Episode
Flames Alumni Shine in Finals
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- Jun 15, 2026
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- 104
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Summary
It’s wild how many former Calgary Flames are dominating the Stanley Cup Finals—since 2018, at least one ex-Flame has been in every championship series. From Mark Jankowski’s Cup win with Carolina to Rasmus Andersson’s Finals debut with Vegas, Noah Hanifin’s key role in Vegas’ title run, and Matthew Tkachuk & Sam Bennett’s three straight Finals (with Bennett winning the Conn Smythe), it’s clear talent thrives when it finds the right fit—even outside Calgary. Brett Kulak, Troy Stecher, and even Derek Ryan all made deep playoff runs with Edmonton. The NHL is a business, but seeing these players shine in new uniforms on the biggest stage proves that talent, no matter where it starts, can unlock championship magic. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/16f314c12821c27d