NHL delays award show, scouting combine, entry draft
Three NHL events set for June have been postponed, the league announced Wednesday.
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CHL cancels playoffs and Memorial Cup
As the coronavirus restrictions continue, we have some bad news sports fans. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, the Canadian Hockey League – the organizing body for the three major junior leagues in Canada – is expected to cancel the playoffs for major junior hockey as well as the 2020 Memorial Cup. (Update: they have indeed…
Terry Cahill offers message of support for Flames fans
If you’ve ever seen either of the FUBAR movies, you’ll already know that Terry Cahill is a man that loves to party and keep it real, which is exactly what he did in a short video that he made for Calgary Flames fans today. .@Terry_Cahill has a message for you, #Flames fans. pic.twitter.com/CCZy0uXvex — Calgary…
Flames Foundation puts $1.15 million towards COVID-19 relief
The charitable arm of the Calgary Flames, the Flames Foundation, has announced that it’s using some of its fundraising largess to help combat coronavirus. More specifically, they’re distributing $1.15 million worth of funds to local organizations.
Lanny McDonald: “We’re in a different kind of race — a race to save lives, but we can get through this”
Like many players before him, Calgary Flames legend, Lanny McDonald, posted a video via his Instagram account to preach the importance of social distancing as much as possible and supporting each other through this difficult time. "We're in a different kind of race: a race to save lives. But we can get through this, as…
Mikael Backlund offers message to fans
Calgary Flames forward, Mikael Backlund, released a message to Flames fans from his home on Wednesday afternoon via his Instagram account, and preached the importance of social distancing and how we all need to watch out for each other during the trying times caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. A message from Mikael Backlund of the…
NHL aiming for 82-game season in 2020-21, regardless of 2020 conclusion
As we all sit in our homes live-tweeting the antics of our children or pets in lieu of National Hockey League games, The Athletic has stumbled upon a big bit of news in a chat they had with NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly. Regardless of what happens with the remainder of the 2019-20 calendar, the…
Flames trade Brandon Davidson to San Jose for future considerations
One last swap for the Calgary Flames on deadline day, friends. The club has sent seventh defender Brandon Davidson to the San Jose Sharks in exchange for future considerations.
Andrew Mangiapane named NHL third star of the week
As we await trade deadline developments – anything, really – a bit of news from the league office regarding the Calgary Flames. Forward Andrew Mangiapane has been named the third star of the past week. Pavel Francouz (@Avalanche), Mika Zibanejad (@NYRangers), Andrew Mangiapane (@NHLFlames) named “Three Stars” for the week ending Feb. 23. https://t.co/Bz9DhX66V8 pic.twitter.com/fcGNmzQKlU…
Flames assign Buddy Robinson to Stockton
The Calgary Flames have made their first deadline day move. The club announced they have assigned forward Buddy Robinson to the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League. The #Flames have assigned Buddy Robinson to the @AHLHeat. https://t.co/HVaQ2ADrcP — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) February 24, 2020 Robinson was in his 29th day on the NHL roster….
Flu bug puts Flames lineup in flux for Monday afternoon
The Calgary Flames will be wearing their retro white sweaters on Monday afternoon against the Anaheim Ducks. That basically is the extent of our knowledge of the Flames’ lineup, as a flu bug running through the locker room has a lot of things up in the air. #Flames at practice today: Gaudreau-Monahan-LindholmMangiapane-Jankowski-TkachukLucic-Bennett-DubeRinaldo-Rieder-Robinson Hanifin-AnderssonBrodie-StoneKylington-YelesinDavidson Ryan, Backlund…
Sean Monahan earns 400th career point
In Tuesday night’s Calgary Flames match-up with the St. Louis Blues, a Flames player hit a big milestone. Center Sean Monahan earned his 400th career point off a first period power play goal.