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Calgary Flames center Nazem Kadri discusses his hope for the team's trade deadline plans, "a team that never quits," Dustin Wolf's play and overcoming barriers to NHL success.

A day after signing a six-year extension, Logan Thompson made 32 saves in his hometown as the Capitals bounced back from Saturday’s loss at Vancouver.

In this case, however, the 34-year-old centre is thrilled to be credited with a helper. Kadri is among the ambassadors for the Kruger Big Assist, which aims to make the game of hockey more affordable, accessible and inclusive for all Canadians.

The Calgary Flames are in a playoff spot past the midway point of the season, but Nazem Kadri believes they have even more to give.

Kadri faced trade talk on the first day of training camp. He even told reporters to "pump the brakes a little bit" on the rumours and innuendo.

Logan Thompson made 32 saves, Pierre-Luc Dubois, Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas scored goals, and the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 3-1.

Jonathan Huberdeau had a goal and two assists to lead the Calgary Flames to a 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

Tuesday night's game at the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, Alberta, is the first time these teams square off this season.

Calgary Flames forward Jakob Pelletier was handing out kisses to everybody he could during last night's 5-2 win over the Buffalo Sabres.

With the Calgary Flames in the playoff mix, Nazem Kadri hopes his team will be trade-deadline buyers instead of sellers this season. “I think that's the goal, is to try to improve, try to become ...

The Calgary Flames and Colorado Avalanche seem to be great trading partners for a blockbuster deal involving Nazem Kadri.