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The USA Hockey rule change that’s forcing youth players to think, not ice
Sean Fitz-Gerald
Feb 15
63
USA Hockey has changed a rule for youth teams, outlawing icing the puck while short-handed. Could the idea take hold in Canada too?
What the Tyler Toffoli trade means for the Flames going forward
Hailey Salvian and Eric Duhatschek
Feb 14
35
What does Toffoli bring to the Flames' lineup? How does this trade affect Calgary’s outlook with the deadline – and postseason – nearing?
NHL trade grades: Flames get a perfect fit in Tyler Toffoli, Canadiens start rebuild on the right track
Sean Gentille, Dom Luszczyszyn and more
Feb 14
114
Toffoli’s addition makes Calgary's forward group much more formidable, while Montreal kicks off their rebuild.
NHL players dish on their favorite subtle skills around the league: ‘I don’t know how he does that’
Mark Lazerus
Feb 11
258
We asked more than 20 NHL stars for the unique skill they most admire in other players.
What Oliver Kylington’s breakout season could cost the Flames this summer
Shayna Goldman
Feb 10
22
LeBrun: Flames GM Brad Treliving is on the hunt for secondary scoring ahead of the trade deadline
Pierre LeBrun
Feb 9
46
How Chris Tanev and Erik Gudbranson became the backbone of the Flames’ improved PK
Darren Haynes
Feb 8
27
Revisiting 10 bold (and pretty good) Flames predictions at the All-Star break
Hailey Salvian
Feb 4
5
Ray Ferraro, a son’s career-long grind, and the Olympic ‘lightning bolt’ that makes it all worthwhile
Sean Fitz-Gerald
Feb 2
39
Calgary Flames midseason report card: The Flames are surpassing expectations, but question marks remain
Hailey Salvian
Feb 1
36
Dylan Playfair 20 Questions: On ‘Letterkenny,’ wine corks, the line people shout at him and costly slap shots
Sean Fitz-Gerald
Jan 27
32
What we’re hearing about Matthew Tkachuk’s future in Calgary
Jeremy Rutherford and Hailey Salvian
Jan 27
119
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103
Natasha Staniszewski, Andrew Paterson and more of the affected TSN staffers from last February's Bell cuts talk about where they are now.
Ten thoughts on the Flames’ 5-1 win against the No. 1-ranked Panthers
Hailey Salvian
Jan 19
10
Though the Flames are 3-6-1 in their last 10 games, Tuesday was a convincing win against Florida, one of the best teams in the NHL.
Dan O’Toole on his new podcast, ‘rising from the ashes,’ and his vision for a Jay Onrait reunion
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Jan 18
66
“In the last year," Dan O'Toole says, "I don't want to say I'm a phoenix rising from the ashes, but I kind of feel that way."
‘It’s definitely not the way we want it to be right now’: 5 things the Flames have to do to straighten out their season
Hailey Salvian
Jan 14
27
The Calgary Flames are losers of four consecutive games and need to figure out a way to snap their losing streak.
NHL Player Cards: Calgary Flames
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Feb 14
4
Data visualizations for each relevant player on the Calgary Flames, stylized as hockey cards.
Is this the best version of Johnny Gaudreau we’ve seen in Calgary?
Hailey Salvian
Jan 11
16
Gaudreau looks like a dark horse candidate for the Hart Trophy this season and is on pace for 37 goals and 94 points over 82 games.
Marc-Andre Fleury’s return, Zach Fucale’s bizarre record chase and more goalie weirdness
Sean McIndoe
Jan 10
107
Goalies are weird. You know what isn't weird? This week’s rankings, which have settled into a bit of midseason stasis.
The Flames are facing a reality check. Here’s what needs to happen next
Hailey Salvian
Jan 8
29
The Flames are better than most thought, but the last three games have highlighted that there are still some serious holes.
Blake Coleman, feeling at home with Flames, returns to Tampa to collect another ring — ‘Oh wow, I did all that?’
Hailey Salvian
Jan 5
11
Coleman reflects on two memorable runs with the Lightning and how he's playing to start his stint with the Flames.
Down Goes Brown: Six teams that are surprisingly good, and six bad ones that can draw hope from them
Sean McIndoe
Jan 5
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Some teams that struggled a year ago and appeared hopeless are surging and can be an inspiration to those having issues this year.
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