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Martin Pospisil  • C  •  Flames

Martin Pospisil Set To Return To Action In Olympic Qualifiers

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil (shoulder) appears to be fully healthy again, with Slovakia naming him on its roster for the upcoming 2026 Olympic Winter Games qualifiers. The qualifying tournament will be played Aug. 29 - Sept. 1 in Slovakia. Pospisil hurt his shoulder playing for his country in the 2024 World Championship. The 24-year-old had his rookie campaign in the NHL last season, collecting 24 points (eight goals, 16 assists) in 63 outings. A slight improvement in productivity will be expected from Pospisil in a middle-six role in 2024-25.
Aug 18   
Jonathan Huberdeau  • C  •  Flames

Jonathan Huberdeau Looking To Regain Form Next Season

Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau has suffered a couple of poor campaigns since moving to Canada, but teammate Ryan Lomberg expects to see him get back to his best. "There's no doubt in my mind that he's gonna get back to the level he was at," Lomberg recently told NHL Network. "I'm excited to help be a part of that solution." Lomberg previously played two seasons with Huberdeau in Florida and will be reunited with him in 2024-25 after signing a two-year deal with the Flames. Huberdeau produced a fantastic 115-point year in 2021-22 but has totaled only 107 points in two seasons since getting traded to Calgary.
Jul 30   
Anthony Mantha  • RW  •  Flames

Anthony Mantha Will Leave Vegas In Free Agency

Vegas Golden Knights right wing Anthony Mantha will need to find himself a new home this offseason. The 29-year-old has told Catherine Savoie of RDS that the Golden Knights won't bring him back. Mantha was a deadline-day acquisition for Vegas, and he will be an unrestricted free agent following the end of a four-year, $22.8 million contract. After starting out in Washington, Mantha finished the 2023-24 campaign with 23 goals and 44 points in 74 games. He's had a topsy-turvy career in the NHL but should get plenty of interest on the open market. In 494 career games, Mantha has posted 296 points (142 goals, 154 assists).
Jun 22   
Kevin Bahl  • D  •  Flames

Kevin Bahl Moves To Calgary

Defenseman Kevin Bahl was traded by the New Jersey Devils to the Calgary Flames on Wednesday. The 23-year-old was part of a deal that sent Jacob Markstrom the other way. Bahl moves on from New Jersey after skating in 148 games with the Devils. He featured in all 82 regular-season games this term, posting 11 points (one goal, 10 assists) with 63 shots on goal, 103 blocks, and 151 hits. Bahl, who was a second-round draft pick in 2018, should compete for a top-four spot in Calgary.
Jun 20   
Jacob Markstrom  • G  •  Flames

Senators Are "Aggressively" Pursuing Jacob Markstrom

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom could find himself playing for another Canadian franchise next season. Sources have told Postmedia's Bruce Garrioch that the Ottawa Senators have been "one of the most aggressive teams" in chasing Markstrom. The Senators are in desperate need of an upgrade between the sticks after seeing the team record a league-worst .888 save percentage in 2023-24. Joonas Korpisalo, who made 49 starts, finished with a 3.27 goals-against average, and Anton Forsberg, who started 28 times, fared only slightly better, allowing 3.21 goals. Markstrom, who has also been heavily linked with the New Jersey Devils, produced a .905 save percentage this season with a 2.78 goals-against average.
Jun 10   
Dustin Wolf  • G  •  Flames

Dustin Wolf Starting Thursday's Series Finale

Calgary Flames netminder Dustin Wolf will be between the pipes for Thursday's contest against the visiting San Jose Sharks. The 23-year-old has appeared in 16 games for the Flames this season, turning in a 3.30 goals-against average and an .891 save percentage while going 6-7-1 in that time. He has been excellent with the American Hockey League's Calgary Wranglers, however, turning in a 2.43 GAA and a .923 save percentage across 35 games. Wolf is firmly the goaltender of the future in Calgary but Jacob Markstrom still has two years and a $6 million annually left on his contract.
Apr 18   
Oliver Kylington  • D  •  Flames

Oliver Kylington Exits With Injury Saturday

Calgary Flames defenseman Oliver Kylington couldn't finish Saturday's Battle of Alberta against Edmonton, exiting the contest late in the third period. He was hurt in a collision with teammate Nazem Kadri. Kylington logged 17:19 of ice time but didn't register any meaningful stats other than two penalty minutes. The Swedish blue-liner, who missed the entire 2022-23 season for personal reasons, has had five points (two goals, three assists) in 28 games during his comeback campaign with 44 blocks. Nikita Okhotiuk could get a place in the lineup if Kylington needs a bit of time to heal.
Apr 7   
Andrei Kuzmenko  • LW  •  Flames

Andrei Kuzmenko Records Third Straight Multi-Point Game

Calgary Flames winger Andrei Kuzmenko had multiple points in a third consecutive contest as he scored twice in Tuesday's 5-3 loss to Anaheim. He netted in even-strength situations in the second and third periods. Kuzmenko also recently produced a two-goal effort against St. Louis, and he had two assists on Saturday versus Los Angeles. The Russian winger now boasts 14 points (nine goals, five assists) in 21 games with the Flames since joining from Vancouver. He continues to be very inconsistent, but Kuzmenko will have a chance to establish a new season high with a four-game point streak if he has another productive outing on Thursday against Winnipeg.
Apr 3   
Jacob Markstrom  • G  •  Flames

Jacob Markstrom Expected To Return Saturday

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) is expected to start Saturday's game against the Vancouver Canucks. The 34-year-old has been out since March 9 due to a lower-body injury. "He has been (our MVP)," defenseman MacKenzie Weegar said. "He's been our backbone. He's a leader for us. It starts with him. I feel us as a D-core feel super confident when he's in the net." Markstrom will enter Saturday's contest with the high-octane Canucks sporting a 2.68 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage across 41 appearances, going 22-17-2 in that time. The Flames also announced on Friday that backup Dan Vladar will undergo season-ending hip surgery, while prospect Dustin Wolf will remain with the Flames on an emergency basis.
Mar 22   
Dan Vladar  • G  •  Flames

Dan Vladar To Miss The Rest Of The Season

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (hip) will miss the remainder of the season but is expected to be ready for next season. "It's obviously unfortunate for 'Vladdy'," Flames defenseman MacKenzie Weegar said. "I think he's been dealing with that (injury) for quite a while. He's a warrior about it. The one thing we do have here is depth at goaltender." The 26-year-old worked to a 3.62 goals-against average and an .882 save percentage across 20 outings (19 starts) this season, going 8-9-2 in the process. He last appeared on March 12 while Dustin Wolfe has started the past two games with both Vladar and No. 1 netminder Jacob Markstrom sidelined, although the latter could return Saturday.
Mar 22   
Jacob Markstrom  • G  •  Flames

Jacob Markstrom Could Return This Weekend

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) could return to action as soon as this weekend, according to head coach Ryan Huska. The veteran has missed the past three contests due to a lower-body injury. "We're expecting him to skate three more times this week coming up," Huska said Monday. "Hopefully everything keeps progressing the right way and he's in our net on the weekend." The Swedish netminder has worked to a 2.68 goals-against average and a .910 save percentage across 41 games on the season, going 22-17-2 in that time. He was the subject of numerous trade rumors prior to the March 8 trade deadline but ultimately was not moved by the club.
Mar 18   
Dustin Wolf  • G  •  Flames

Dustin Wolf Between The Pipes Monday

Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf will be in goal for the team's contest with the visiting Washington Capitals on Monday. The 22-year-old will be making his 10th appearance (eighth start) of the season for the Flames, posting a 3.14 goals-against average and a .900 save percentage in that time. However, he has had a big season with the American Hockey League's Calgary Wranglers, working to a 2.43 GAA and a .923 Sv% across 35 contests, posting a 20-11-3 record in the process. The 2019 seventh-round pick will take on a Capitals offense that has struggled this season, ranking 29th with just .262 goals per game, making him a solid streaming option on Monday night.
Mar 18   
Jacob Markstrom  • G  •  Flames

Jacob Markstrom Ruled Out Tuesday, Dustin Wolf Called Up

Calgary Flames goaltender Jacob Markstrom (lower body) will miss Tuesday's contest against the Colorado Avalanche. Markstrom was originally slated to start Tuesday, but the Flames have ruled him out due to a lower-body injury. This might be a blessing in disguise for Markstrom's fantasy owners, as the Flames' defensive corps has taken a major hit after trading away Noah Hanifin and Chris Tanev, resulting in some pretty bad numbers for Markstrom in the last few games. Dustin Wolf was called up to replace Markstrom, but whether or not he starts tonight is yet to be determined. Either way, a matchup against the Avalanche doesn't make for an ideal goalie stream.
Mar 12   
Yegor Sharangovich  • C  •  Flames

Yegor Sharangovich Records Career-High Four Points

Calgary Flames forward Yegor Sharangovich had a career night against Tampa Bay on Thursday, setting his new single-game scoring record in a 6-3 win with four points. He fired in two goals at the start of the second period and had two assists. The Belarus native has been very prolific in front of goal lately, lighting the lamp five times across his past four outings. It's given him 25 goals for the season, which marks a new career high for Sharangovich. Having added 20 assists to his total through 62 outings, the 25-year-old needs just two more points to also set his new overall scoring record for a season. He's had a great year in Calgary, and based on recent form, it looks like Sharangovich is ready to have a big finish to the campaign.
Mar 8   
Martin Pospisil  • C  •  Flames

Martin Pospisil Starts Three-Game Suspension Thursday

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil has been suspended for three games for boarding Seattle Kraken defenseman Vince Dunn in Monday's 4-2 loss. Pospisil was handed a five-minute major and ejected from the game for his hit on Dunn, who exited the contest with an undisclosed injury and wasn't in the lineup on Tuesday versus Winnipeg. The suspension will start with Thursday's matchup against Tampa Bay, and Pospisil will be eligible to return to action on March 12 versus Colorado. The 24-year-old rookie has collected 15 points (six goals, nine assists) in 45 appearances this season. Matt Coronato, who practiced on the second line Wednesday, is set to replace Pospisil in the lineup.
Mar 7   
Andrei Kuzmenko  • LW  •  Flames

Andrei Kuzmenko Out On Saturday

Calgary Flames winger Andrei Kuzmenko is in the middle of a bout with an illness and won't play on Saturday versus Edmonton. The Russian forward comes out of the lineup after playing in eight games for his new club. It's been an up-and-down start for Kuzmenko in Calgary, as he's tallied two goals and four points while averaging just a little over 14 minutes of ice time. He will be replaced by Jakob Pelletier (upper body), who's returning to action on Saturday following a four-game absence.
Feb 24   
Nazem Kadri  • C  •  Flames

Nazem Kadri Picks Up Three Points As Flames Take Down Jets

Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri produced his second three-point effort of the month in Monday's meeting with Winnipeg, leading the team to a 6-3 victory. It was an impressive comeback effort from Calgary, as the team turned a 3-1 deficit into a win. Kadri had two goals and an assist during the team's five-goal scoring burst. The veteran centerman struggled badly at the start of the campaign, but he's turned his season around to become Calgary's leading scorer. In 56 outings, Kadri has produced 48 points (19 goals, 29 assists).
Feb 20   
Jakob Pelletier  • LW  •  Flames

Jakob Pelletier Exits Monday's Contest With Injury

Calgary Flames left wing Jakob Pelletier played less than a minute against the Rangers on Monday, exiting the contest with an upper-body injury. The talented winger skated in only his fourth game of the season following a lengthy recovery process from left shoulder surgery. It's not yet known if the two injuries are related. Pelletier, a first-round pick from 2019, has had an outstanding AHL career and boasts three goals and five assists through his first 28 NHL appearances.
Feb 13   
Dan Vladar  • G  •  Flames

Dan Vladar Placed On Injured Reserve

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar (lower body) landed on Injured Reserve on Friday. The Czech netminder worked as Jacob Markstrom's backup on Thursday against New Jersey, but he reportedly hurt himself during the warm-ups before the game. Vladar has had an up-and-down campaign with the Flames in 2023-24, going 7-7-2. The team has called up Dustin Wolf from the minors as cover for Markstrom until Vladar can return to the lineup. The 22-year-old has performed well in the AHL, but he's had a tough time in the big league, posting a 1-2-1 record in four starts this season with a 3.46 goals-against average and a .893 save percentage.
Feb 9   
Noah Hanifin  • D  •  Flames

Noah Hanifin Sends Out Two Assists Thursday

Calgary Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin registered his third multi-point game of the season Thursday with two assists in a 5-3 road victory over the Devils. Hanifin's helpers came in the third period as Calgary ruined Jack Hughes' return to the Devils lineup. The 27-year-old reached 28 points (nine goals, 19 assists) for the campaign -- 11 have come since the beginning of last month. Hanifin sees big minutes on Calgary's blue line and doesn't shy away from any dirty work either, with 75 blocks to his name through 51 games.
Feb 9   
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