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Gary Bettman heading to Calgary to look at potential World Cup venue
Eric Francis
NHL deputy commissioner Billy Daly told Eric Francis that he will join Gary Bettman for a sit-down with ownership, a tour of Scotia Place's construction site and an update on the building's progress.
Klapka, young Flames have opportunity to grow as season winds down
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Why Lomberg's appeal to stay with Flames will likely fall on deaf ears
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One week away from the trade deadline, Calgary winger Ryan Lomberg deserves to stay a Flame, but likely won't, writes Eric Francis.
Flames' Dustin Wolf steals spotlight from Celebrini, Sharks in hometown
Eric Francis
This was supposed to be Macklin Celebrini's night, as a rare sold-outcrowd showed up to salute the Olympic star. Instead, the player of the game was hometown kid Dustin Wolf.
Handicapping the Flames' top seven trade chips ahead of deadline day
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Kadri trade feels all but inevitable for Flames
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The reality of the Flames these days is that everything is temporary and everyone is movable. So when it comes to Nazem Kadri, that means a trade isn't just speculation anymore, it's an inevitability.
Pospisil-Tkachuk battle could set tone in Slovakia-USA semifinal
Eric Francis
The other Olympic semifinal, between Slovakia and the United States, already promises high drama. But an unexpected subplot may steal the spotlight.
Why Canada is about to fall in love with Macklin Celebrini at Olympics
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How Drew Doughty grew from unsure Olympic rookie to Canadian cornerstone
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Doughty’s Olympic arc is one of the great Canadian hockey stories - from the wide‑eyed rookie who didn’t know if he belonged, to the guy carrying the flag, to the veteran who led the team in scoring four years later.