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AvatarJon 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

June 28, 2017 by Jon Bateman

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, …

Read moreFlames Should Sign Familiar Free Agents

Categories Calgary Flames, Free Agents Tags 2017 NHL Free Agency, Alex Chiasson, Chad Johnson, Kris Versteeg, Michael Stone, Top Story

Gaudreau Needs a Bounce-Back Season

June 12, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Johnny Gaudreau

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 …

Read moreGaudreau Needs a Bounce-Back Season

Categories Calgary Flames Tags Glen Gulutzan, Johnny Gaudreau, Micheal Ferland, Sean Monahan

Flames Must Learn from Mistakes

April 19, 2017April 15, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Dougie Hamilton, Calgary Flames

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? …

Read moreFlames Must Learn from Mistakes

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Brian Elliott, Dougie Hamilton, Kris Versteeg, Mark Giordano, Top Story

Flames Will Need A Strong Supporting Cast

April 19, 2017April 10, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Troy Brouwer, Calgary Flames

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 …

Read moreFlames Will Need A Strong Supporting Cast

Categories Calgary Flames Tags 2017 NHL Playoffs, Curtis Lazar, Dennis Wideman, Lance Bouma, Troy Brouwer

Flames Lose Composure in Playoff Rehearsal

March 31, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Matthew Tkachuk, Calgary Flames, NHL

  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 …

Read moreFlames Lose Composure in Playoff Rehearsal

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management Tags Glen Gulutzan, Jarome Iginla, Kris Versteeg, Matthew Tkachuk, Top Story

Flames Consistent Play Is Contagious

March 29, 2017 by Jon Bateman

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 …

Read moreFlames Consistent Play Is Contagious

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management Tags Johnny Gaudreau, Micheal Ferland, Mikael Backlund, Sean Monahan, Top Story

Flames Proving They Are Contenders

March 28, 2017March 27, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Mikael Backlund, Calgary Flames

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 …

Read moreFlames Proving They Are Contenders

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Flames Goaltending Tags Matt Bartkowski, Matthew Tkachuk, Micheal Ferland, Mikael Backlund

Scapegoats Shine in Flames Win

March 14, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Dennis Wideman

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 …

Read moreScapegoats Shine in Flames Win

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management Tags Dennis Wideman, Deryk Engelland, Glen Gulutzan, Top Story, Troy Brouwer

Elliott Saves Win Streak with Shutouts

March 12, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Brian Elliott, Calgary Flames, NHL

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 …

Read moreElliott Saves Win Streak with Shutouts

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Goaltending Tags Brian Elliott, Dougie Hamilton, Glen Gulutzan, Mikael Backlund, Top Story

Flames Flourish with Deep Lineup

March 6, 2017 by Jon Bateman

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 …

Read moreFlames Flourish with Deep Lineup

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Transactions Tags Kris Versteeg, Sean Monahan, T.J. Brodie, Top Story, Troy Brouwer

Flames Find Ways to Keep Winning

March 4, 2017February 28, 2017 by Jon Bateman
Sam Bennett

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 …

Read moreFlames Find Ways to Keep Winning

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Management, Flames Transactions, Trade Deadline Tags 2017 Trade Deadline, Brad Treliving, Johnny Gaudreau, Matt Bartkowski, Michael Stone, Top Story

Who Can Play With T.J. Brodie?

February 6, 2017 by Jon Bateman

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 …

Read moreWho Can Play With T.J. Brodie?

Categories Calgary Flames, Flames Transactions Tags Brad Treliving, Dennis Wideman, Glen Gulutzan, T.J. Brodie, Top Story
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