Lucas Anderson
Lucas Anderson lives in Calgary, AB, and covers the Calgary Flames for THW. He is a graduate of the University of Toronto, where he completed his Master's in Cinema Studies. Lucas writes on topics including sports, film, visual culture, and history. He still thinks about the Atlanta Thrashers, his former favourite NHL team.
Author's Posts
Flames GM Brad Treliving’s Draft History
April 16th, 2020 Brad Treliving took over as the general manager of the Calgary Flames on April 28, 2014. He’d earlier served as the assistant general manager of the Arizona Coyotes and the GM of its AHL affiliate, the San Antonio Rampage. As of the 2019-20 NHL season, Treliving has helmed the Flames at six NHL Entry Drafts. Calgary Flames GM Brad...
Jagr’s Final Flames Season Revisited
April 6th, 2020 Jaromir Jagr’s NHL career concluded quietly in the 2017-18 season. The 45-year-old legend had joined the Calgary Flames on a one-year deal, but he lasted just 22 games before injuries led to the termination of his contract. Despite the early exit, his stint with the Flames featured memorable moments on and off the ice. Jaromir...
Calgary Flames: Best and Worst Drafts in Team History
March 29th, 2020 Since the Atlanta Flames relocated to Calgary in 1980, the team has taken part in 30 NHL Entry Drafts. In the 1980s, they drafted numerous top-tier NHL stars – including Al MacInnis, Mike Vernon, Gary Roberts, Brett Hull, Theoren Fleury, and Joe Nieuwendyk. Some of these players played key roles in the team’s 1989 Stanley Cup win....
Flames Could Lose Neal-Lucic Deal with the NHL Pause
March 22nd, 2020 The outcome of the James Neal-Milan Lucic trade was a storyline to follow in the 2019-20 NHL season. Now, the NHL has paused play amid concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. If the regular season doesn't resume, do the Calgary Flames or the Edmonton Oilers win the trade in its first year? 2019 Trade: Calgary Flames - Milan Lucic /...
Flames’ Mangiapane Having Breakout Season
March 16th, 2020 Andrew Mangiapane’s emergence in the 2019-20 season was a welcome development for the Calgary Flames. Before the NHL suspended play amid coronavirus concerns, he had secured a spot on the team's second line and was on pace for a 20-goal campaign. He sits with 17 goals and 15 assists for 32 points in 68 games. Vegas Golden Knights...
Flames’ Talbot Deserves Extended Look as Starter Over Rittich
March 6th, 2020 It’s time the Calgary Flames give Cam Talbot an extended look in their crease. The team no doubt views David Rittich as their long-term starter – and probably even their playoff goalie. But he’s in the midst of several weeks of inconsistent play. Talbot, meanwhile, is coming off wins as the starter in back-to-back games. Cam...
