Leonardo Coelho

Leonardo Coelho started writing about the Calgary Flames for The Hockey Writers in 2018. After a few years covering the UBC Thunderbirds for his alma mater, he has now joined THW to generate meaningful content for anyone willing to know more about the C of Red. And, before someone asks, he's not related to Paulo Coelho.

Author's Posts

Is Gaudreau Making a Case for MVP?

January 9th, 2019 Johnny Gaudreau is having a season for the ages. Add to the fraction that the Calgary Flames are sitting atop the Western Conference 44 games into the season -- a feat the franchise hasn’t accomplished since 1993 – and the Salem, N.J. native's campaign looks even more special. His 35 points (16 goals, 19 assists)...

Flames' Rittich Solidifying Himself as Number One

December 31st, 2018 Whether the Calgary Flames declare it or not, David Rittich is their number one goaltender. He’s started five of the last six games and was brilliant in Thursday’s 4-1 road win against the Winnipeg Jets. He has also faced more shots than Mike Smith and played against the toughest opponents. The goalie – who entered the matchup...

Flames Recent Slide: Trend or Just a Red Flag?

December 26th, 2018 The Christmas break couldn’t come at a better time for the Calgary Flames. The team leads the Pacific Division with 47 points. They have lost three straight games, though. It’s their second three-game losing skid of the season. Saturday’s 3-1 defeat to the St. Louis Blues might serve as a wake up call for a common topic...

Flames' Brodie Finding His Groove Again

November 29th, 2018 At some point late last season, it seemed a no-brainer that the Calgary Flames would ship out TJ Brodie during the offseason. While Mark Giordano and Dougie Hamilton were having another stellar season as the team’s top pairing defensemen, Brodie and Travis Hamonic were struggling. Things have changed quickly during the...