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Alex 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

Alex Hamilton | February 26, 2019

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…

Categories Flames Management

5 Forwards the Flames Could Target at the Deadline

Alex Hamilton | February 3, 2019

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,…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Options for Replacing Smith

Alex Hamilton | December 27, 2018

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…

Categories Flames Goaltending

Division-Leading Flames Hottest in Over a Decade

Alex Hamilton | December 12, 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…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Still Searching for a Good Starter

Alex Hamilton | December 5, 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…

Categories Flames Goaltending

Back Up the Money Truck for Matthew Tkachuk

Alex Hamilton | December 1, 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’…

Categories Advanced Stats, Calgary Flames

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