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While a scoring binge by the youngsters was important, it was a pair of messages sent by Adam Klapka’s fight that set the tone for the Flames on Friday.
Morgan Frost’s declaration that he wants to stay in Calgary was refreshing in a city that hasn’t been a magnet for veteran commitments. Eric Francis spoke to Fr…
A lower-body injury to Devin Cooley opened the door for Dustin Wolf to start his redemption tour with the Flames. As Eric Francis writes, the results were mixed…
They didn’t name the dance after him, but if he continues to grow his game like he has as of late, Matvei Gridin may very well be remembered for it.
On a night recognizing the 2004 team that came one win away from winning the Stanley Cup, the Flames did their best impression of that lunch pail crew to secure…
While the Flames continue to navigate a rebuild that has left fans wondering who might be the next veteran out the door, Zach Whitecloud insists he wants to be …
The Flames have won back-to-back for the first time since February, and the common thread has been Devin Cooley. Eric Francis has the story on the “unconscious”…
It’s been more than three months since Blake Coleman was traded to the Minnesota Wild, but the Texas native still has a little Calgary left in him. Eric Francis…
Two sleeps after going viral with his post-game theory on the merits of shutting off his brain, Devin Cooley has had to shut off his phone as well.
Matvei Gridin and Zayne Parekh reminded everyone in a 69-second span on Sunday why the future in Calgary could be far more exciting than the present suggests.
As the Flames embark on their own rebuild, the Ducks are beginning to look an awful lot like the blueprint GM Craig Conroy would love to follow, writes Eric Fra…
When Rasmus Andersson sees his former team struggling through the earliest stages of a rebuild, he understands the frustration. He also knows there’s a bigger p…
The world-class smile stretching across Adam Klapka’s face looks like that of a man who has just been told the team bus is stopping for ice cream. You’d never k…
Tuesday’s game against the Ducks gave the Flames every opportunity to lose. Instead, they found a way to pick up their first win and gave themselves something p…
In a rebuilding season in which the best moments will almost certainly revolve around youngsters finding their footing, Aydar Suniev set the tone as a reminder …
Forget the mounting evidence that this season is going to require a healthy supply of patience. For a few minutes Thursday, the story belonged to Jonathan Casta…
Dustin Wolf was supposed to take a step forward this season, but instead is off to an ugly start. He isn’t hiding from any of it, writes Eric Francis.
In the end, it proved to be an exercise in message-sending — Connor Zary needs to be better and do things differently. As do the rest of the Flames. Eric Franci…
Thanks to a humbling start for both Connor Zary and the Flames, the relationship between team and player degenerated to the point where the 25-year-old was plac…
Outscored an unfathomable 16-3 in its first three games, Calgary’s loss on Sunday showed just how far it is from playing the type of hockey needed to keep games…
After Liam Öhgren’s third-period goal was initially waived off on the ice, the white webbing in Flames goalie Devin Cooley’s glove helped show the puck across t…
Plenty were prepared for multi-goal blowouts, rookie mistakes and losses in bunches during a tear-it-down rebuild in Calgary.
Heading into a rebuilding season in which there promises to be extensive short-term pain for long-term gain, Zayne Parekh headlines the list of good stories Fla…
When Kevin Sawyer makes his Sportsnet debut as a Flames analyst Thursday, he’ll be in an unfamiliar position — across from the penalty boxes. Because in a caree…
Aydar Suniev will be a Calgary Flame in the very near future. But he won’t start with the big club. Eric Francis has more on the Suniev decision as he breaks do…
The Flames have built their identity around hard work, but Ryan Huska believes that foundation is no longer enough as the team searches for ways to score more g…
Connor Zary knows the clock is ticking, and he’s ready to rewrite the script. Eric Francis checks in with the Flames forward to see how he’s feeling coming out …
Joel Farabee arrived in Calgary unsure where he fit. Now he fits everywhere, and his head coach has saddled the 26-year-old winger with a laundry list of roles …
Zayne Parekh proved to be worth the price of admission on Tuesday night, looking like a player who’s ready to be an offensive difference-maker at the NHL level.
Aydar Suniev took a big step towards showing he may soon be capable of helping fill the Flames’ scoring void with a pair of pre-season snipes. Eric Francis has …
Simon Nemec came to Calgary with hopes he’d run the Flames’ power play. On Friday, he got his wish. Eric Francis explains what it means.
Zayne Parekh trained with Gary Roberts this summer to get stronger ahead of what he hopes will be a big season for the Flames.
Jake Middleton’s journey to the Flames was built on hard work, resilience and a few unconventional stops along the way and now hopes to bring that experience to…
Excitement abounds among the Flames fan base, even as expectations remain low for the rebuilding squad. Sportsnet’s Eric Francis sets the scene ahead of trainin…
In Monday’s prospect game, Calgary Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips stole the show. Eric Francis highlights how the tough defenceman dominated the showcase conte…
Simon Nemec isn’t obsessed with proving the Devils should have played him more. Rather than looking back, the former No. 2 pick is looking forward to a new chap…
Scotia Place isn’t just an arena going up. It’s physical proof that the Flames’ rebuild — on the ice and off it — is actually happening, and it’s being done the…
Jonathan Huberdeau will not open training camp with the Calgary Flames. But Craig Conroy wants to set the record straight on why.
Peter Maher was not just the voice of the Flames, he was the voice of Calgary. Eric Francis encapsulates what the legendary broadcaster meant to his city.
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