The Calgary Flames are an NHL team that competes in the Pacific division of the Western Conference. They were founded in 1972 as Atlanta FLames but due to some financial constraints, had to relocate to Calgary and were renamed Calgary Flames. As of January 2025, the Flames play their home games at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The team has a rivalry with the Edmonton Oilers and their games are called the "Battle of Alberta." As of January 2025, the Flames have won one Stanley Cup in 1989. As of January 2025, the team is owned by Calgary Sports and Entertainment. Their GM as of January 2025 is Craig Conroy and their head coach is Ryan Huska. As of January 2025, their captain is Mikael Buckland
As of January 2025, the Flames have won two Presidents' Trophies and eight division championships throughout their history. Jarome Iginla stands out as the franchise's leader in games played, goals, and points. Outside of hockey, Calgary Sports and Entertainment owns several other sports teams, and through the Flames Foundation, they’ve contributed over CA$ 32 million to charity in southern Alberta.
Calgary Flames NHL Line Combination List
According to the Daily Face Off, the Calgary Flames' line combinations include top forwards like MacKenzie Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, and Martin Pospisil, with defensive pairings of Bahl-Andersson and Weegar-Hanley. Their powerplay units consist of Jonathan Huberdeau and MacKenzie Weegar, while penalty kills rely on Mikael Backlund, Kevin Rooney, and Kevin Bahl. Goalies are Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar, with injured players being Anthony Mantha, Justin Kirkland and Connor Zary.
As of January 2025, these are the line combinations for the Calgary Flames in the NHL:
Forwards
1st Line: Jonathan Huberdeau (LW), Nazem Kadri (C), Martin Pospisil (RW)
2nd Line: Blake Coleman (LW), Mikael Backlund (C), Matt Coronato (RW)
3rd Line: Jakob Pelletier (LW), Yegor Sharangovich (C), Andrei Kuzmenko (RW)
4th Line: Ryan Lomberg (LW), Kevin Rooney (C), Walker Duehr (RW)
Defensive Pairings
- Kevin Bahl - Rasmus Andersson
- Joel Hanley - MacKenzie Weegar
- Jake Bean - Brayden Pachal
Powerplay Units
1st Unit:
- Forwards: Martin Pospisil, Yegor Sharangovich, Matt Coronato
- Defense: MacKenzie Weegar, Jonathan Huberdeau
2nd Unit:
- Forwards: Andrei Kuzmenko, Mikael Backlund, Blake Coleman
- Defense: Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri
Penalty Kill Units
1st Unit:
Forwards: Mikael Backlund, Kevin Rooney
- Defense: Kevin Bahl, Rasmus Andersson
2nd Unit:
- Forwards: Yegor Sharangovich, Blake Coleman
- Defense: MacKenzie Weegar, Brayden Pachal
Goalies
- Dustin Wolf
- Dan Vladar
Injuries
- Anthony Mantha
- Justin Kirkland
- Connor Zary
Calgary Flames Forward Lines
According to the Daily Face Off, the Calgary Flames' forward lines feature top players like Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, and Mikael Backlund leading the offense. Other lines include scoring depth from players like Matt Coronato, Jakob Pelletier, and Yegor Sharangovich, while the fourth line consists of Kevin Rooney and Walker Duehr.
As of January 2025, these are the forward line combinations for the Calgary Flames:
First Line: Jonathan Huberdeau, Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman
Second Line: Mikael Backlund, Matt Coronato, Jakob Pelletier
Third Line: Yegor Sharangovich, Andrei Kuzmenko, Ryan Lomberg
Fourth Line: Kevin Rooney, Walker Duehr, Martin Pospisil
Calgary Flames Defenseman Lines
According to the Daily Face Off, the Calgary Flames' defense pairings include Rasmus Andersson paired with Kevin Bahl, MacKenzie Weegar with Joel Hanley, and Brayden Pachal with Jake Bean.
As of January 2025, these are the Calgary Flames defenseman lines:
- Kevin Bahl - Rasmus Andersson
- Joel Hanley - MacKenzie Weegar
- Jake Bean - Brayden Pachal
Calgary Flames PowerPlay
According to the Daily Face Off, the Calgary Flames have two power-play units. The first unit includes Martin Pospisil, Yegor Sharangovich, Matt Coronato, MacKenzie Weegar, and Jonathan Huberdeau. The second unit has Andrei Kuzmenko, Mikael Backlund, Blake Coleman, Rasmus Andersson, and Nazem Kadri.
As of January 2025, these are the Calgary Flames' PowerPlay units:
1st Power Play Unit:
- Martin Pospisil
- Yegor Sharangovich
- Matt Coronato
- MacKenzie Weegar
- Jonathan Huberdeau
2nd Power Play Unit:
- Andrei Kuzmenko
- Mikael Backlund
- Blake Coleman
- Rasmus Andersson
- Nazem Kadri
Calgary Flames Penalty Kill Unit
According to the Daily Face Off, the Calgary Flames' penalty kill units are divided into two groups. The first unit features Mikael Backlund, Kevin Rooney, Kevin Bahl, and Rasmus Andersson. The second unit includes Yegor Sharangovich, Blake Coleman, MacKenzie Weegar, and Brayden Pachal.
Calgary Flames Penalty Kill Units, as of January 2025 are:
1st Penalty Kill Unit:
- Mikael Backlund
- Kevin Rooney
- Kevin Bahl
- Rasmus Andersson
2nd Penalty Kill Unit:
- Yegor Sharangovich
- Blake Coleman
- MacKenzie Weegar
- Brayden Pachal
Calgary Flames Goalies
According to the Daily Face Off, the Calgary Flames' goalies are Dustin Wolf and Dan Vladar.
As of January 2025, the goalies for the Calgary Flames are:
- Dustin Wolf
- Dan Vladar
FAQs on Calgary Flames
A. The Calgary Flames are owned by Calgary Sports and Entertainment, with N. Murray Edwards serving as chairman.
A. Craig Conroy is the general manager of the Calgary Flames.
A. Ryan Huska is the head coach of the Calgary Flames.
A. Mikael Backlund is the captain of the Calgary Flames.
A. The Flames' minor league affiliates are the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) and the Rapid City Rush (ECHL).
