Six Flames prospects in the hunt for World Junior roster spots Ryan Pike | December 6, 2011 As the December cold settles in and the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championships rapidly approach, international hockey clubs work hard at setting their competition rosters. This winter, as many as…
Checking In on Former Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Ascione | December 6, 2011 Without question, Brian Burke’s 3 years in Toronto has seen a number of players shipped out of town. The moves seem to have paid dividends in 2011-12, as the Leafs find…
The Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla and Dallas Stars Unique Trade Connection Christopher Ralph | November 30, 2011 Gord Stellick in his book Stellicktricity coupled with recent trade speculation (and I emphasize speculation!) reminded me of a great series of connections when it comes to the Calgary Flames…
Time Running Out For Brent Sutter? Andrew Sykes | November 22, 2011 The Calgary Flames continue to struggle with mediocrity and an embarrassing loss to the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets Monday night sure made for a lot of long faces for both…
Road warriors: Calgary Flames leave home on crucial four-game sojourn Ryan Pike | November 21, 2011 The Calgary Flames (8-9-1) begin a four-game road trip tonight and hope to get above .500 by the time they return to Calgary. The trip begins tonight at Nationwide Arena…
Memories of Dougie, The Eagle and Nieuwy Mark Ascione | November 20, 2011 The 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class had a distinct Toronto flavor to it, as all 4 of the player inductees saw their careers pass through the city. That’s…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: Mikael Backlund, T.J. Brodie, Paul Byron and the Hockey Hall of Fame Ryan Pike | November 16, 2011 THE STATS LINE 7-9-1 record [25th overall (in points percentage)] 2.12 goals-for per game [28th overall] 2.65 goals-against per game [15th overall] 12.9% power-play success rate [24nd overall] 83.6% penalty-kill…
Flames get younger in a hurry with three additions, three subtractions Ryan Pike | November 10, 2011 Three roster moves over three days will result in the Calgary Flames getting a whole lot younger, just in time for back-to-back games with conference opponents. On Wednesday, the Flames…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: Olli Jokinen, Mikael Backlund, Derek Smith, and hovering around .500 Ryan Pike | November 10, 2011 THE STATS LINE 6-7-1 record [23rd overall (in points percentage] 2.15 goals-for per game [28th overall] 2.50 goals-against per game [11th overall] 15.4% power-play success rate [19th overall] 81.2% penalty-kill…
Flames Return Home For Northwest Showdown With Wild Andrew Sykes | November 8, 2011 The Calgary Flames will be back on home ice tonight where they will take on the surging Minnesota Wild in an important Northwest division battle. The Flames (6-6-1) return to the…
Flames Look To Ride Momentum Tonight In Buffalo Andrew Sykes | November 4, 2011 The rollercoaster that is the Calgary Flames will be back on the ice tonight in Buffalo with the club looking to ride the momentum gained in a surprising win in…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: Roman Horak, Jarome Iginla, Brendan Morrison and more Ryan Pike | November 1, 2011 THE STATS LINE 4-4-1 record [26th overall] 2.44 goals-for per game [21st overall] 2.56 goals-against per game [13th overall] 16.1% power-play success rate [18th overall] 84.4% penalty-kill success rate [16th…