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Darcy Hume

Darcy has been a die-hard Flames fan for as long as he can remember, even pre-dating his love affair with beer. Recently a graduate from SAIT in Journalism, Darcy is currently enrolled at the University of Calgary. Annoy him on twitter: @realdarcyhume

Dougie Hamilton Finding Niche With Flames

Darcy Hume | February 1, 2017

In a year laden with controversy, Dougie Hamilton has silenced the rumors and is performing to his potential with the Calgary Flames. One year removed from setting career high’s in goals…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice

Matthew Tkachuk Is Here to Stay

Darcy Hume | January 14, 2017

With 39-games come and gone, the Calgary Flames have made a decision to keep Matthew Tkachuk, thus burning one of eight years for his UFA (Unrestricted Free Agency) availability. Through…

Categories Calgary Flames

New Years Resolutions: Flames Need Improvement

Darcy Hume | December 28, 2016

New year, new me as the cliche goes — but for some Flames, ringing in the New Year should come with new resolutions. With the up-and-down season the Flames have endured…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice

Report Card: Flames Offseason Additions

Darcy Hume | December 14, 2016

Thirty-one games into the season, the Flames are atop the Pacific Division due in large part to contributions from their offseason acquisitions. As we approach the end of another semester…

Categories Calgary Flames

Special Teams Saving Flames

Darcy Hume | December 6, 2016

One of the chief issues when examining the Calgary Flames’ slow start to the year was the shortcomings of their power play and penalty kill. Ranking 30th in both categories…

Categories Calgary Flames

Special Teams Sinking The Flames

Darcy Hume | November 15, 2016

Enduring yet another tumultuous start, Calgary Flames fans have little to be optimistic about. The veterans of this team are under-performing and they are losing the special teams battles night…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management

Decision Time on Matthew Tkachuk

Darcy Hume | November 1, 2016

For all intents and purposes, Matthew Tkachuk has come in with the Calgary Flames and made a positive impact. Through this time, we see some issues with his game, but…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Prospects

Acquisitions Create New Expectations For Flames

Darcy Hume | October 13, 2016

New year, new me — as the saying goes. But, for the 2016-17 Calgary Flames it’s time for rubber to meet the road. Two clichés that close together and you…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Transactions

Flames Training Camp: The Land of Opportunity

Darcy Hume | September 27, 2016

With the Calgary Flames preseason underway, there is a common narrative among players and coaches. It’s the story of second chances and how they can have a positive impact. Ranging from…

Categories Calgary Flames, Previews and Predictions

Flames Cap Woes Just Another Hurdle

Darcy Hume | September 18, 2016

Yesterday, amid the hype surrounding the Young Stars Classic in Penticton — we learned that the Flames cap took a hit. In a bad way. Correction: #Flames have $7.87m in…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management

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