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AvatarAlex Hamilton

I am a SAIT journalism student who has been blogging on-and-off about the Flames for about 10 years.

Flames Stand Pat While Rivals Load Up at Deadline

February 26, 2019 by Alex Hamilton
Derek Ryan Calgary Flames

On a trade deadline in which almost every other Western Conference contender made significant moves, the conference-leading Calgary Flames only added a depth defenseman. Flames general manager Brad Treliving was …

Read moreFlames Stand Pat While Rivals Load Up at Deadline

Categories Flames Management Tags 2019 Trade Deadline, Brad Treliving, Oscar Fantenberg

5 Forwards the Flames Could Target at the Deadline

February 3, 2019February 3, 2019 by Alex Hamilton
Johnny Gaudreau Calgary Flames

On their way to unexpectedly leading the Western Conference, the Calgary Flames have leaned on five dominant 50-point players: Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, Matthew Tkachuk, Elias Lindholm and Mark Giordano. Meanwhile, …

Read more5 Forwards the Flames Could Target at the Deadline

Categories Calgary Flames Tags 2019 Trade Deadline

Flames Options for Replacing Smith

December 27, 2018 by Alex Hamilton
Mike Smith Flames

The 2018-19 Calgary Flames are a terrific scoring team whose most likely fatal weakness remains in net. Namely, they need a more reliable backup or “1B” goalie than 36-year-old Mike …

Read moreFlames Options for Replacing Smith

Categories Flames Goaltending Tags Craig Anderson, Jimmy Howard, Mike Smith, Robin Lehner

Division-Leading Flames Hottest in Over a Decade

December 12, 2018 by Alex Hamilton
Alan Quine Calgary Flames

Just under a third through the 2018-19 season, the Calgary Flames are one point out of first in the Western Conference with a 19-10-2 record. Early returns suggest this is …

Read moreDivision-Leading Flames Hottest in Over a Decade

Categories Calgary Flames Tags Top Story

Flames Still Searching for a Good Starter

December 5, 2018 by Alex Hamilton
Mike Smith Flames

On Sunday, Calgary Flames goalie Mike Smith helped lead his team to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his third straight win. However, there is still little reason to think …

Read moreFlames Still Searching for a Good Starter

Categories Flames Goaltending Tags David Rittich, Mike Smith

Back Up the Money Truck for Matthew Tkachuk

December 1, 2018December 1, 2018 by Alex Hamilton
Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk

The William Nylander contract saga finally drew to a close today, but it will have repercussions for the Calgary Flames as Matthew Tkachuk’s second contract looms. Tkachuk has been the Flames’ …

Read moreBack Up the Money Truck for Matthew Tkachuk

Categories Advanced Stats, Calgary Flames Tags Matthew Tkachuk

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Oilers 2020-21 Roster Similar to Their 2017 Stanley Cup Playoff Team

Predators Still Actually Have Positives During Disappointing Season

Canadiens’ Bergevin Impresses in Hiring Ducharme

Sabres News & Rumors: Eichel Trade, Ullmark Out, Risto Returns & More

Rangers Should Consider Nugent-Hopkins as Solution to Center Problems

Ottawa 67’s Time Machine: the Magical 2019 Playoff Run

Oilers’ Smith Records Historic Shutout in Win Over Canucks

Sharks’ Center Depth Tested Again Without Hertl

Tough Guy Tocchet Has Coyotes On Right Track

3 Takeaways From the Avalanche’s 3-2 Win Over Coyotes

St. Louis Blues: 3 Trade Deadline Targets

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Revisiting Bobby Ryan’s Triumphant Return to the Senators’ Lineup

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  • Oilers 2020-21 Roster Similar to Their 2017 Stanley Cup Playoff Team
  • Predators Still Actually Have Positives During Disappointing Season
  • Canadiens’ Bergevin Impresses in Hiring Ducharme
  • Sabres News & Rumors: Eichel Trade, Ullmark Out, Risto Returns & More
  • Rangers Should Consider Nugent-Hopkins as Solution to Center Problems