Andrew McCormack

Calgary’s Identity Crisis

Andrew McCormack | October 28, 2015

In the early going, Calgary doesn’t look ready to approach the expectations that come with making it to the second round of the playoffs last season and subsequently making a…

Three’s Company in Calgary

Andrew McCormack | September 29, 2015

The Calgary Flames are in a bit of a pickle with their goaltending situation. They currently have three keepers all on one-way contracts. The season is approaching, and carrying three…

Monahan and Gaudreau Contract Comparables

Andrew McCormack | September 25, 2015

Last season’s performances from Calgary Flames forwards Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau were huge for those two players. They cemented their status as dynamic youngsters capable of putting up big points at…

The ‘Other’ Top Rookies to Watch

Andrew McCormack | August 31, 2015

Edmonton’s Connor McDavid and Buffalo’s Jack Eichel are widely expected to transition seamlessly into the NHL for their rookie seasons. The amount of hype around McDavid, the first pick in…

Three Flames Storylines Entering the 2015-16 Season

Andrew McCormack | August 25, 2015

The 2014-15 season saw the Calgary Flames surprise many people by finishing third in the Pacific Division and making it to the second round of the playoffs. Some numbers suggest they were…

Plenty of Flames Contracts Set to Expire

Andrew McCormack | July 27, 2015

The summer of 2016 could be a pricey one for the Calgary Flames, who have 13 players, according to General Fanager, currently set to become restricted free agents after this…

Top 11 Flames Games to Circle on Your Calendar in 2015-16

Andrew McCormack | July 22, 2015

Calgary doesn’t have to wait long into the 2015-16 campaign before reigniting anything combustible leftover from last year’s playoffs. They kick things off with two meetings, at home and on…

From MLB to NHL: Talking With Calgary’s Analytics Guru

Andrew McCormack | July 16, 2015

The dawn of analytics in baseball far preceded its introduction to hockey. The NHL is catching up now, but other hockey leagues are still far behind. Although it wasn’t the…

What Calgary Flames Fans Can Expect from Oliver Kylington

Andrew McCormack | July 1, 2015

Selected at #60 overall, Oliver Kylington might prove to be one of the steals of the 2015 NHL Entry Draft. The native of Stockholm, Sweden brings serious offensive potential from…

Death of the Underdog

Andrew McCormack | June 23, 2015

Analytics are killing the underdog. Well, not the actual player, but the role of the underdog. Teams have long kept their own statistics on things like shot attempts, so certain…

A Look at Calgary’s Preseason Schedule

Andrew McCormack | June 18, 2015

The 2015-16 exhibition schedule for the Calgary Flames has been released on their website, and looks like this: September 21 vs. Edmonton – 7:00 PM September 21 @ Edmonton – 7:00…

Who Has the Most at Stake in Final Playoff Games?

Andrew McCormack | June 10, 2015

Big changes are coming to Chicago as the Blackhawks are tight against the expected salary cap next season, with Bradon Saad, Joakim Nordstrom, Marcus Kruger, and David Rundblad all becoming…