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Derek Olsen

Derek Olsen has a bachelor's degree with focuses in History and English, in addition to a Bachelor of Education degree. He grew up an avid sports fan and participant, but hockey has and always will be the most important to him. He has a relative presence in the ever-expanding sports cards and memorabilia industry and claims his collection will "be his retirement". Derek is pleased to be able to write for The Hockey Writers and to cover the Calgary Flames.

Flames’ 2024 Free Agent Additions & Subtractions

Derek Olsen | July 4, 2024

It has been four days of the NHL’s annual free agent frenzy, and there is plenty of buzz surrounding some of the contracts handed out. A grand total of $1.12…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Transactions, Free Agents

3 Contracts the Flames Could Take on for Assets

Derek Olsen | June 27, 2024

The 2023-24 NHL season has finally come to its official end with the Stanley Cup being awarded to the Florida Panthers. It is paramount for teams to begin looking towards…

Categories Calgary Flames

Calgary Flames’ Potential 2nd & 3rd Round Draft Options

Derek Olsen | June 19, 2024

The 2024 NHL Entry Draft is rapidly approaching, taking place on June 28 and 29. The intensive travelling and studying done by each franchise’s scouting staff is about to pay…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL Entry Draft

Projecting Dustin Wolf’s Next Contract with the Calgary Flames

Derek Olsen | June 11, 2024

It’s almost mid-June, and most hockey fans are tuning into the Stanley Cup Final matchup between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida Panthers. If not, they are most likely looking…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending, Free Agents

Flames Have Great Draft Options with 28th Pick

Derek Olsen | June 5, 2024

June has begun, and a lot of focus in the hockey world is rightfully shifting towards the 2024 NHL Entry Draft. The event takes place at the end of this…

Categories Calgary Flames, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Flames’ Draft Options if Tij Iginla Is Gone

Derek Olsen | May 28, 2024

As May is nearing its end, all of the NHL’s non-playoff teams are gearing up for the NHL Entry Draft. The official dates for the event are June 28 and…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management, NHL Entry Draft, NHL Prospects

Calgary Flames’ Best Undrafted Players of All-Time

Derek Olsen | May 24, 2024

*This archive was originally published during the 2023 offseason We’re in the middle of summer, and not much is happening in the world of hockey. The Calgary Flames have had…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames History, Hockey History

Flames Should Be Wary of Necas Acquisition

Derek Olsen | May 22, 2024

The conference finals are nearly underway, and thus the NHL is one step closer to crowning this year’s champion. While most Canadian hockey fans tuned in to the “Battle of…

Categories Calgary Flames, Carolina Hurricanes, Editor's Choice, Flames Management, Free Agents

Calgary Flames: 3 Quality Overseas Free Agents Available

Derek Olsen | May 14, 2024

The NHL Playoffs are into Round 2 and are providing hockey fans with a plethora of dramatic moments to be etched into the history of the game forever. What is…

Categories Calgary Flames, Free Agents, KHL

Flames’ Andrew Mangiapane Headed to the World Championships

Derek Olsen | May 5, 2024

After a disappointing 2023-24 NHL season, the Calgary Flames and their fanbase are licking their wounds. This was the second consecutive season in which they missed the playoffs. Most players…

Categories Calgary Flames, International Hockey

Calgary Wranglers 2024 Second Round Playoff Primer

Derek Olsen | April 29, 2024

Despite their parent NHL team failing to qualify for the playoffs, the American Hockey League’s (AHL) Calgary Wranglers are alive and well. The team finished the 2023-24 season with a…

Categories AHL, Calgary Flames, Coachella Valley Firebirds, Flames Prospects

Flames’ Kadri Exceeded Expectations in 2023-24

Derek Olsen | April 22, 2024

The 2023-24 NHL regular season is officially over for the Calgary Flames. The team was effectively eliminated from the playoffs in early April and will not partake in any postseason…

Categories Calgary Flames
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