Jacob Markstrom

Can Nico Daws Stop The Devils Goaltending Carousel?

DAWS CALLED UP FROM UTICA, SCHMID SENT DOWN Despite the goaltending situation in New Jersey, it was quite a surprise to Devils fans all over to hear that Playoff hero Akira Schmid was sent to the minors. This meant only one thing: Nico Daws was getting the nod. Not only was Daws coming up to […]

Game Recap: Minnesota Wild vs. Calgary Flames | 01/02/2024

The Minnesota Wild lost to the Calgary Flames at home 3-1 during Tuesday’s game. The Wild battled hard, but their depleted lineup was not able to get the offensive push that they needed to beat the Flames. Quick Recap Final Score: 3-1 Flames PIMS: 12 minutes combined, despite plenty of physicality and scrums Shots on […]

Stars Fall to Flames 4-3 in Overtime

The Dallas Stars finished their two-game Western Canadian road trip with a game at the Calgary Flames on Thursday night. The Stars, however, lost 4-3 to the Flames in overtime at the Scotiabank Saddledome after Nazem Kadri scored the game-winning goal at 1:01 of overtime. Dallas fell to 13-5-3, while Calgary improved to 10-10-3. Stars […]

Stars Lose 7-4, Unable to Douse Flames

The Dallas Stars wrapped up their homestand and hosted the Calgary Flames for a Friday night hockey game. The Stars got off to a fast start but ended up losing 7-4 to the Flames at the American Airlines Center. Dallas fell to 12-5-2, while Calgary improved to 8-9-3. Stars goaltender Jake Oettinger made 20 saves […]

Dustin Wolf Back In The NHL Where He Belongs

The Calgary Flames have announced that they have recalled goaltender Dustin Wolf from the AHL Calgary Wranglers. This move is well-deserved, and in many eyes, Wolf should have begun the season with the Flames as he’s already been dominant at the AHL level and has nothing more to prove there after posting a 42-10-2 record […]

Things Are Not Good in Calgary

The Calgary Flames underwent a few changes after missing the Stanley Cup playoffs last season. For starters, the franchise and former general manager Brad Treliving, who is now in the same position with the Toronto Maple Leafs, agreed to part ways. Craig Conry took Treliving’s place. The team also fired former head coach Darryl Sutter. […]

Pittsburgh Penguins: Recapping a Victorious Weekend

This weekend was one full of action for the Pittsburgh Penguins. The team played their second and third games of the year back-to-back, the first in D.C. versus their fierce rival, the Washington Capitals, and the second on home ice against the Calgary Flames. After a disappointing 4-2 loss against Chicago to start the season, […]

Flames’ Markstrom Must Be Better This Upcoming Season

Based on what the Calgary Flames have done so far this offseason, it is clear that they were extremely frustrated with how their season went last year. For starters, the team and former general manager Brad Treliving agreed to part ways after nine seasons. After being one of the league’s best teams in the 2021-22 season, […]

Calgary Flames Fire Darryl Sutter

It was expected. The Calgary Flames have parted ways with Head Coach Darryl Sutter after leading the team to an underwhelming 38-27-17 record. They only missed the playoffs by three points, but that doesn’t define the mediocre season the Flames had. In three seasons as Head Coach of the Flames, Sutter finished with a record […]

Dustin Wolf in net for Calgary Flames Photo by Christopher Mast/NHLI via Getty Images

Is it Time for The Flames to Give the Net to Dustin Wolf?

After being one of the league’s best teams last season, the Calgary Flames missed the Stanley Cup playoffs this season. One of the main reasons they are sitting home right now watching the postseason is because of the inconsistent play of their goaltenders, Jacob Markstrom and Dan Vladar. Yes, the team’s defense certainly did not […]