Alex Hamilton

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

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Division-Leading Flames Hottest in Over a Decade

December 12th, 2018 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 the best Flames team in many years. Early this week, they were on top of the West for the first time since Jan. 5, 1993. This achievement is even more impressive...

Flames Still Searching for a Good Starter

December 5th, 2018 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 Smith should reclaim the job of the number one goalie. That Smith got another chance to be the starting goalie after “Big Save Dave” Rittich...

Back Up the Money Truck for Matthew Tkachuk

December 1st, 2018 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’ major breakout player this year, on pace for an 89-point season in the final year of his entry-level deal. His numbers will likely come...