Calgary Flames News & Opinion

World Junior Hockey Championships 2011: Canada-USA Semifinal Breakdown

Christopher Ralph | January 3, 2011

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…

Darryl Sutter hits the dusty trail

Ryan Pike | December 28, 2010

The Calgary Flames announced this afternoon that long-time team general manager Darryl Sutter has stepped down from his capacity as general manager and executive vice-president. He will be replaced on…

Stocking the cupboard – assessing the Flames prospects

Ryan Pike | December 28, 2010

It’s no big secret that Calgary Flames general manager Darryl Sutter isn’t the most popular guy in the world right now. Following the Flames’ 5-2 victory over the Buffalo Sabres…

World Junior Championships 2011 Players To Watch – Part 3: Best of the Rest – Is Sven Bartchi the Next El Nino?

Christopher Ralph | December 24, 2010

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst Hockey fans look forward to Christmas; Die hard hockey fans look more forward to Boxing Day and the start of the World…

Lanny McDonald – Ask the Alumni

Andrew Rodger | November 24, 2010

Our first guest for the “Ask the Alumni” series at The Hockey Writers was Stanley Cup Champion and Hall of Fame member Lanny McDonald. Readers sent in their questions, and the hockey legend himself answered them.

Stefan Meyer – Calgary Flames: Tribute To The Working Class

Christopher Ralph | November 4, 2010

Plumber. Role player. Plugger. Sparksplug. Energy player. Grinder. Menace. Pest.

All of these are worthy descriptors of the 25 year old Meyer.

He, in fact, takes pride in his developing role as league menace. As Scott Cruickshank of the Calgary Herald reported:

Flames Win Round 2 in the Battle of Alberta

Marcy Di Michele | October 19, 2010

There’s never a dull moment when it comes to the battle of Alberta. The rivalry between the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames has been one of the best in hockey…

NHL Top 100 Prospect Rankings (Part 3: 26 to 50)

Christopher Ralph | October 1, 2010

Christopher Ralph is THW’s prospect and draft analyst. To qualify for this list, a prospect has to be drafted or signed as a free agent and is eligible for the…

Fantasy Hockey: Right Wing Rankings

The Hockey Writers | September 27, 2010

There isn’t a ton to like about right wing. To say it is shallow is an understatement. Joe Pavelski didn’t even sniff our top 40 centers, yet finds himself as…

Top-10 Hockey Teeth

The Hockey Writers | July 14, 2010

It’s no secret that hockey players lose a lot of teeth. Some guys sacrifice their bodies in front of the net, others catch a random high-stick, and sometimes guys are just made the better of when the gloves drop. Here’s a list of some of the most memorable mugs of the NHL.

13 Frenzied Thoughts About 13 Free Agent Signings

Mike Colligan | July 3, 2010

For an up-to-date list of where all the summer’s free-agents are headed, check out TSN’s sortable tracker. Hungry for leftovers? NHL.com has a list of 40 players still looking…

Top 10 NHL Jerseys: Past & Present

The Hockey Writers | June 28, 2010

Out of the BILLION NHL sweaters we’ve seen over the years, which club had the best? I break down the top-10 best jerseys, past and present, and give my submission for best jersey of all time.