Flames Have a Solid Backup in Talbot Bryan Wilson | December 11, 2019 Despite his limited playing time between the pipes for the Calgary Flames this season, Cam Talbot has been described as the ‘ultimate teammate’. He has put in a consistent effort…
Flames Need to Replace Kiprusoff’s Reliability Jesse Bonello | December 10, 2019 Over the course of nine seasons with the Calgary Flames, Miikka Kiprusoff was a steady and reliable goaltender; a talent that has been unseen in Calgary since his retirement in…
Flames’ Crease is Becoming Rittich’s Jeremy Stanford | November 7, 2019 Brad Treliving has done many things right since becoming the Calgary Flames’ general manager in April 2014, but goaltending is one area where he would surely appreciate a do-over. The…
THW’s Goalie News: Smith’s a Star, The Catch of a Lifetime, and More Stephen Ground | November 5, 2019 In today’s edition of the goalie news, we’ll look at Mike Smith’s big week, a prospect soaring up in his team’s eyes after a late-round pick, and a backup who…
THW’s Goalie News: Outdoor History, Rask’s Revenge & More Greg Boysen | October 27, 2019 On Saturday night, the Calgary Flames and Winnipeg Jets took to the outdoors and made some history. The Boston Bruins accomplished a rare feat versus and old nemesis. Plus, we…
THW’s Goalie News: Ullmark, Mylnikov, and the Heritage Classic Stephen Ground | October 26, 2019 Today, we’ll look at Linus Ullmark’s spotless start and a Russian goalie who opened the door for his peers to enter the NHL. On the ‘Mark The Buffalo Sabres have…
THW’s Goalie News: Miscues, Streaks & a Celly Greg Boysen | October 6, 2019 The first Saturday of the NHL season brought us plenty of action from all around the league. We got to see some miscues to go along with some great goaltending…
Flames Expect Talbot to Shine Allan Farley | August 22, 2019 Needs met. Now on to the business of navigating the often stormy seas of an 82-game National Hockey League campaign. For the Calgary Flames, the need was a second goaltender.…
Flames Need Rittich to Rule the Crease Stefan Wright | August 9, 2019 Remember Karri Ramo, Calgary Flames fans? How about Joey MacDonald? Joni Ortio? Of course we all remember Brian Elliott. Since Mikka Kiprusoff retired after the 2012-13 season, the Flames have…
Flames Get Talbot as Rittich Insurance Policy Ryan Szporer | July 10, 2019 If the Calgary Flames had simply acquired Cam Talbot in exchange for Mike Smith last season, if would have been considered a huge win, no question. Even if they instead…
Flames Have Faith in Talbot’s Comeback Season Ian Pham | July 8, 2019 The Calgary Flames made some modest yet impactful moves thus far since free agency opened on July 1. One of the pressing matters that Flames general manager Brad Treliving tackled…
Should the Flames Consider Bobrovsky? Ian Pham | June 6, 2019 Goaltending has been an issue plaguing the Calgary Flames for the last several years. It was a recurring problem throughout the entire 2018-19 National Hockey League regular season, and continues…