Rage, Rage Against the Dying of the Light

April 5, 2025 - 11:05 PM ET

The Calgary Flames will fight for their playoff lives tonight in what should be a compelling crossing of two proverbial trains in the night at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, but we have promises to keep, and miles to go before we sleep, so let’s dive into some stor...

Until the Bitter End – A Dire Omen – Does Klapka Rise to the Challenge?

April 9, 2025 - 8:37 PM ET

The Calgary Flames simply refuse to call it a season. With the second-lowest cap hit in the NHL, a rookie goaltender seizing the starting position, and a group of veterans that many would consider “over the hill,” this group simply isn’t giving up until the bitter end. Following a 3-...

On Getting Zayne Parekh into the Lineup – Odd Man Out? – Photo Finish

April 12, 2025 - 7:24 PM ET

The Calgary Flames reached the 90-point mark on Friday night with a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Wild; one of the two teams they’re in bitter pursuit of. Calgary holds a game in hand, but trails by three points. To make things a little easier, here are the standings as of Saturday morning courte...

Till the Fat Lady Sings – Draft Implications of "Meaningless Games"

April 13, 2025 - 7:30 PM ET

In the words of South Park's Randy Marsh: “I didn’t hear no bell.” The Calgary Flames continue their bitter pursuit of the final Western Conference Wildcard playoff position tonight in what is a must-win against the San Jose Sharks at the Scotiabank Saddledome. At a Glance Calgar...

What's the Fun in Playing Goliath Anyway? Three Games to Decide the Season

April 15, 2025 - 5:04 PM ET

Tonight is it. For much of the NHL, Tuesday, April 15, will be the last day of the regular season. Two teams within reach for the Calgary Flames, the St. Louis Blues and Minnesota Wild, will play their 82nd game of the 2024-25 regular season and will secure a playoff spot if they win. Fo...

Questions Lie Ahead – New Kids on the Block – Redemption – Game Day vs LA

April 17, 2025 - 5:25 PM ET

Does anyone feel like game 82 is just the beginning? Tonight, the Flames organization and their following will get a first look at how 2024 ninth overall pick Zayne Parekh handles NHL-quality competition. Also dressing are Aydar Suniev, Hunter Brzustewicz, and Sam Morton. One drafted, one t...

Injuries, Making Room, a UFA Target: 9 Thoughts After Locker Cleanout Day

April 20, 2025 - 8:17 PM ET

1.) Flames depth defencemen seem like they’re are feeling the heat. Brzustewicz-Parekh as pairing #3 is pretty, pretty, pretty enticing. Flames General Manager Craig Conroy noted that there are only so many spots and room needs to be made when asked about goaltender Daniel Vladar and defencema...