2021 Flames UFA Targets: Sami Vatanen
Welcome back to FlamesNation’s 2021 Flames UFA Targets series, in which our team of writers assesses some of the top players still remaining on the market.
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Using today’s roster, projecting Calgary’s forward groups is an interesting exercise
A good chunk of Flames fans are waiting for another “shoe to drop” at forward. A potential Jack Eichel acquisition from Buffalo is the most frequent discussion topic these days, while the immediate futures of Sean Monahan and Matthew Tkachuk are debated plenty. While a move involving any one of those names could very well…
FlamesNation Mailbag: suddenly it’s August
It’s August, folks, and besides salary arbitration cases, most of the biggest pieces of news are probably either (a) complete or (b) waiting until September. In the meantime, let’s celebrate the turning over of the calendar with the mailbag!
A big season approaches for Glenn Gawdin and Matthew Phillips
If you follow the same people most of us do within the spheres of Calgary Flames social media, there are two pairings of prospects that pundits and followers seem excited about. One pairing features 2019 first round pick Jakob Pelletier and 2020 first round pick Connor Zary, a pair of 2001-born players that could step…
Nikita Zadorov files for salary arbitration
The Calgary Flames may have a date with one of their restricted free agents and an arbiter. Defenseman Nikita Zadorov has filed for salary arbitration, according to a list published by the National Hockey League Players Association.
2021 Flames UFA Targets: Ryan Murray
Welcome back to FlamesNation’s 2021 Flames UFA Targets series, in which our team of writers assesses some of the top players still remaining on the market.
After roster changes, how do the Flames’ special teams look?
The Calgary Flames have made some changes to their roster. Several players from the 2020-21 vintage have departed, most notably captain Mark Giordano, and a quartet of new regular skaters have joined the club. Nowhere will Giordano’s departure be more stark than on the two sides of special teams. How will the units likely look…
The good, the bad, and the surprising about Blake Coleman’s Flames deal
The dust from the annual free agency frenzy has settled and now we’re left to sift among the various deals that were signed. The biggest splash that was made by the Calgary Flames was the deal that brought winger Blake Coleman to town with a deal that will pay him $4.9 million annually between now…
After a busy week, the Flames still have lots to do this summer
General manager Brad Treliving has been busy this week. Since Monday, Calgary has made three trades, signed a pair of NHL forwards, and added numerous depth pieces on two-way deals. In the process, the Flames have upgraded their forward depth but questions remain elsewhere on the roster. Whether it’s a significant move at forward, supplementing…
Flames re-sign Colton Poolman (one year, two-way, $750,000)
The Calgary Flames have locked down one of their restricted free agents. They’ve signed defenseman Colton Poolman to a one year, two-way deal worth $750,000 at the NHL level. Calgary #Flames have signed RFA defenseman Colton Poolman to a 1 year / 2 way contract: $750k / $80khttps://t.co/KNjFtb47EX — CapFriendly (@CapFriendly) July 30, 2021 Poolman,…
Who’s who in the Flames prospect system
The annual NHL Draft is behind us and it’s probably a good time to take stock of the Calgary Flames’ prospect system. After the addition of eight players in the draft, the Flames have 27 players who haven’t hit their 23rd birthday (or become NHL regulars yet) waiting in the wings for their chance at…
Flames sign Andy Welinski (one year, $750,000)
The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a one-year contract with right-handed defenceman Andy Welinski, the team announced Thursday afternoon.