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'I belong': Confident Zayne Parekh ready to make impact with Flames
Eric Francis
“I kind of realized I'm meant for this, I belong." Top prospect Zayne Parekh is feeling confident ahead of his second shot with the Flames. Eric Francis has the story from Calgary's development camp.
Flames Notebook: Saving spots for youngsters, a few signings and Andersson
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Flames 2025 Free Agency Preview: Don't expect a big splash
Eric Francis
Simply put, now isn’t the time for the Calgary Flames to make a big free agency splash.
Flames use first-round picks on two centres shaped by their moms
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Addressing the Flames’ biggest organizational need, Conroy drafted two centres in the opening round of Friday’s draft, and in both cases, the young men have been heavily influenced by their mothers.
Flames Notebook: GM Craig Conroy not rushing into Andersson trade
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Why Flames should consider trading Rasmus Andersson ahead of draft
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Craig Conroy has a bit of a streak going that he’d be wise to continue.
Flames Draft Preview: Deep centre class plays into Conroy's hands
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Armed with a major trade asset to deal, two first-round draft picks and seven selections in total, Craig Conroy has plenty of ways in which he can finally start addressing the organization’s biggest need: centres. Eric Francis previews the Flames' outlook heading into the Draft.
Through deft drafting and dealing, Jim Nill's Stars emerge as consistent force
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Goal-deprived Stars running out of chances in West Final
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Off the mark and on the brink. Out of the Stars' 39 shot attempts, 17 missed the net, demonstrating how much Stuart Skinner has damaged the confidence of Dallas' juggernauts.