The Calgary Flames lost Walker Duehr this week but are lucky they slipped Jakob Pelletier past 31 other NHL clubs to start the season

Despite a slow start, the Flames were able to rally and walk away with a big 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres. Their struggling penalty kill was outstanding, killing off all six opportunities handed to the Sabres, but the big story of the night was the play of Jakob Pelletier.

The Calgary Flames, a team that most pundits and predictors thought would be near fithe bottom of the NHL standings, are holding on to a playoff spot on Jan.

The Flames may take their unexpected hot start to the next level by making a trade for Sabres center Dylan Cozens, per a report.

Goalie: Kiprusoff played nine seasons and is the franchise goaltending leader in games played (576), wins (305) and shutouts (41) while helping Calgary to Game 7 of the 2004 Stanley Cup Final, a 2-1 loss to the Tampa Bay Lightning. He retired with a lifetime 2.49 goals-against average and .912 save percentage in 623 games (606 starts).

Here is why the Flames should make a trade for Flyers center Morgan Frost with the 2025 NHL Trade Deadline a month and a half away.

Jonathan Huberdeau and the Flames get a favorable home matchup with the Sabres tonight. Look for Huberdeau to lead on the way on offense in this one.

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The Flames recalled center Clark Bishop from AHL Calgary on Thursday, per a team announcement. They had an open roster spot after losing winger Walker Duehr on waivers to the Sharks yesterday, so no corresponding move is required.

Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Weekend's Way Back When looks at the history of the Flames nickname, starting with the Atlanta Flames that relocated to Calgary.

Teams have called the Flames about Andersson, and the answer to each team has been the same: There's no interest in trading him.