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' 3 X-Factors Versus Jets
June 30th, 2020 The Calgary Flames face a difficult opponent in the Winnipeg Jets as they head into the 2020 Stanley Cup qualifying round. In the matchup, the Jets' top-heavy offense threatens to overwhelm the Flames' shaky defensive structure and inconsistent goaltending. If that materializes, Calgary will need to rise to the occasion to compete in a...
Flames GM Brad Treliving’s Draft History
June 26th, 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...
Thomas Edison Was the First to Film Hockey in 1898
June 23rd, 2020 In the winter of 1898, a group of ice hockey enthusiasts suited up for an outdoor game in West Orange, New Jersey. The frozen surface of Crystal Lake served as the venue for the match, which featured at least a dozen players. One spectator of note was also in attendance at the game: cinematographer William Heise, who was employed by...
Flames Don't Need to Pursue Taylor Hall
May 30th, 2020 Picture for a moment – as many fans have – Taylor Hall in a Calgary Flames' sweater come the 2020-21 NHL season. The star winger is an impending unrestricted free agent (UFA), and the Flames project to have the type of cap space necessary to compete for his services in 2020 free agency. Taylor Hall, Arizona Coyotes (Photo by...
Jarome Iginla Deserved the 2002 Hart Trophy
May 2nd, 2020 The NHL’s 2001-02 season was one of few goals, many saves, and one infamous award snub. Given that this was the "dead puck era," it's fitting that one skater—Jarome Iginla—and two goalies—Patrick Roy and José Théodore—were named as the finalists for the Hart Memorial Trophy. Still, Iginla was the favourite going into the...
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...
