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June 07, 2025

Ward wasn't "the right fit" for Flames' AHL team

June 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“Brad was first class through the whole thing. As a new employee to the Flames, I thought he was really classy and very truthful with me."

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June 07, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Brad Treliving, Troy Ward, Robbie Ftorek
April 29, 2025

Burke's presence 'invaluable' for Treliving

April 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"To have somebody that's seen it all and done it all, a confidante that you can go to, it's invaluable."

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April 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Brad Treliving, Phoenix Coyotes, Don Maloney
April 28, 2025

Treliving, Burke address hockey analytics

April 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"The first analytics systems I see that'll help us win, I'll buy it. I'll pay cash so that no one else can use it."

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April 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Brian Burke, Brad Treliving, Calgary Flames
April 28, 2025

How Flames' PHO Burke views GM role

April 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Food for thought from December concerning Brian Burke, as the president of hockey operations, on the GM role.

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April 28, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brad Treliving, Brian Burke
April 16, 2025

Flames unlikely to trade No. 4 pick

April 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“You’ve got to have an incentive to move up. It’s not just to be the start of the draft, go up and pick first or second and say, ‘Look at me. I moved up.’ "

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April 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke
April 15, 2025

Burke shows his lighter side on Twitter

April 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Brian Burke showed just the right humorous touch on Twitter Monday evening.

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April 15, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke
April 14, 2025

Burke: Tortorella should keep his mouth shut

April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"You know what? Shut your mouth and worry about your team. Leave my coach alone."

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April 14, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Vancouver Canucks, John Tortorella
April 12, 2025

Burke deflects pressure from Gaudreau, Arnold

April 12, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“I won’t be surprised if they’re standing around looking at traffic and trying to figure out how to merge."

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April 12, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau, Bill Arnold, Brian Burke
April 10, 2025

Linden's hire won't rush Burke's GM search

April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols
Linden's hire won't rush Burke's GM search

“We have a time-frame we’re going to follow."

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April 10, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Vancouver Canucks, Brian Burke, Trevor Linden
April 09, 2025

Linden, Burke on POH role and GMs

April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I do think it is a model that a lot of sports franchises have moved to."

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April 09, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Trevor Linden, Vancouver Canucks, Calgary Flames, Brian Burke
April 08, 2025

Hartley: Flames have a mandate to win, not tank

April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“We have a bunch of kids. I’m not going to raise those kids showing them it’s OK to lose."

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April 08, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Bob Hartley, Brian Burke
April 04, 2025

Gaudreau's dad doesn't think Burke is 'sold' on Johnny

April 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I know that Brian Burke likes big boys, big hockey players. My son is not a big hockey player."

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April 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames, Jay Feaster, Brian Burke
April 02, 2025

Burke calls Giordano 'quintessential captain'

April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"What Mark Giordano has done is make a whole bunch of management people like me look foolish, and good for him."

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April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Mark Giordano
April 02, 2025

Burke on Leafs' slide, GM search, Cammalleri and more

April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"Two weeks ago this team was looking at home ice. And now all of the sudden the sky is falling and what do you do. That's how it is in Toronto."

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April 02, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Brian Burke, Calgary Flames, Toronto Maple Leafs
March 29, 2025

Burke tells Gaudreau 'no guarantees, no promises'

March 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Brian Burke explains where things stand between the Calgary Flames and star prospect Johnny Gaudreau.

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March 29, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Johnny Gaudreau
March 27, 2025

Burke reminisces about Selanne

March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols

"I’ve never known a more gracious player. In my life. I don’t know if there’s ever been one.”

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March 27, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Anaheim Ducks, Teemu Selanne, Brian Burke, Mark Giordano
March 25, 2025

Flames' prospect Gaudreau draws rave reviews

March 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols

“He’s the best player in college hockey. He is steps ahead of everyone.”

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March 25, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Calgary Flames, Johnny Gaudreau, Brian Burke
March 16, 2025

Hartley helped change Flames' culture, identity

March 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols

The next GM for the Calgary Flames may have a large hand in deciding if Bob Hartley remains behind the bench next season, but the coach has helped the team make large strides in key areas.

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March 16, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
Bob Hartley, Calgary Flames, Brian Burke
March 04, 2025

NHL trade deadline: Tuesday intel

March 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols
NHL trade deadline: Tuesday intel

There will be a constant flow of trade information Tuesday with the deadline so close. Don't get left behind.

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March 04, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
NHL trade deadline, Pittsburgh Penguins, Vancouver Canucks, Ryan Kesler, New York Rangers, Philadelphia Flyers, Minnesota Wild, Buffalo Sabres, Jaroslav Halak, Ales Hemsky, Marek Zidlicky, New Jersey Devils, Edmonton Oilers, Michael Cammalleri, Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, Marc Bergevin, Detroit Red Wings, Brian Burke, Mike Weaver, Florida Panthers
March 03, 2025

NHL trade deadline: Monday intel

March 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols

Just a couple of days until the trade deadline. See the pertinent info as it comes out...

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March 03, 2025/ Chris Nichols/
NHL trade deadline, New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, Pittsburgh Penguins, Detroit Red Wings, Anaheim Ducks, Ryan Callahan, Dustin Byfuglien, Christian Ehrhoff, Brandon Pirri, Chicago Blackhawks, Edmonton Oilers, Ales Hemsky, Florida Panthers, Dale Tallon, Philadelphia Flyers, Ryan Kesler, Minnesota Wild, Thomas Vanek, Andrew MacDonald, Dean Lombardi, Los Angeles Kings, Jason Spezza, Ottawa Senators, Michal Neuvirth, Washington Capitals, Patrik Stefan, Darryl Sutter, Ryan Miller, St. Louis Blues, Carolina Hurricanes, Jim Rutherford, Anton Khudobin, Calgary Flames, Brian Burke, Matt Moulson, Buffalo Sabres, Columbus Blue Jackets
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