Flames Weekly: Blown Home Opener, Masterful Markstrom & Vladar Debut
Flames Weekly looks at how the Calgary Flames performed in the previous week. Be sure to check in every Monday for our take on the week that was and to find out…
Flames That Got Away: 3 Goalies Who Found Success Elsewhere
They say hindsight is 20/20. So, I’m quite positive every single NHL general manager looks back wistfully at former players who simply couldn’t cut the mustard on his team but…
Flames Prospects Report: Beck, Strömgren, Wolf & Poirier
Welcome back for another edition of the Calgary Flames prospects report! This is a reoccurring segment at The Hockey Writers, following the seasons and storylines of all the prospects in…
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4 Takeaways From Flames’ Overtime Loss to Ducks
After a disappointing season opener against the Edmonton Oilers, the Calgary Flames appeared very energized in the early going of their home opener against the Anaheim Ducks on Monday night,…
Flames Weekly: Season Opening Losing Streak Continues
Flames Weekly is our series on how the Calgary Flames performed the previous week. Be sure to check in every Monday for our take on the week that was and to find…
Flames’ Andersson’s “Dumb Penalty” Proves Costly in Loss to Oilers
The Calgary Flames continued their rough streak on Saturday night, as their 5-2 loss to the Edmonton Oilers marked their 12th straight opening night loss. Fans knew it would be…
Flames News & Rumors: Andersson, Tkachuk, Sutter, Captaincy & More
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, defenceman Rasmus Andersson is a little bit lighter in the wallet after being fined by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety…
NHL Rumors: Sabres, Stars, Flames, Oilers, Blackhawks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Buffalo Sabres are not willing to retain salary in any trade for Jack Eichel, which has ruled out one Stanley Cup contender who kicked…
Flames Won’t Get By on Defense Alone
The Calgary Flames are now a team made in the image of head coach Darryl Sutter. That means fans of the Boys in Red will see a mind-numbing brand of…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17
Some of the greatest players in National Hockey League history had big moments on this date. The records for the most wins by a goaltender and points by a defenseman…
Flames & Oilers Battle of Alberta Could Be Most Intense in Decades
For any true hockey fan, every NHL game is a great one to tune into. In any given game there always seem to be wowing plays, whether it be a…
Flames’ Harvey the Hound Seeks Redemption in Mascot Hall of Fame Vote
Last month, I was one angry hockey writer. I’d even say I was downright surly after hearing about a bogus online poll that ranked the legendary Harvey the Hound as…
Flames’ Gawdin Needs to Seize Opportunity with Richardson Out
On Monday afternoon, the Calgary Flames announced their 23-man roster to begin the 2021-22 NHL season. The final roster included 24-year-old Glenn Gawdin, who has had a good enough training…
