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3 days ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
Ever since Craig Conroy was brought in as GM of the Calgary Flames, questions have always come up about his vision on building the team back up. It’s been known for a while that the Flames weren’t exactly going to do a full-on teardown; rather, they would be looking to slowly implement more youth into their lineup alongside their veteran players. A team that has been regularly brought up as a comparable within Flames media and personnel has been the Dallas Stars.
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1 week ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
It’s no secret that Yegor Sharangovich performed well below expectations this season. The level of decline he experienced compared to his first season with the Calgary Flames was significant. When the trade was made for Sharangovich two years ago, the Flames faced considerable criticism. However, the trade would initially age well, as Sharangovich emerged as a key top-six forward for the team. His breakout season resulted in him getting rewarded with a five-year, $28.75 million extension.
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1 week ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
As the off-season is set in full swing, the Calgary Flames will be connected to many players over the next few months. Trades are something to watch out for, as Craig Conroy continues to look to build towards the future. One player that has been mentioned extensively is Bowen Byram. The Buffalo Sabres defenceman seems to be on top of many trade lists this summer, as his time as a Sabre may be coming to an end. The Sabres have also been reported to be gauging the market for Byram for trade interest.
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2 weeks ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
As we head into the offseason, let’s continue our look at players who could be potential offer sheet targets for the Calgary Flames. To be eligible for an offer sheet, players must be approaching restricted free agent status and coming off another prior NHL contract. Today, were taking a look at Toronto Maple Leafs forward Matthew Knies.
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2 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Gurpal Singh
What is Honzek’s ceiling at the NHL level? Honzek has all the tools to be an effective player at the NHL level, but what is his ceiling exactly? The Flames drafted him with the idea that he could be a future centre. However, this seems unlikely. Honzek’s natural position is on the wing, where he excels the most. As for what his pro ceiling could be, it’s looking kind of murky.
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3 weeks ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
We’re continuing our series by examining the depth of each position within the Calgary Flames’ organization. Today, we’re looking at goaltending, a position where the Flames have a bright future in. Rookie goaltender Dustin Wolf nearly dragged this team into the postseason, a position many didn’t even predict the Flames would be close to reaching. However, they defied the odds, as goaltending was a major storyline and will be a strength for this team for years to come.
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3 weeks ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
This off-season will be pivotal for the Calgary Flames as they look to navigate this retool. While it makes sense for the team to sell off more players, would they also be in the market for big-name free agents this summer? It’s been a hot topic of conversation within the market about whether or not the team would be open to adding. With an abundance of cap space and trade assets, the Flames can be aggressive if they choose to.
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3 weeks ago | 
yardbarker.com | Gurpal Singh
Calvin Pickard has been the saving grace for the Edmonton Oilers in net, as he’s won six games straight since taking over for Stuart Skinner. The Oilers currently hold a 2-1 series lead against the Vegas Golden Knights, but news has come out that isn’t encouraging… Per Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch, Pickard will be missing Game 4 as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. This is devastating news as Skinner has greatly struggled in the postseason so far.
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3 weeks ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
It’s that time of the year for The Win Column’s NHL draft rankings and draft profiles! Using our very own consolidated rankings, we will be taking a look at the top 50 prospects for this year’s draft. The 2025 NHL Draft will take place on June 27 and 28 at the Peacock Theatre in Los Angeles. The NHL is testing a decentralized draft this summer. Next is Logan Hensler, an NCAA defenceman who’s a product of Woodbury, Minnesota.
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4 weeks ago | 
thewincolumn.ca | Gurpal Singh
The Calgary Flames almost qualified for the 2025 NHL postseason, but fell short. The team ended in the dreaded position of finishing in the “mediocre middle” once again, leaving the team and their fans disappointed. Now all eyes are on the off-season, in particular the 2025 NHL Draft being held in Los Angeles. After the incredible draft the Flames had last year, many wonder if the team is able to replicate those types of smart and skillful selections this year.
