, Nazem Kadri took just over a month to evaluate his options, coming to an agreement with the Calgary Flames on a seven-year, $49 million deal, with a cap hit of $7 million. All speculation pointed to the New York Islanders as Kadri’s ultimate destination, […]

Florida Panthers acquire Matthew Tkachuk from the Calgary Flames

The summer of upheaval continues for the Calgary Flames, as Matthew Tkachuk was traded to the Florida Panthers for forward Jonathan Huberdeau, defensemen MacKenzie Weegar, and forward prospect Cole Schwindt. Picks were also exchanged in the deal, with the Flames receiving a conditional first-round pick in the 2025 NHL Draft, and the Panthers receiving a […]