9 Question Marks for the Calgary Flames Upcoming Season
Every team has questions leading into a new season. Changes, turnover, contracts and signings mean a new era in many cases for NHL franchises. The Calgary Flames are not immune…
Flames Goaltending
Brian Elliott Is Perfect Fit for Flames
At the 2016 NHL draft, two inevitable courses collided. With St. Louis putting their future in Jake Allen, and the Flames in one of the worst goaltending states the league has…
Should Calgary Trade For Marc-Andre Fleury?
Three months ago, Marc-Andre Fleury was at the top of his game in Pittsburgh, and was one of the main reasons the Penguins were even in playoff contention. Throughout 58…
4 Goalies Who Could Become Calgary’s Starter
It’s no secret that one of Calgary’s main problems this season was their goaltending. Between Karri Ramo, Joni Ortio, Niklas Backstrom, and Jonas Hiller (dare I say his name), the…
Reviewing Niklas Backstrom’s NHL Career
If Saturday’s season finale between Calgary and Minnesota turns out to be Niklas Backstrom’s last time stepping on the ice, he sure got a fitting send-off. The 38-year-old returned to Minnesota…
Calgary’s Goaltending Problems Key in Flames’ Struggles
Usually when a team is shelling out over $12 million to their goaltenders alone, they would expect a guy in the crease who can stop a puck here and there. Montreal…
Flames Crowded Crease Will Soon Be Empty
Eyes will be firmly on the Calgary Flames crease over the next seven weeks as management contemplates what to do about their upcoming goaltending situation. Come July 1 the Flames crease…
Jonas Hiller Injured in Collision Wednesday
Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller exited Wednesday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators in the third period following a violent collision with Sens forward Bobby Ryan. Following the collision, Hiller…
Karri Ramo Clears Waivers, Assigned to AHL
Calgary Flames goaltender Karri Ramo, who was placed on waivers Wednesday, has cleared waivers and the team has officially assigned him to the Stockton Heat of the AHL. In a…
Flames Waive Karri Ramo
It looks like Bob Hartley is getting his wish for the goaltending merry-go-round to stop in Calgary, at least for the moment. The team has waived goaltender Karri Ramo, according…
Three’s Company in Calgary
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…
Odd Man Out: The Calgary Flames Goaltending Breakdown
As training camp and the overstretched NHL preseason finally begins to wind down, the Calgary Flames find themselves in the unique position of having three goaltenders currently signed to one-way…