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For the third Islanders game in a row, a team got out to a 3-0 lead and had trouble holding it. This time, however, the Islanders — after lamenting their slow starts — got that early lead only to make things tough on themselves in the third. Still, they hung on for the two points […]
The Islanders really need to not mess this up. The second-worst team in the league (even worse than the Rangers) is in town and the Isles need the points in the very tight Eastern Conference playoff race. David Rittich will get the start, so hopefully he and the skaters in front of him recapture their […]
Here are your links for today: Devils Links Former Devils Kevin Bahl and Yegor Sharangovich scored for the Flames Thursday as Calgary took a 5-4 win. [Devils NHL] “It’s been a trying season for the New Jersey Devils. Much of it is general manager Tom Fitzgerald’s fault for not assembling a strong enough roster. Sheldon […]
The Matchup: New Jersey Devils (32-30-2) versus the Calgary Flames (25-32-7). The Time: 7:00 pm EST The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN; Radio — Devils Hockey Network The Game Preview: I had it here. The Rules: If you have been a reader here, you already know the rules. But for the rest, a reminder: please do not swear […]
The Calgary Flames got themselves a nice addition to their pipeline on Thursday, signing top U.S. college free agent Tyson Gross—a hometown kid. The Calgary Flames have signed the most sought-after college free agent, Tyson Gross. The 23-year-old centre is a 6-foot-3, 195-pound Calgary native who was captain at St Cloud State. He sits top 20 in scoring in the nation and will make his NHL debut before season’s end. The… — Eric Francis (@EricFrancis) March 12, 2026 Gross, 23, is a 6'3" center wh...
The Matchup: The New Jersey Devils (32-30-2) versus the Calgary Flames (25-32-7). The Time: 7:00 PM EDT The Broadcast: TV — MSGSN; Radio — Devils Hockey Network Roller Coaster Vibes After the Devils had a four-game winning streak going, with the chance to take advantage of a hurting Detroit Red Wings team. But a 3-0 […]
Winning right now might hurt the tank, but Alexis Lafrenière’s breakout stretch and Gabe Perreault’s growing confidence are giving Rangers fans something they haven’t had much of this year: hope.
Lafrenière’s hat trick and Jonathan Quick’s historic shutout headline a big night for the Rangers’ new top line.
I have no idea why anyone makes a big day out of Trade Deadline Day any longer. Everyone was making a big deal about how the Nazem Kadri trade from Calgary to Colorado was a "blockbuster", yet all I did was shrug my shoulders because Colorado added a third-line centerman. Yes, Kadri likely could play higher up in the lineup, but Colorado's lineup doesn't need him in the top-six forward group. For as much as TSN, Sportsnet, and the NHL Network make Trade Deadline Day a thing, it's not. And it s...
On February 17th in 2009, Vancouver Canucks defenseman Willie Mitchell skated through a pre-game warmup against the Calgary Flames with an 80 inch stick in response to coach Mike Keenan's accusation of illegal lumber.Mitchell, who plays with a league maximum 63 inch stick, invited Iron Mike to borrow his tape measure and take a shot at Rule 10.5. Keenan declined the offer, refusing to test the
After defeating Edmonton 6-3 last night, the Carolina Hurricanes travel three hours south to take on Calgary tonight at 10:00 PM ET. Saturday night’s matchup is a tale of two opposites. The Flames are the second-worst team in the league, while the Hurricanes are tied for the second-best record in the NHL. Calgary General Manager […]
The Calgary Flames continued their rebuild in a one-for-one exchange with the New York Rangers . The Flames parted ways with Jacob Battaglia, as they continue to add to their prospect pool. Othmann has had issues cracking the Rangers' lineup in the last two seasons, despite his 1st-round pedigree. Along the way, he's had to deal with injuries and leadership changes, which proved to be obstacles for Othmann's tenure with the Rangers, being blocked by both ex-head coach Peter ...
All season long, the Montreal Canadiens had been linked on and off to the Calgary Flames in their interest on veteran center Nazem Kadri. But it seemed recently that those talks had broken off. Now, according to insider David Pagnotta, they've circled back. Speaking on Daily Faceoff's Trade Deadline Special on Friday, Pagnotta said the two sides are trying to make it happen: We know that there was some discussion with Colorado earlier this week, but it didn't get over the finish li...
Devin Cooley was good but the Sens were better.
Unsurprisingly, the Calgary Flames are bad once again. Last season, they nearly squeaked into a playoff spot, finishing tied with the St. Louis Blues on points (96), but ultimately finishing outside a postseason berth due to the tiebreaker of regulation wins. Whatever magic they had in 2024-25 is now gone, as the team has bottomed…
The Utah Mammoth have swung a massive trade. According to Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman , Utah and the Calgary Flames have finalized a trade that sends veteran defenseman MacKenzie Weegar to the Mammoth. In return, the Flames are acquiring Olli Maatta, Jonathan Castagna, and three 2026 second round picks. Castagena was a third-round pick (70th overall) in the 2023 NHL Entry Draft, and has recorded 32 points in 29 games with NCAA Cornell this season. Maatta has two more years ...
One of the top names on the market this week is Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri. The gritty, edgy two-way center is the ultimate playoff trade addition, given his Stanley Cup pedigree and feisty play. He is ready to move on to a contender, but he has some say in the matter. His full no-move clause has reverted to a 13-team no-trade list this season, and word is he's already used it, according to insider Elliotte Friedman on NHL Network Radio : The one thing I've heard about Kadri is, h...
The Calgary Flames are showing a lot of interest in Arber Xhekaj. According to Montreal Gazette reporter Herb Zurkowsky , the Flames' interest in the Montreal Canadiens defenceman is very real as the NHL trade deadline approaches. Flames Target Arber Xhekaj for Grit The Calgary Flames may be trending toward a retool, but that has not stopped general manager Craig Conroy from exploring ways to tweak his blue line. Xhekaj, 25, brings something Calgary lacks in abundance: intimida...
The Calgary Flames are closing in on moving Nazem Kadri and are trying to maximize the return in the ongoing bidding war. Kadri's made it clear to GM Craig Conroy he'll accept a trade this season, and prefers to be moved to a contender. The Utah Mammoth, Dallas Stars, Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Boston Bruins, and Montreal Canadiens have all been rumored to have made offers for Kadri in the past two weeks. Conroy is looking for a first-round pick and a top prospect in return for t...
It seems like a natural fit, doesn't it? With Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri now firmly out there and gettable on the trade market, many people have a reunion back with the Colorado Avalanche on their bingo cards. But according to insider Elliotte Friedman, speaking on the NHL on TNT , he sees a major obstacle in the way of that happening. And that 'obstacle' is called Cale Makar. The game's best defenseman has only one year remaining on his deal with the Avs, and he's eligible ...
Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman is one of the top trade candidates to watch in the NHL with the deadline rapidly approaching. The veteran forward should generate a ton of interest, as he is exactly the kind of player that playoff teams love to have. Because of this, let's look at three teams that could look to acquire Coleman now. Montreal Canadiens The Canadiens have been heavily linked to Coleman this season, so they are undoubtedly a team to watch in the sweepstakes. There ...
The Calgary Flames are one of the NHL's top sellers to watch leading up to the 2026 NHL trade deadline. One of their most notable trade candidates is defenseman Zach Whitecloud, so let's look at three teams that could look to acquire the right-shot defenseman. Boston Bruins The Bruins desperately need another right-shot defenseman to improve their top four. With this, it would not be surprising in the slightest if they made a big push for Whitecloud. He would provide them with an u...
Following the Olympic break, the San Jose Sharks lost 4–1 to the Calgary Flames, a divisional opponent currently behind them in the standings. In a tight race to playoffs, these are the types of games San Jose needs to win, especially in regulation and within the division. The Sharks outshot Calgary 35–29 and got a second-period goal from Tyler Toffoli, but they were unable to hold the tie heading into the third. Calgary scored three times in the final period to secure the win. With ...
Calgary Flames fans have heard plenty of deadline noise, but the MacKenzie Weegar chatter has a pretty big catch right now. Even with more teams calling lately, the Flames have reportedly not yet asked Weegar to waive his full no-trade clause. MacKenzie Weegar no-trade clause keeps Flames in control According to David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period , the interest has picked up over the last week or two, with the Ottawa Senators and Detroit Red Wings among the clubs poking around. ...
Hi Fear the Fin family and welcome back from the Olympic break! If you’re like me and a bit disheartened by what you’ve seen on social media, nationally and around the league for the past few days AFTER the men’s hockey team won the gold medal, then take a minute to watch this interview with some of the gold medal winning women before all hell broke loose. It certainly made me fell better. If you’re not there for it, skip forward and we can talk Sharks hockey below. The Sharks are ba...