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Brett Krauss

Brett is a freelance writer covering the Calgary Flames here at The Hockey Writers. He is an enthusiast of hockey stats and continues to learn every day about the sports analytics movement. Brett enjoys using both statistical analysis and the old-fashioned eye test in his writing to create the best content for readers. His work at THW has been featured on the Calgary Flames' news feed for The Score and on Yardbarker. Brett is also part of THW's Flames Faceoff YouTube/podcast show where he brings his opinions each week on the team's current state of affairs.

Flames Should Shuffle Defence Pairs With Giordano & Andersson Struggling

Brett Krauss | March 30, 2021

You have to go back to 2012 to find the last time Calgary Flames captain Mark Giordano was not on the top defence pairing. Since then, “Gio” has been a…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Prospect Zary Impresses in AHL Debut

Brett Krauss | March 21, 2021

Due to the Canadian Hockey League delaying the 2020-21 seasons for the Western Hockey League and Ontario Hockey League, some teenagers have been able to get a taste of pro…

Categories Flames Prospects, NHL Prospects, Stockton Heat

6 Wingers the Flames Should Target at the Deadline

Brett Krauss | March 15, 2021

The Calgary Flames’ season is nearing that point which will determine whether they make the playoffs or suffer a more disappointing storyline. There is still some runway left, but the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Trade Deadline

Flames’ Prospect Dustin Wolf Rebounds After Rough Start in the AHL

Brett Krauss | March 8, 2021

There are many Calgary Flames fans who probably wince over having a feeling of excitement when they hear the phrase “goalie of the future”. During the tail end of Miikka…

Categories Flames Goaltending, NHL Goaltending, Stockton Heat

Flames in Need of a Winning Week to Rebuild Confidence and Playoff Hopes

Brett Krauss | February 25, 2021

The Calgary Flames put up a lackluster effort in a four-game series against the Vancouver Canucks where they were somewhat lucky to come away with a two-game split. Then the…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Need A Roster Player In Return For Sam Bennett

Brett Krauss | February 18, 2021

Elliotte Friedman recently dropped the news that Sam Bennett may be looking for a change of scenery, and there have been rumours swirling about what teams may have interest in…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Offense Overshadows Another Slow Start

Brett Krauss | February 7, 2021

The first Battle of Alberta was full of offence as the Calgary Flames came out victorious over the Edmonton Oilers, 6-4. It was an important win for the Flames as…

Categories Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames: 10 Takeaways After 10 Games

Brett Krauss | February 5, 2021

The Calgary Flames have begun their season in the Scotiabank North Division, finishing 4-5-1 in their first 10 games. They have games in hand on the Edmonton Oilers and Vancouver…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Tkachuk Not At Fault in Latest Controversy Despite Reputation

Brett Krauss | January 26, 2021

Death, Taxes, and Matthew Tkachuk finding himself apart of another controversy. It’s no shock to Calgary Flames fans to see him in this position, but once again he will likely…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Rewarded Early by New Top Line of Tkachuk, Lindholm & Dube

Brett Krauss | January 22, 2021

It was mentioned before the start of the season by Calgary Flames head coach Geoff Ward that Elias Lindholm would begin the season at center. It wasn’t until a couple…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Should Add Forward Oliver Okuliar to Prospect Pool

Brett Krauss | January 19, 2021

In recent seasons the Calgary Flames have seen the graduation of several homegrown prospects with the likes of Dillon Dube, Andrew Mangiapane, Rasmus Andersson, and now Juuso Valimaki this season.…

Categories Calgary Flames, Free Agents, Stockton Heat

Flames Could Use Dubois to Improve Down the Middle

Brett Krauss | January 10, 2021

It is just days until the 2020-21 NHL season starts, but already we have a blockbuster trade rumour with the news that Pierre-Luc Dubois may want out of Columbus. It’s…

Categories Calgary Flames
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