Smith Primes Flames for Deep Playoff Run Joel Griffith | October 11, 2017 It’s been a long time since the Calgary Flames have had a goaltender they can confidently call their number one. After Miikka Kiprusoff retired in 2013, a strenuous search for…
When Jamie Benn Came to Town The Hockey Writers | September 14, 2017 – written by Ross Bonander Despondent Chicago Wolves play-by-play announcer Jason Shaver summed up the attitude of much of the American Hockey League in 2010 in his call of Jamie…
Calgary Flames Roster Predictions 2017-18 Ryan Pike | September 2, 2017 The Calgary Flames had a bounce-back season in 2016-17 in two big ways. First, they rebounded from a lackluster 2015-16 season that cost Bob Hartley his job. Then they managed…
Gaudreau Needs a Bounce-Back Season Jon Bateman | June 12, 2017 Like many NHL teams, the Calgary Flames have a lot of uncertainty surrounding their roster this summer. Whether it’s their search for quality goalies, the intrigue of the Las Vegas expansion, or…
Is Glen Gulutzan a Jack Adams Contender? Ryan Pike | April 8, 2017 On November 15 of this season, the Calgary Flames were the worst team in the National Hockey League as measured by points percentage. On April 12, they’ll begin the 2017…
Flames Lose Composure in Playoff Rehearsal Jon Bateman | March 31, 2017 The old saying “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face” is one the Calgary Flames might want to remember as they head into the playoffs. It’s the…
Scapegoats Shine in Flames Win Jon Bateman | March 14, 2017 Are Dennis Wideman, Deryk Engelland and Troy Brouwer overpaid or over the hill? Maybe, but the Calgary Flames needed them to beat the Stanley Cup Champions. Okay, they also needed…
Elliott Saves Win Streak with Shutouts Jon Bateman | March 12, 2017 Remember Brian Elliott’s awful .882 save percentage in his first 12 games? Back then he was keeping the Calgary Flames from the playoffs. Not anymore. Today, Elliott and his recent…
NHL Hits Jackpot With Vegas Expansion Thomas Conroy | March 9, 2017 Las Vegas has been professional sports’ “dirty little secret” as most leagues love the area as a franchise destination because of the entertainment. But, they hate also hate being partnered with a…
How Flames Have Turned Things Around Ryan Pike | March 8, 2017 The Calgary Flames were not a very good hockey club to begin the 2016-17 National Hockey League season. That statement is probably pretty obvious, given their atrocious 1-4-1 start and…
Flames’ Goaltending Consistency Key for Playoffs Ben Shelley | March 6, 2017 The Calgary Flames have had a roller coaster ride of a season, with more ups and downs than anyone can keep track of. Throughout the season, the Flames have been…
Gaudreau’s up and down Season Ryan Pike | February 17, 2017 A common expression among coaches when their team has lost is “Our best players weren’t our best players.” The logic behind that saying in the National Hockey League is that…