New Calgary Flames Coach Demands Passion From His Players
The Calgary Flames made their biggest off-season decision in terms of off-ice personnel yesterday as General Manager Jay Feaster opted to tab a familiar face to coach the Calgary Flames,…
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What the Roman Cervenka Signing Means
The Calgary Flames made their first big splash of the summer Wednesday afternoon as they signed Czech centre Roman Cervenka to a 1-year deal with a salary of $3,775,000. Cervenka…
The Pacific: The NHL’s Tightest Division
It is becoming an annual affair: the Pacific Division is the league’s pressure-cooker.
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Playoffs? PLAYOFFS?
We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the first March edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a…
After the Break All-Stars: Koivu, Samuelsson, Sabres and More
By every season’s end, there’s at least one player who breaks out in remarkable fashion, putting up totals that even star players might have difficulty sustaining. This player provides an…
Making the Grade: NHL First Midterm Report Card
Jim Neveau, NHL Senior Columnist As we prepare to close the book on the first month of the NHL season, there have been some real surprises this year, and just…
Night Of Firsts Sparks Flames To Win
A couple of newcomers scored for the first time as Calgary Flames, boosting the club to a 3-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche Wednesday night at the Saddledome. Rookie center Roman Horak scored his…
Flames live and die by the shootout
The shootout is an asinine extra-curricular that shouldn’t be a determining factor in the game any more than, say, a three-point contest shouldn’t decide a basketball game or a…
Wanted: Your Take on Trade Deadline Hypotheticals
THW’s Cory Twibell hosts an open forum for the second most exciting time of the season, the NHL’s trade deadline.
A Look Ahead For Anaheim
The Anaheim Ducks had three players participating in the NHL All-Star festivities this year making a strong Southern California representation. Cam Fowler represented for the team with the other selected…
Flames Win Round 2 in the Battle of Alberta
There’s never a dull moment when it comes to the battle of Alberta. The rivalry between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames has been one of the best in hockey…