The Flames Files: Week Ten In Review
There’s one thing that can be said about the Calgary Flames: they may be one of the worst teams in the league at the moment, but it’s not from a…
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Power Outage: Calgary’s Flickering Power-Play
Since their win over the Los Angeles Kings at Staples Center on October 21, the Calgary Flames have amassed a disappointing 1-4-0 record. In a possibly-related development, the Calgary Flames…
The Flames Are In Trouble Without Mark Giordano
Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano has had a whirlwind career in the National Hockey League. After being signed as a minor-league depth player in the summer of 2004, Giordano worked…
The Week Ahead in Leafland
After three games, I wrote about the Leafs being undefeated. Was I getting a bit ahead of myself? Yes, of course I was. But now 12 games in, they are sitting…
Five Secrets To The Calgary Flames Early Success
Through the first two weeks of the season, there have been several surprises in the National Hockey League. But considering how poorly they were expected to do, the impressive start…
Calgary Flames: Making History Despite the Odds
Wait, the Calgary Flames are tied for top spot in the National Hockey League? Did the NHL hire gremlins to take care of stats? By accumulating at least one point…
Don’t Write Off The Calgary Flames Just Yet
It’s been a long, hard summer for the Calgary Flames, but they’re just about to kick off the 2013-14 campaign. And after what’s been described by many players as one…
Breaking Down The Calgary Flames 2013 Training Camp Roster
The Calgary Flames announced their training camp schedule and roster on Wednesday, as the team dives head-long into the post-Kiprusoff, post-Iginla era. The club has split their team into three…
The Next Flames Captain: There’s No Heir Apparent
The departure of Jarome Iginla from the Calgary Flames in March had two major implications. First and foremost, the club was able to smartly leverage an asset, ultimately turning a…
Rebuilding Calgary Flames Prepare For 2013-14 Season
The truncated 2012-13 NHL season was one of transition for the Calgary Flames. The team part ways with captain (and all-time leading scorer) Jarome Iginla and blueline minute-muncher Jay Bouwmeester…
Moving Veterans May Reignite the Calgary Flames
The 2013 season was one of change for the Calgary Flames. Veterans Jay Bouwmeester and Jarome Iginla were traded prior to the trade deadline, allowing the team to audition youngsters…
Calgary Flames Reflect On Disappointing 2013 Season
The Calgary Flames officially put a lid on the 2013 hockey season with exit medicals and locker clean-out day at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Sunday and a media availability with…