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Jon Bateman

Jon is a Calgary resident and life-long Flames fan who is a new contributor on TheHockeyWriters.com. You can follow Jon on Twitter @sportfanyyc where you'll probably learn a bit more about sledge hockey as well.

Flames Should Sign Familiar Free Agents

Jon Bateman | June 28, 2017

The Calgary Flames have a lot of unanswered questions heading into the 2017-18 season, but it’s unlikely they will find many answers among the available free agents this year. No,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Free Agents

Gaudreau Needs a Bounce-Back Season

Jon Bateman | June 12, 2017

Like many NHL teams, the Calgary Flames have a lot of uncertainty surrounding their roster this summer. Whether it’s their search for quality goalies, the intrigue of the Las Vegas expansion, or…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Must Learn from Mistakes

Jon Bateman | April 15, 2017

It was a winnable hockey game. The Calgary Flames outplayed the Anaheim Ducks five-on-five and Brian Elliott made 38 of 41 saves in a 3-2 loss. So, what went wrong?…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending

Flames Will Need A Strong Supporting Cast

Jon Bateman | April 10, 2017

The Calgary Flames will need outstanding performances from their entire supporting cast of players if they want to upset the Anaheim Ducks in the playoffs. Late in the season, head…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Lose Composure in Playoff Rehearsal

Jon Bateman | March 31, 2017

  The old saying “Don’t cut off your nose to spite your face” is one the Calgary Flames might want to remember as they head into the playoffs. It’s the…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management

Flames Consistent Play Is Contagious

Jon Bateman | March 29, 2017

Following Mikael Backlund’s lead, the Calgary Flames are creating team success ahead of individual glory by playing a complete style of hockey. Fans are seeing fewer turnovers, especially from Johnny…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management

Flames Proving They Are Contenders

Jon Bateman | March 27, 2017

Last week, the Calgary Flames battled through a tough three-game road trip, an untimely suspension and a key injury to prove they won’t be playoff pushovers. It started when recently promoted…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Flames Goaltending

Scapegoats Shine in Flames Win

Jon Bateman | March 14, 2017

Are Dennis Wideman, Deryk Engelland and Troy Brouwer overpaid or over the hill? Maybe, but the Calgary Flames needed them to beat the Stanley Cup Champions. Okay, they also needed…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management

Elliott Saves Win Streak with Shutouts

Jon Bateman | March 12, 2017

Remember Brian Elliott’s awful .882 save percentage in his first 12 games? Back then he was keeping the Calgary Flames from the playoffs. Not anymore. Today, Elliott and his recent…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending

Flames Flourish with Deep Lineup

Jon Bateman | March 6, 2017

The Calgary Flames have 10 players with 10 goals or more so far in the 2016-17 season. That kind of scoring depth mixed with an enhanced defense corps has vaulted…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Transactions

Flames Find Ways to Keep Winning

Jon Bateman | February 28, 2017

Giving up the first goal in five of the last six games isn’t a recipe for success but the Calgary Flames have shown they like to do things the hard…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management, Flames Transactions, Trade Deadline

Who Can Play With T.J. Brodie?

Jon Bateman | February 6, 2017

T.J. Brodie is the first Calgary Flames defenseman since 2008 to record four assists in a game. He is a great asset, but he needs a better defense partner. In…

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Transactions
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