Allan Farley
Allan is an award-winning writer, editor and journalist who has scouted high school athletes for the NCAA and MLB, and has worked in sports management and sales in professional soccer and football.
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Flames and Tkachuk Meet on Bridge Contract
September 29th, 2019 The time to win is now. That is the message the Calgary Flames are sending after signing Matthew Tkachuk to a highly-anticipated contract on Wednesday. Tkachuk put pen to paper on a three-year, $21 million agreement, ending the standoff between the left winger and the National Hockey League club. The 21-year-old restricted free agent...
3 Flames Enter Pivotal Season
September 23rd, 2019 A trio of Calgary Flames are at a crossroads early into their National Hockey League careers. It’s not a “sell your soul to the devil” type of crossroads scenario - a la blues legend Robert Johnson - but a pivotal season for all three, nonetheless. Related: Flames Need to Balance Experience with Youth Rasmus Andersson, David...
How Stone Signing Affects Flames
September 13th, 2019 The Calgary Flames added a familiar face Wednesday when Michael Stone signed a one-year, $700,000 deal with his old club. The steady veteran defenseman just had his 2019-20 contract bought out by the Flames on Aug. 1, so reacquainting himself with his old surroundings shouldn’t take long. Valimaki Injury Leaves Flames Blue Line...
Flames Trio Looks to Impress at Prospect Camp
September 8th, 2019 It’s the beginning of back-to-school activities for many teens, but for three youthful Calgary Flames hopefuls, it’s already time for a performance review. Five players were selected by the Flames at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft and three are in Calgary to participate in the 2019 Flames prospect camp. Reporting to camp are Martin...
Hamonic's Charities a Big Hit in Calgary
August 31st, 2019 Travis Hamonic deliberately inflicts and begrudgingly absorbs unceasing physical pain. Perhaps that's why he's known around the NHL as 'Hammer'. Somehow, all the hurt that takes place while plying his trade has led the rugged Calgary Flames defenseman to a way of lessening the pain - for himself and others - by sharing his emotional...
Flames Expect Talbot to Shine
August 22nd, 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. For unrestricted free agent Cam Talbot, the need was a job. And now the freshly-inked Talbot will dress in red, white, black and yellow in support of the recently...
