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November (4-8-2)
W 6-3 vs DAL (Nov 1)
A new month and an offensive explosion gives Dallas their first regulation loss of the season. Mangiapane (1G, 2A) and Kadri (2G) were the standout performers of the night. However, during this game, Mangiapane suffers a corneal abrasion and is looking to miss 1-2 weeks of games.

Transaction
RW Andrew Mangiapane to IL, C Connor Zary (AHL) joins the NHL roster.

L 4-1 @ SEA (Nov 4)
Mangiapane's offense is missed, as while the Flames keep up with the Kraken's shots, they are unable to get through Grubauer. Dissapointing performances defensively from Janis Moser and Yegor Sharangovich.

L 2-1 vs NSH (Nov 7)
Another day another offensive struggle, Lindholm got the Flames an early lead in the first period, but Nashville managed to fight back and win the game. Rasmus Andersson injures his Knee, but is only day to day, so no roster moves will be made.

OTL 4-3 @ TOR (Nov 10)
Connor Zary impresses in his NHL debut. Unfortunately it's not to be, as the Flames fall in overtime. On a more positive piece of news, Mangiapane is looking promising and should be ready to play tomorrow's game against Ottawa.

Transaction
C Connor Zary sent back to the AHL. RW Andrew Mangiapane added to the NHL roster.

Calgary also make two trades:
Toronto recieves rights to G Danil Chechlev, Calgary recieves D Max Lajoie and Montreal's 2024 5th round pick
Tampa Bay recieves D Nikita Zadorov, Calgary recieves Tampa's 2024 6th round pick

With Zadorov having a few dissapointing starts this season, it felt like time to move him. Calgary gets two late round picks as part of these deals. Lajoie should be more than competent on a lower defensive pairing for the Flames.

L 5-3 @ MON (Nov 14)
November continues with another woeful blue line performance. Montreal get 37 Shots and an overwhealmed Markstrom is unable to deal with them. On the plus side, some much needed help in Rasmus Andersson should be back soon.

L 5-2 vs VAN (Nov 16)
The team almost forgets how to play defense, allowing 48 shots. Rasmus Andersson's return to the lineup is woeful, with a -5 +/- and a game rating of 34.

W 4-1 vs NYI (Nov 18)
The team finally recovers from their injuries and bounces back into the winning column. Particular stand out performances from Trey Fix-Wolansky (1G 1a) and Max Lajoie (1G 1A). However this injury-free status doesn't last long with Matt Coronato fracturing his skull, being out indefinitely.

Transaction
Matt Coronato to IL. C Connor Zary (AHL) to NHL.

W 2-1 @ SEA (Nov 20)
The Flames move onto a winning streak, with Backlund and Moser playing key roles in buliding up the attack. Coach Ryan Huska also ends his controversial decision to play Kadri on the third line.

L 3-2 @ NSH (Nov 22)
The winnings streak doesn't last long, as despite Connor Zary picking up his first NHL point with an assist to Mangiapane, it wasn't enough for the Flames. The defensive woes continue, allowing 36 shots in this game.

W 5-3 @ DAL (Nov 24)
Game one of back to back games, Huberdeaum Mangiapane and Lindholm pick up 3 points each, as the first line showed up to challenge the Stars. Janis Moser has shown to be a workhorse from the blue line, able to add much needed versatility and defensive skill.

L 4-2 @ COL (Nov 25)
Day 2 of the back to back games is a lot more frustrating for the Flames. The first D pairing of Weegar and Moser remains strong, but the lower lines and penalty kill units both struggle to contain Colorado.

L 6-2 vs VGK (Nov 27)
Jack Eichel absolutely dominates the Flames, with 3G 2A. Blake Coleman has an absolute nightmare defensively, turning over the puck and unable to dominate as a power forward. As two of the most physical teams in the NHL go head to head, Vegas shuts down any scoring attempts by the Calgary top lines.

SOL 4-3 vs DAL(Nov 30)
Calgary end their dissapointing month with a shootout loss. Noah Hanifin and MacKenzie Weegar provide plenty of physicality for Dallas, but they were unable to turn their superior posession and takeaways into enough scoring.

Calgary currently sit at 8-12-3, 12th in the Western Conference and 7 points out of a playoff place

Calgary Stats
Goals - Lindholm (8), Kadri (7), Huberdeau, Backlund, Mangiapane, Coronato (5)
Assists - Huberdeau (13), Moser (10), Backlund, Sharangovich (9), Mangiapane (8)
Points - Huberdeau (18), Lindholm (15), Backlund (14), Mangiapane (13), Moser, Sharangovich, Kadri (12)
PIM - Lajoie (25), Backlund, Weegar (14), Huberdeau, Mangiapane, Coleman (12)
Shots - Huberdeau (59), Kadri (58), Mangiapane (56), Hanifin (52), Moser (49)
Hits - Weegar (47), Coleman (46), Moser, Huberdeau (37), Mangiapane (36)
Takeaways - Lindholm (23), Huberdeau (22), Weegar (17), Moser, Andersson, Backlund (15)
Blocks - Moser, Lajoie (30), Weegar, Andersson (27), Tanev (25)
FO% (min 5) - Sharangovich (51.6%), Zary (60%), Kadri (53.8%), Lindholm (53.5%), Huberdeau (52.8%)

Prospects
G Dustin Wolf (22, AHL) - 13 GP, .864 SV%, 5.51 GAA - Wolf's continued AHL struggles in his contract year are a major concern to the Flames front office, as other sources for future goaltending are being discussed.

LD Jeremie Poirier (21, AHL) - 17 GP, 4G, 7A - Almost NHL ready, but with a lack of solid defending on the current NHL blue line, there are concerns about promoting him this early. Will likely see a handful of NHL games this year with his first proper NHL season in 24/25.

LD Etienne Morin (18, QMJHL) - 22 GP, 11G 16A - Absolutely crushing it in the QMJHL this year, Morin should be close to NHL ready too.

LW Aydar Suniev (19, NCAA) - 13 GP, 3G, 4A - Still very young, and performing solidly for UMASS, Suniev could possibly do with another year in college to get more ice time before making a move to the AHL.

C Jaden Lipinski (18, WHL) - 25 GP, 10G, 8A - Jaden Lipinski is an excellent power forward for the Vancouver Giants, there are some doubts about him making an NHL move next season, but could likely be involved in position battles.