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Michael Wilson

Michael Wilson is a born and raised Calgarian covering the Flames for THW.

Flames’ Selanne & O’Reilly Offer Sheets Revisited

Michael Wilson | July 24, 2022

Offer sheets are rare in the NHL. Given the uncertainty, stigma, and compensatory draft picks involved, risk-averse general managers seldom use this avenue to acquire players. The Calgary Flames have a short…

Categories Flames History, Hockey History

Flames’ Treliving Faces Questions After Missing Out on Eichel

Michael Wilson | November 6, 2021

The Calgary Flames were reportedly a finalist for the services of malcontent superstar Jack Eichel. The chatter of a hefty package, which included forward Matthew Tkachuk, was ultimately were debunked.…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice

Flames’ Mangiapane Has Earned Team Canada Consideration

Michael Wilson | November 2, 2021

From undrafted in his first year of eligibility to being selected at 166th overall in the 2015 NHL Entry Draft to World Champion and MVP to Olympic hopeful, the last…

Categories Calgary Flames, Olympics

5 Takeaways from the Flames’ Sweep of the East

Michael Wilson | October 30, 2021

For the first time in a long time, the Calgary Flames are off to a strong start. After dropping the season opener against the Edmonton Oilers the Flames have picked…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames Are Learning to Play the Right Way Under Sutter

Michael Wilson | October 28, 2021

The Calgary Flames have never been strong starters. In a league where parity reigns and two points are always highly contested, it is absolutely essential to avoid falling into an…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames’ Gaudreau Should Not Rush to Sign an Extension

Michael Wilson | October 15, 2021

Fans have been asking how long Johnny Gaudreau will stay in Calgary ever since he signed his entry-level contract and played his first NHL game with the Calgary Flames. After…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice

Flames’ Success Hinges on a Resurgence from Sean Monahan

Michael Wilson | September 28, 2021

The Calgary Flames are taking a wager on Sean Monahan this season by hoping he can refind his form. The Monahan of old was a solid 30 goal scorer and…

Categories Calgary Flames

Blake Coleman Is a Perfect Fit For the Flames

Michael Wilson | August 14, 2021

Paying top dollar in unrestricted free agency is usually a risky proposition and has not always worked out for the Calgary Flames. In fact, rarely has it worked out. General…

Categories Advanced Stats, Calgary Flames

Flames’ Blue Line Faces Challenges with Loss of Giordano

Michael Wilson | August 9, 2021

When the Calgary Flames lost Mark Giordano to the Seattle Kraken in the 2021 NHL Expansion draft, they didn’t just lose their captain. They also lost a top defenseman and…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice

Flames Need to Shake off the Mediocrity and Go After Eichel

Michael Wilson | August 3, 2021

The Calgary Flames were among the more active teams on the opening day of NHL free agency. With the additions of Blake Coleman, Nikita Zadorov, Trevor Lewis, and Dan Vladar,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Hockey History

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