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Lucas AndersonLucas 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.

Calgary Flames: Best and Worst Drafts in Team History

August 7, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Calgary Flames Best and Worst Drafts in Team History Sam Bennett Matthew Tkachuk Theoren Fleury

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 …

Read moreCalgary Flames: Best and Worst Drafts in Team History

Categories Archives, Flames History Tags Al MacInnis, Gary Roberts, Matthew Tkachuk, Sam Bennett

Flames’ 3 X-Factors Versus Jets

June 30, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Johnny Gaudreau

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 …

Read moreFlames’ 3 X-Factors Versus Jets

Categories Calgary Flames, Winnipeg Jets Tags 2020 NHL Playoffs, David Rittich, Johnny Gaudreau, Sam Bennett

Flames GM Brad Treliving’s Draft History

June 26, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving

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 …

Read moreFlames GM Brad Treliving’s Draft History

Categories Archives, Flames History Tags Brad Treliving, Matthew Tkachuk, Rasmus Andersson, Sam Bennett

Thomas Edison Was the First to Film Hockey in 1898

July 8, 2020June 23, 2020 by Lucas Anderson

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 …

Read moreThomas Edison Was the First to Film Hockey in 1898

Categories Editor's Choice, Hockey History Tags Thomas Edison

Flames Don’t Need to Pursue Taylor Hall

May 30, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Taylor Hall Arizona Coyotes

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 …

Read moreFlames Don’t Need to Pursue Taylor Hall

Categories Calgary Flames, Free Agents Tags 2020 NHL Free Agency, Taylor Hall

Jarome Iginla Deserved the 2002 Hart Trophy

May 2, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Jarome Iginla Calgary Flames NHL Awards

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 …

Read moreJarome Iginla Deserved the 2002 Hart Trophy

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames History Tags Hart Trophy, Jarome Iginla, Jose Theodore

Jagr’s Final Flames Season Revisited

April 6, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Jaromir Jagr

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 …

Read moreJagr’s Final Flames Season Revisited

Categories Flames History Tags Jaromir Jagr, Travelling Jagrs

Flames Could Lose Neal-Lucic Deal with the NHL Pause

March 24, 2020March 22, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Milan Lucic Calgary Flames

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. …

Read moreFlames Could Lose Neal-Lucic Deal with the NHL Pause

Categories Editor's Choice, Flames Transactions, Oilers Transactions Tags Coronavirus, James Neal, Milan Lucic

Flames’ Mangiapane Having Breakout Season

March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Malcolm Subban, Andrew Mangiapane

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 …

Read moreFlames’ Mangiapane Having Breakout Season

Categories Calgary Flames Tags Andrew Mangiapane

Flames’ Talbot Deserves Extended Look as Starter Over Rittich

March 6, 2020March 6, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Cam Talbot Calgary Flames

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 …

Read moreFlames’ Talbot Deserves Extended Look as Starter Over Rittich

Categories Flames Goaltending, NHL Goaltending Tags Cam Talbot, David Rittich

Flames’ Playoff Push Needs More from Gaudreau and Monahan

February 29, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Calgary Flames Elias Lindholm, Johnny Gaudreau Matthew Tkachuk

Sean Monahan and Johnny Gaudreau are now in their sixth full season together with the Calgary Flames. Over their first five seasons, they established themselves as a top-tier offensive duo, …

Read moreFlames’ Playoff Push Needs More from Gaudreau and Monahan

Categories Calgary Flames Tags Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan

Flames’ Tkachuk Silencing Critics Since Kassian Battle

February 23, 2020 by Lucas Anderson
Matthew Tkachuk Calgary Flames

Six weeks have passed since the Calgary Flames faced the Edmonton Oilers on Jan. 11. In the aftermath of the game, threats were made, billboards were installed in Edmonton, and …

Read moreFlames’ Tkachuk Silencing Critics Since Kassian Battle

Categories Calgary Flames Tags Ethan Bear, Matthew Tkachuk, Zack Kassian
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