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NYC: Come To The Distraction LIVE On October 4

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Live Event

Lauren Theisen

Mark Scheifele and Mikael Backlund fight as their teams scrum

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The Flames Might Actually Want To Keep Playing

The Flames Sure Could Use A Player Like Johnny Gaudreau

Barry Petchesky

SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 07: Matthew Tkachuk #19 of the Calgary Flames is congratulated by Johnny Gaudreau #13 after scoring a goal against the San Jose Sharks during the first period of an NHL hockey game at SAP Center on April 07, 2022 in San Jose, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)

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The Flames Have Fallen Apart

Rays Week

In Shock Move, Johnny Gaudreau Signs To Play In Former Home Of Editorial Cartoonist Ray Evans

Blake Coleman kicks the puck past Mike Smith for a non-goal

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I Never Want To Hear The Phrase “Distinct Kicking Motion” Ever Again So Help Me God

Mike Smith Pulled Himself Together

Ray Ratto

EDMONTON, AB - MAY 22: The Edmonton Oilers battle against the Calgary Flames during the second period in Game Three of the Second Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Rogers Place on May 22, 2022 in Edmonton, Canada. (Photo by Codie McLachlan/Getty Images)

Rasmus Andersson Scored From HOW Far Away?

Maitreyi Anantharaman

Brady Tkachuk Is A Good Brother

CALGARY, AB - MAY 15: The Calgary Flames celebrate after defeating the Dallas Stars during the overtime period of Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Scotiabank Saddledome on May 15, 2022 in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. The Flames defeated the Stars 3-2 in overtime. (Photo by Derek Leung/Getty Images)

It’s Time For Alberta To Relearn How To Hate

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - MAY 15: Artemi Panarin #10 of the New York Rangers celebrates his game winning overtime goal against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Game Seven of the First Round of the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs at Madison Square Garden on May 15, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images)

Belated Counterpoint: Shoot The Dang Puck

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