Flames Stand Pat While Rivals Load Up at Deadline Alex Hamilton | February 26, 2019 On a trade deadline in which almost every other Western Conference contender made significant moves, the conference-leading Calgary Flames only added a depth defenseman. Flames general manager Brad Treliving was…
5 Forwards the Flames Could Target at the Deadline Alex Hamilton | February 3, 2019 On their way to unexpectedly leading the Western Conference, the Calgary Flames have leaned on five dominant 50-point players: Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, Matthew Tkachuk, Elias Lindholm and Mark Giordano. Meanwhile,…
Flames Options for Replacing Smith Alex Hamilton | December 27, 2018 The 2018-19 Calgary Flames are a terrific scoring team whose most likely fatal weakness remains in net. Namely, they need a more reliable backup or “1B” goalie than 36-year-old Mike…
Division-Leading Flames Hottest in Over a Decade Alex Hamilton | December 12, 2018 Just under a third through the 2018-19 season, the Calgary Flames are one point out of first in the Western Conference with a 19-10-2 record. Early returns suggest this is…
Flames Still Searching for a Good Starter Alex Hamilton | December 5, 2018 On Sunday, Calgary Flames goalie Mike Smith helped lead his team to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his third straight win. However, there is still little reason to think…
Back Up the Money Truck for Matthew Tkachuk Alex Hamilton | December 1, 2018 The William Nylander contract saga finally drew to a close today, but it will have repercussions for the Calgary Flames as Matthew Tkachuk’s second contract looms. Tkachuk has been the Flames’…
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