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Ian Pham

Flames Have Faith in Talbot’s Comeback Season

Ian Pham | July 8, 2019

The Calgary Flames made some modest yet impactful moves thus far since free agency opened on July 1. One of the pressing matters that Flames general manager Brad Treliving tackled…

Categories Flames Goaltending

Should the Flames Consider Bobrovsky?

Ian Pham | June 6, 2019

Goaltending has been an issue plaguing the Calgary Flames for the last several years. It was a recurring problem throughout the entire 2018-19 National Hockey League regular season, and continues…

Categories Flames Goaltending

Flames Need More Muscle to Be Cup Contenders

Ian Pham | May 24, 2019

Is it an exaggeration to say that the Calgary Flames got absolutely destroyed in Round 1 of the 2019 Stanley Cup Playoffs? I don’t think so, and I doubt anyone…

Categories Calgary Flames

Mike Smith is the Only Thing Going Right for the Flames

Ian Pham | April 17, 2019

Recall the night of March 2, when the Calgary Flames home crowd, unhappy with a few bad goals allowed by Flames goaltender Mike Smith, decided to express their frustrations with…

Categories Flames Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Flames’ Neal Ends Cold Streak In Final Stretch

Ian Pham | April 4, 2019

Calgary Flames left-winger James Neal is a patient individual. This can be seen by his persistent play all season long, creating numerous scoring opportunities, dealing big hits when they mattered,…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Tying up Loose Ends as Playoffs Loom

Ian Pham | March 25, 2019

It has been a roller coaster ride for the Calgary Flames in the second half of this 2018-19 NHL regular season. Coming in hot after the holidays to start off…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Goaltending Still in Question as Playoffs Draw Near

Ian Pham | March 10, 2019

For the Calgary Flames, it seemed like the issue was put to bed ages ago. Not only was netminder Mike Smith finally hitting his stride, but newbie goalie David Rittich…

Categories Flames Goaltending, NHL Goaltending

Flames Show Signs of Life After Rough Start in February

Ian Pham | February 20, 2019

Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters was in good spirits going into the All-Star break. Having just defeated the Carolina Hurricanes in an overtime thriller to cap off a successful…

Categories Calgary Flames

Lindholm’s ‘Trolling’ Is Just Good Old Hockey Fun

Ian Pham | February 7, 2019

Calgary Flames right-winger Elias Lindholm had himself a good time against his former team, the Carolina Hurricanes, last Sunday afternoon (Feb. 3). The Flames fought hard to beat Carolina 4-3,…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Cleaning Up Some Bad Habits

Ian Pham | January 23, 2019

The issue of complacency has been on the mind of Calgary Flames head coach Bill Peters for a while now. After all, when things are going well, it is easy…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Giordano: Leadership on & off the Ice

Ian Pham | January 15, 2019

This 2018-19 National Hockey League season has been full of surprises for the Calgary Flames. From railroading the competition all the way to the top of the Western Conference, ranking…

Categories Calgary Flames

These Dominant Flames Are Here to Stay

Ian Pham | January 7, 2019

Several weeks ago, as the holiday season was entering its peak, the Calgary Flames went into Christmas break with questions lingering about their NHL elite status. Though they have been…

Categories Calgary Flames
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