Flames Should Consider Ryan O’Reilly Offer Sheet
With the apparent complete breakdown of talks between the Colorado Avalanche and their unsigned RFA centre Ryan O’Reilly, there is a strong opinion forming that the likelihood of the Flame’s…
Thomas Strangward
Leland Irving’s Trial by Fire
While their divisional rivals in Vancouver wrestle with an envious goaltending controversy, the Calgary Flames find themselves mired in a terrible start that they will have to now dig out…
Flames Tease with Strong First Period in Season Opener
The abbreviated season brought about by the NHL lockout will have numerous effects that traditional 82-game regular seasons do not have. As the NHL season is limited to 48 games,…
How the Hall of Fame Should Elect Players
Last week’s induction ceremony at the Hockey Hall of Fame saw an elite group of players granted entrance to the hall, as Joe Sakic, Adam Oates, Pavel Bure, and Mats…
Would a Lockout-Shortened Season Help the Calgary Flames?
With news breaking that the annual Winter Classic could be the next casualty in the labour war between the NHL and NHLPA, the likelihood of an 82 game season occurring…
Flames Training Camp Preview Part 3 of 3: The Veteran Core
The NHL’s lockout of its players, to the surprise of no one, is in full swing and with the reported tensions of the most recent meetings between the league and…
Flames Training Camp Preview Part 2 of 3: Comeback Candidates
While the second lockout of NHL players in 7 years is slated to occur in five short days, there is still merit in optimistically assessing the key issues permeating throughout…
Flames Training Camp Preview Part 1 of 3: The Fresh Faces
While the CBA negotiations between the NHL and the NHLPA seemingly continue to waltz the line of the second NHL lockout in just seven years, optimistic fans are opting to…
Calgary Flames: Forever a Shame
While the immediate on-ice future of the Calgary Flames is anything but predictable, one constant that will remain part of the organization going forward is the continuation of the Forever…
Much Ado About Flames Goalie #2
The Calgary Flames have certainly addressed one area of concern this offseason, as the additions of Jiri Hudler, Roman Cervenka, and Dennis Wideman have certainly elevated the skill level of…
Assessing Calgary’s Recent Contracts
While the Flames were certainly looking to improve the quality of the team come July 1st, the numerous nay-sayers who have been calling for the team to aggressively rebuild cannot…
The Big Jankowski
A year removed from trading franchise stalwart Robyn Regehr to the Buffalo Sabres at the NHL draft, the Calgary Flames again made a deal with the Sabres by relinquishing the…