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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 Claim Zach Redmond off Waivers

Jon Bateman | January 30, 2017

Flames general manager, Brad Treliving has an opportunity to claim a NHL player with 130 games of experience who makes below the league minimum in salary. Of course, there’s no…

Top 10 Flames Goalies of All-Time

Jon Bateman | January 27, 2017

Chad Johnson and Brian Elliott would probably testify that it isn’t easy to be a goalie for the Calgary Flames. After all, only nine goalies have played more than 100…

Changes Are Overdue for the Flames

Jon Bateman | January 21, 2017

Eyebrows raised around Calgary when Sam Bennett was scratched before Thursday night’s game against the Nashville Predators. But, it’s a step in the right direction. Before his press box demotion,…

Flames Goalies for Sale at Deadline?

Jon Bateman | January 17, 2017

Chad Johnson has earned the title of top goalie for the Calgary Flames this season. However, Brian Elliott is one season removed from leading the NHL in save percentage and…

Flames’ Playoff Push Lacks Urgency

Jon Bateman | January 11, 2017

What a difference a week makes. Just when their strong special teams seemed to be leading the Calgary Flames to the playoffs, they’ve jeopardized it with poor play. Nothing demonstrated…

Calgary Flames: Sell High or Stay the Course?

Jon Bateman | January 6, 2017

It may have been Jarome Iginla’s final visit to the Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary but Iginla and the Flames weren’t interested in a nostalgic trip down memory lane. In fact, it was…

Who Can Help Flames’ Defense?

Jon Bateman | December 31, 2016

Every time Dennis Wideman pinches in from the point, head coach, Glen Gulutzan and the Calgary Flames collectively must hold their breath. All too often a speedy winger will chip…

Dillon Dube: A Versatile Addition to Team Canada

Jon Bateman | December 30, 2016

Many would be shocked to hear a 56th overall pick from 2016 was able to beat five first round picks from the last two years to make the Team Canada…

Puck Luck in Colorado?

Jon Bateman | December 29, 2016

Four straight second-period deflections off the bodies of Colorado Avalanche players helped vault the Flames to their ninth win in their last 12 games. However, as friendly as the puck…

Inconsistent Defense Hurts Flames

Jon Bateman | December 21, 2016

Strong goaltending is great, but inconsistent efforts and poor defensive accountability will eventually start to cost any team victories and the Flames are no exception. Emotionless play at the beginning…

Gaudreau Regains Focus by Having Fun

Jon Bateman | December 13, 2016

It took a fractured finger for Johnny Gaudreau to realize that having fun is a huge component of his personal success on the ice. That same injury may have also…

Ferland Finds His Game

Jon Bateman | December 7, 2016

Kevin Bieksa and Micheal Ferland hate each other. But, since their feud began 18 months ago, Ferland has elevated his game to a whole new level. Still, the hatred between…

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