Five reasons why the Calgary Flames are better than their record
Two weeks after the beginning of the 2012-13 National Hockey League season, the Calgary Flames have one win in six games. Sitting with a 1-3-2 record, and just four of…
Jiri Hudler
Flames Tease with Strong First Period in Season Opener
The abbreviated season brought about by the NHL lockout will have numerous effects that traditional 82-game regular seasons do not have. As the NHL season is limited to 48 games,…
Special teams work featured on third day of Flames camp
There was a bittersweet atmosphere at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Tuesday morning for the third full day of 2013 Calgary Flames training camp. The day began with some bad news,…
Scrimmage, absences highlight second day of Calgary Flames training camp
The second day of 2013’s Calgary Flames training camp was jam-packed with on-ice activities. Roughly 28 of the club’s 32 invitees hit the ice for a 90-minute practice under coach…
Would a Lockout-Shortened Season Help the Calgary Flames?
With news breaking that the annual Winter Classic could be the next casualty in the labour war between the NHL and NHLPA, the likelihood of an 82 game season occurring…
Detroit Red Wings Fans Need To Look Ahead
Pavel Datsyuk is 34. Henrik Zetterberg is 32. Out of all the pieces of news that have left Detroit fans unsmiling, none are as serious as these. Some “low-information” fans…
Flames Training Camp Preview Part 1 of 3: The Fresh Faces
While the CBA negotiations between the NHL and the NHLPA seemingly continue to waltz the line of the second NHL lockout in just seven years, optimistic fans are opting to…
Impact players? Newcomers add depth to Flames organization
When your National Hockey League franchise misses the playoffs for a third straight season and its American Hockey League affiliate loses in the second round of the playoffs, it’s natural…
Much Ado About Flames Goalie #2
The Calgary Flames have certainly addressed one area of concern this offseason, as the additions of Jiri Hudler, Roman Cervenka, and Dennis Wideman have certainly elevated the skill level of…
Assessing Calgary’s Recent Contracts
While the Flames were certainly looking to improve the quality of the team come July 1st, the numerous nay-sayers who have been calling for the team to aggressively rebuild cannot…
Reports: Swiss Star Damien Brunner To Sign In Detroit
While they don’t have a pick in tonight’s first round of the NHL Draft the Detroit Red Wings still found a way to make news this morning, reportedly agreeing to…
Tarasenko Adds Offensive Boost to St. Louis Lineup
Great things come to those who wait. This is true for Blues management and fans alike, as Russian prospect and 2010 first-round draft choice Vladimir Tarasenko has a signed a…