Gary Pearson

Flames Have a New Unsung Hero in Martin Pospíšil

Gary Pearson | February 25, 2024

After just 42 games in the NHL, Martin Pospíšil has quickly and quietly become one of the Calgary Flames’ most important players. Despite scoring two goals in his last two…

Oliver Kylington’s First Goal Back Highlights Flames Win Over Jets

Gary Pearson | February 20, 2024

On Monday, Oliver Kylington scored the opening goal in the Flames’ 6-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets, his first since returning to the NHL after a season-and-half absence. The goal…

3 Reasons the Flames Should Trade Jacob Markstrom

Gary Pearson | February 15, 2024

Despite being the most influential reason the Calgary Flames are within two games of a playoff spot, they should pull the trigger on a Jacob Markstrom trade. No sane human…

3 Reasons the Calgary Flames Have Won 5 Straight Road Games

Gary Pearson | February 11, 2024

Don’t look now, but the scorching-hot Calgary Flames, after beating the New York Islanders 5-2, have won five on the bounce in enemy environs. A plethora of factors have contributed…

Extended Winning Streaks Elusive for Calgary Flames

Gary Pearson | February 8, 2024

The Calgary Flames played arguably their best game of the season in Tuesday’s 4-1 victory over Boston. They notched their second consecutive triumph after beating the Chicago Blackhawks at home…

What the Calgary Flames Can Expect From Andrei Kuzmenko

Gary Pearson | February 6, 2024

Andrei Kuzmenko will suit up for the first time as a member of the Calgary Flames on Tuesday in Boston, but what can head coach Ryan Huska and company expect…

Calgary Flames Fans Deserve Better Than 35 Years of Mediocrity

Gary Pearson | February 2, 2024

While many words come to mind to characterize the Calgary Flames organization since its lonesome 1989 Stanley Cup triumph, mediocrity best encapsulates ongoings in the Stampede city. Fittingly, that same…

3 Most Disappointing Calgary Flames at the All-Star Break

Gary Pearson | January 30, 2024

The Calgary Flames’ playoff hopes are hanging by a thread, with their case to secure a wild-card spot being hindered by the underwhelming play of the three most disappointing players…

Calgary Flames’ 3 Best Players of 2023-24 at the Halfway Point

Gary Pearson | January 24, 2024

The Calgary Flames, despite their current three-game losing streak, are still within reach of a Western Conference Wild-Card spot thanks to the solid play of about five players, three of…

NHL Helped Flames by Selecting Elias Lindholm for All-Star Game

Gary Pearson | January 19, 2024

The NHL selected Elias Lindholm as the Calgary Flames’ sole representative for the 2024 All-Star Game in Toronto, a perplexing decision that could work out in Calgary’s favour. When news…

Flames Emerging as NHL’s Comeback Kids

Gary Pearson | January 14, 2024

In a season with more ups and downs than a sailboat caught in a hurricane, the Calgary Flames’ ability to overturn third-period deficits has been an illuminating bright spot. Under…

Flames’ Special Teams, a Frustrating Contradiction

Gary Pearson | January 12, 2024

The Calgary Flames have the NHL’s third-worst power play, overshadowing their elite penalty kill and hampering the team’s chances of reining in a wild-card spot. It’s familiar territory for a…