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Flames' Dustin Wolf proving Calder Trophy buzz is warranted

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How MacKenzie Weegar's versatility could set him apart in 4 Nations chase

Given the handful of locks on the Canadian blue line, Weegar is in tough, battling with a handful of others to be the team’s sixth or seventh defencemen. But what could set him apart from the rest is his adaptability and versatility, Eric Francis writes.

Flames' Dustin Wolf goes from undersized prospect to big deal with first shutout

Rasmus Andersson super-motivated to crack Sweden's 4 Nations squad

Flames D-man Rasmus Andersson has some extra motivation for this season. Eric Francis takes a look at what that means to Sweden for the 4 Nations Face-Off.

'He’s the absolute best': Lomberg, Flames a perfect marriage

Partying like a rock star with the Stanley Cup while working out as many as four times a day last summer, the chiselled winger has carved out a reputation as one of the league’s most unique role players.

Flames Takeaways: Goalie duo proving to be Calgary's biggest strength

Flames' Wolf falls just short of NHL history in latest dominant performance

Although he just fell 151 seconds, and less than an inch away from making some rather obscure NHL history in a Flames win, goaltender Dustin Wolf showed the same resilience after the game as he did in it.

Flames Takeaways: Comebacks are nice, but Calgary must find a way to start strong

The momentum the Calgary Flames built in the late stages of all three games of their eastern roadie was undeniable. But the message on the flight home following Saturday’s 3-2 shootout loss in Buffalo has to revolve around the Flames' penchant for digging holes.

Flames Takeaways: Wolf proving he's the real deal, helps Calgary steal a point

Flames Takeaways: Coronato, Wolf do heavy lifting in OT win over Canadiens

Matt Coronato and Dustin Wolf, two youngsters who represent the future of the Flames organization, did the heavy lifting in the Flames dramatic comeback win in Montreal. Eric Francis has that and more in his Flames takeaways.