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Calgary-born Matt Rempe is a rare breed in today’s NHL. In an era where the role of enforcer is nearly extinct, Rempe remains. Rempe’s game is straight out of the era of guys like Donald Brashear, Derek Boogaard and Georges Laraque. The 6’9, 261lb Rempe is a hard-nosed, physical centre who makes his presence known … The post Could Matt Rempe work for the Calgary Flames? appeared first on The Win…
Welcome to the final spot of The Win Column 2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings. Ranked 1st on our list is the ninth overall pick of the 2024 NHL Draft: Zayne Parekh. Who is Zayne Parekh? PositionAgeYear Drafted Round Drafted 2026 Ranking 2025 RankingDefence202024111 The most hyped up and anticipated prospect the Flames have had since the days … The post 2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings: #1…
Welcome to The Win Column 2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings. Ranked 2nd on our list is the 6th overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft: Carson Carels. Who is Carson Carels? PositionAgeYear DraftedRound Drafted2026 Ranking2025 RankingD1820261st2ndNot Ranked After having quite the miserable season, the Flames drafted Carels out of the WHL. Some scouts saw Carels as the … The post 2026 Calgary Flames…
The new season is still two months away, but the pessimism regarding Calgary’s chances is already rife. Approaching the final year in the Saddledome, the Flames are many people’s favourites to finish at the bottom of the pile. There are some reasons for optimism, however, with a youthful and skilful core coming through the ranks. … The post Will the Calgary Flames finish in the bottom of the NHL…
Welcome to The Win Column 2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings. Ranked 3rd on our list is 2025 NHL Draft pick Cole Reschny. Who is Cole Reschny? PositionAgeYear DraftedRound Drafted2026 Ranking2025 RankingCentre192025First3rd2nd One of the most anticipated prospects since the Flames drafted him in 2025, Reschny was the first good centre prospect that they brought in during this … The post 2026…
Welcome to The Win Column 2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings. Ranked 4th on our list is the 28th overall pick from the 2024 NHL Draft, Matvei Gridin. Who is Matvei Gridin? PositionAgeYear DraftedRound Drafted2026 Ranking2025 RankingWinger202024First4th5th Gridin has become one of the most exciting Flames prospects. After a dominant season in the QMJHL, Gridin burst onto the … The post 2026…
The Calgary Flames and the fanbase won’t have much to look forward to when the 2026–27 season gets underway in October. The team looks like it’ll be in the basement once again. Hopefully, this will lead to a top-3 pick in the draft next June. The Flames are in the spot in the rebuild where … The post Calgary Flames breakout candidates: Players to watch in 2026–27 appeared first on The Win Column .
Welcome to The Win Column 2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings. Ranked 5th on our list is the 32nd overall pick in the 2025 NHL Draft: Cullen Potter. Who is Cullen Potter? PositionAgeYear DraftedRound Drafted2026 Ranking2025 RankingCenter1920251st5th4th Potter remains a valid prospect in the Flames system. Unfortunately, his 2025–26 season was cut short due to a season-ending injury. This … The…
Welcome to The Win Column 2026 Calgary Flames Prospect Rankings. Ranked 6th on our list is the 75th overall pick in the 2023 NHL Draft: Hunter Brzustewicz. Who is Hunter Brzustewicz? PositionAgeYear DraftedRound Drafted2026 Ranking2025 RankingD212023Round 36th3rd Brzustewicz has already gotten a taste of NHL action with the Flames. He appeared in 34 games this season, scoring … The post 2026…
Late last week, Kelly Hrudey announced that Rogers Sportsnet hasn’t renewed his contract. He had been providing colour commentary for Calgary Flames games since 2014. While he embraced his Flames gig and was good at it, in a way, the Flames and Hrudey made strange bedfellows. He was born in Edmonton and spent much of … The post When Kelly Hrudey cheated the Flames and triggered video review…
