Ryan Pike

Peyton Krebs – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Ryan Pike | May 20, 2019

Peyton Krebs 2018-19 Team: Kootenay ICE (#19)Date of Birth: January 26, 2001Place of Birth: Okotoks, AlbertaHt: 5-foot-11 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: LeftPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings No disrespect…

Dylan Cozens – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Ryan Pike | May 18, 2019

Dylan Cozens 2018-19 Team: Lethbridge Hurricanes (#24)Date of Birth: February 9, 2001Place of Birth: Whitehorse, YukonHt: 6-foot-3 Wt: 181 poundsShoots: RightPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings The Hockey…

Kirby Dach – 2019 NHL Draft Prospect Profile

Ryan Pike | May 18, 2019

Kirby Dach 2018-19 Team: Saskatoon Blades (#77)Date of Birth: January 21, 2001Place of Birth: St. Albert, AlbertaHt: 6-foot-4 Wt: 198 poundsShoots: RightPosition: CentreNHL Draft Eligibility: 2019 first-year eligible Rankings The…

Flames Fizzle in Playoffs, But Made Massive Improvements

Ryan Pike | April 30, 2019

The 2018-19 season was both a banner year for the Calgary Flames and one defined by a missed opportunity. The organization enjoyed their best regular season in a generation, finishing…

Flames’ Dream Season Buried by Avalanche

Ryan Pike | April 20, 2019

The Calgary Flames were the second-best team in the National Hockey League during the 2018-19 regular season, winning 50 games. However, their breakout season came to a screeching halt via…

Flames Shouldn’t Waste Smith’s Strong Goaltending

Ryan Pike | April 15, 2019

Heading into the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs, the Calgary Flames looked like a potential Cup contender. However, the most common source of pre-playoff anxiety was their goaltending. Ironically, through the…

Flames’ Fourth Line Swings Playoff Opener

Ryan Pike | April 12, 2019

The Calgary Flames began their 2019 Stanley Cup playoff journey with Game 1 against the Colorado Avalanche. They won 4-0, capturing their first post-season victory since 2015. The game-winning goal…

Deep Flames Battle Top-Heavy Avalanche

Ryan Pike | April 11, 2019

The Calgary Flames had a regular season for the ages in 2018-19, winning 50 games for the second time in franchise history and finishing second overall. Their reward for their…

5 Key Changes in Flames Breakout Season

Ryan Pike | April 9, 2019

The Calgary Flames finished the 2018-19 regular season second in the National Hockey League’s overall standings. Considering that they missed the playoffs by 11 points the season prior, it was…

5 Key Games in Flames Breakout Season

Ryan Pike | April 6, 2019

The Calgary Flames had a regular season to remember in 2018-19. Their performance in the standings was their second-best only behind their Stanley Cup (and Presidents’ Trophy) winning campaign in…

The Flames’ MVP – Gaudreau or Giordano?

Ryan Pike | March 31, 2019

The Calgary Flames are enjoying their best on-ice performance in 30 years. In the standings, the team is seeing successes they haven’t seen since the 1988-89 season that netted them…

Handicapping Flames Potential Playoff Opponents

Ryan Pike | March 28, 2019

For the third time in five seasons under general manager Brad Treliving, the Calgary Flames are headed to the Stanley Cup playoffs. But for a team that has escaped the…