3 Takeaways From Flames’ 3-1 Win Over the Capitals
The Calgary Flames appeared to be in trouble heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as they had lost three straight games and were set to enter a very tough…
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4 Players Oilers May Trade to Free Up Cap Space
The Edmonton Oilers are in a bit of a rut. They are just 5-7-1 over their last 12 games, and haven’t picked up a regulation win since Jan. 27. They…
Oilers’ Roster Is Far Too Flawed to Win the Stanley Cup
If you were to ask NHL fans which Canadian team had the best shot at winning the Stanley Cup, the resounding answer would be the Edmonton Oilers. Though they haven’t…
Flames Should Strongly Consider Claiming Juuso Valimaki Off Waivers
The Calgary Flames have an opportunity to reunite with a relatively young defenceman. Juuso Valimaki, who was drafted 16th overall by the Flames in 2017, went on to log 82…
Oilers Should Target Blackhawks’ Seth Jones in Trade
The Edmonton Oilers need some help on the blue line. In the Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl era, the back end has always been a concern for this team, and it continues…
3 Oilers Takeaways From the 4 Nations Face-Off
It isn’t often Canadians join forces to root for the same team, as was evidenced by many north of the border rooting against the Edmonton Oilers during last year’s Stanley…
Maple Leafs’ Auston Matthews Continues to Struggle in High Stakes Games
It isn’t often to see anybody considered favourites other than Canada in a best-on-best event, but many felt the USA may have put together a better roster than their northern…
Flames News & Rumors: Zary, Bahl, Andersson & More
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, both Connor Zary and Kevin Bahl were back skating with their teammates fresh out of the 4 Nations Face-Off break. Meanwhile,…
Flames Best to Tank for Remainder of Season
The Calgary Flames were expected to head into the 2025 NHL Entry Draft with an extremely high pick in the first round. After selling off several veterans from the start…
Oilers’ Stuart Skinner Being Snubbed from 4 Nations Looking Worse by the Day
Following a playoff run in which he helped lead the Edmonton Oilers to Game 7 of the Stanley Cup Final against the Florida Panthers, most thought it was a no-brainer…