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2024-25 Calgary Flames Predictions and Odds to Win Stanley Cup Finals

by Ryan Cobbett - 9/27/2024

Calgary Flames predictions Yegor Sharangovich

The Calgary Flames were about as average as you can be last season, as they finished with 81 points, going 38-39-5, posting a -18-goal differential, and finishing fifth in the Pacific Division. They finished 17 points out of the playoff picture after ending the season on a 7-13 skid. Calgary joined Winnipeg, Vancouver, and New Jersey as the only teams to not pick up a shootout win last season.

Calgary averaged 3.09 GF/G, which put them in the middle of the pack in the NHL, while their power play was terrible. They cashed in on just 17.9% of their man advantage chances last season, which was the seventh worst mark in the league. On the flip side, their penalty kill wasn’t bad at all; in fact, they ranked ninth with a PK% of 80.8%. Their shootout performances were awful last season, as they tallied just three goals on 16 attempts. Nazem Kadri led the team with 75 points last season on 29 goals and 46 assists. Yegor Sharangovich led the team with 31 goals and finished second on the team with 59 points. Sharangovich was joined by Blake Coleman as the other 30 goal scorer on the Flames roster. Coleman, Jonathan Huberdeau, and MacKenzie Weegar all finished with over 50 points.

The Flames goalie performance was not great for Calgary either last season, as they allowed 3.26 GA/G on a lowly .897 SV%. Jacob Markstrom was the only good netminder for the Flames last season, as he posted a 23-23-2 record, allowing just 2.78 GA/G (20th best in NHL) on a .905 SV%. His backups were terrible. Dan Vladar and Dustin Wolf combined for 37 appearances where they went 15-16-1, allowing 3.39 GA/G on a .888 SV%.

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Seasons come and go, so now it’s time to take a look at what we can expect from the Calgary Flames in 2024-25:

Calgary Flames Key Additions/Losses

Calgary has clearly entered the rebuild phase, as they shipped goalie Jacob Markstrom and Andrew Mangiapane (40 points) to new teams over the summer. A.J. Greer (12 points), Dennis Gilbert (seven points), and Oliver Kylington (eight points) also signed elsewhere this offseason.

As for the additions, they received a 2025 first round pick and blueliner Kevin Bahl (11 points) from New Jersey. They also received a 2025 second round pick from the Capitals in the Mangiapane deal. The Flames also filled holes in the roster by adding Anthony Mantha (44 points), Jake Bean (13 points), Ryan Lomberg and netminder Devin Cooley (2-3-1 NHL record).

Calgary Flames X-Factors

The Future- As mentioned, the Flames are well on their way to being in the rebuilding phase for the next few years. They currently have no good goalie options, which will keep this team near the bottom of the standings this season. They now have some solid trade pieces in Nazem Kadri, Jonathan Huberdeau, Mikael Backlund, Blake Coleman, MacKenzie Weegar, and Rasmus Andersson. The Flames already have an extra first and second round pick ahead of the 2025, and they have two 2026 first round draft selections as well. The front office will continue to add future capital and clear the books so they can look to competing in 2026 and beyond, but it will be a few years before the Flames are a relevant force in the NHL.

Calgary Flames Goalie Outlook

After shipping away Markstrom, their goalie outlook is incredibly grim. As of now, Dan Vladar is set to be the Flames starting netminder. Vladar went 8-9-2 while allowing 3.62 GA/G and a lowly .882 SV% last season. His projected backups are Dustin Wolf, who allowed 3.16 GA/G in 17 games last season, and Devin Cooley, who allowed 4.98 GA/G in six games last year. It’s been a few years since Flames fans seen goaltending this bad, so its going to be a long season ahead for the Calgary faithful.

Grade: F

Calgary Flames Key Schedule Stretch

The 2025 Offseason- As mentioned, the Flames are loading up on future capital and the 2025 free agent class features some significant difference-makers. First, there are three players coming off fellow Canadian squads, including Mitch Marner and John Tavares from Toronto, while Linus Ullmark could leave Ottawa in search for a new long-term home. Other key free agents include Brock Boeser (VAN), Adam Larsson (SEA), Jakob Chychrun (WAS), Sam Bennett (FL), and Travis Konecny (PHI) who Calgary could pursue. However, there is nothing significant for the Flames during the upcoming season.

Calgary Flames Notable Odds

Stanley Cup Champions: +17000

Conference Winner: +9500

Division Winner: +3900

To Make the Playoffs- Yes: +300

Vezina Trophy- Dustin Wolf: +20000

Hart Trophy- Nazem Kadri: +50000

Hart Trophy- Jonathan Huberdeau: +30000

Calgary Flames Prediction

The Flames finished with only 81 points last season. So, for their Team Point Total to be 81.5 is crazy. They may have the worst goalie group in the NHL, and their offense is not great and will only get worse as they inevitably ship away some of their key pieces before the deadline. The under 81.5 is a great look if you want to take a future on the Flames. Calgary is a dark horse for being the worst team in the league next season.

Under 81.5 Team Total Points

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