Flames Getting Big Contributions From Oilers’ Castoffs
Over the years, the current Calgary Flames core group has heard from fans and media alike about how they have struggled in the playoffs, failing to make much, if any,…
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Flames Make Right Choice Starting Talbot in Net
During the 2019 offseason, the Calgary Flames signed free agent goaltender Cam Talbot to a one-year, $2.75 million contract. In fact, they swapped goalies with their provincial rival Edmonton Oilers,…
Flames’ Top Players Need to Step Up Their Game
Through the first three games of their play-in series versus the Winnipeg Jets, the Calgary Flames find themselves in a great spot, up two games to one. With the play-in…
A Look Back at Kent Nilsson’s Underrated Career
When you think of legendary Calgary Flames players, names like Jarome Iginla, Theoren Fleury, Joe Nieuwendyk often come to mind. Perhaps players like Mike Vernon, Lanny McDonald, and Al MacInnis,…
Last Flame to Win Each NHL Award
While the Calgary Flames do not have the most decorated history, they have still had some good teams and players since joining the NHL in 1980. As a result of…
Mark Jankowski’s Odd Path to the NHL
Looking back, the 2012 NHL Entry Draft was one of the weaker draft classes of all-time, with many high picks not turning out like they were expected. Of course, that…
Flames Will Have Rittich on a Short Playoff Leash
The 2019-20 season was certainly an interesting one for the Calgary Flames. If you didn’t follow them closely and just took a look at the standings, it would appear they…
Flames’ Top 5 Draft Picks Since 2010
Drafting has always been crucial to building a good team in the NHL, especially since the salary cap era began. Teams aren’t able to throw money at every big-name free…
Theo Fleury Paved the Way for Johnny Gaudreau
Not many years ago, the NHL was a league you needed to have size in order to play. It was very rare you’d see players below the six-foot mark. A…
Flames Have 3 Black Aces to Watch for in the 2020 Playoffs
Fans rejoiced when the NHL announced that hockey would return this summer. Although the remaining games regular-season games were cancelled, the playoffs are set to start fairly shortly, as training…
Flames’ Sam Bennett Needs a Change of Scenery
Jun. 27, 2014, was an exciting day for Sam Bennett and the Calgary Flames organization. Management selected the Canadian forward with the fourth overall pick that day. The team was…
Jonas Hiller’s Quick Spiral Out of the NHL
In the summer of 2014, the Calgary Flames made a big move when they signed free agent goaltender Jonas Hiller to a two-year, $9 million contract. At the time, this…