Flames’ Wolf Slams the Door on Critics and Golden Knights Rupert McDonald | March 15, 2024 Calgary Flames prospect Dustin Wolf had high expectations placed on his shoulders after being named goaltender of the year in back-to-back American Hockey League (AHL) seasons, along with the AHL’s…
Flames Should Reconsider Markstrom Trade Given Wolf’s Play Rupert McDonald | February 17, 2024 Perhaps the Calgary Flames shouldn’t be so quick to trade Jacob Markstrom. The 34-year-old’s name was involved heavily in discussions with the New Jersey Devils late last week, and continues…
Flames Not Playing Dustin Wolf is a Risky Move Rupert McDonald | January 22, 2024 After it was announced that Jacob Markstrom was able to dress in Saturday night’s (Jan. 20) game versus the Edmonton Oilers, I felt like it was only a matter of…
Markstrom’s Return Could Be Key to Flames’ Playoff Push Ryan Gagne | December 18, 2023 On Dec. 5, 2023, the Calgary Flames watched their number goalie, Jacob Markstrom, break his finger in practice. As a wild card contender in the Western Conference, it was a…
Flames: Markstrom’s Preseason Struggles a Cause for Concern Rupert McDonald | October 8, 2023 The success of the Calgary Flames this coming season largely lies in the hands of Jacob Markstrom. Through three seasons in Cowtown since signing a six-year, $36 million deal, he…
Flames Have Plenty of Options in Net Nathanial Duffett | September 22, 2023 Do the Calgary Flames have too much of a good thing in their goaltending situation? A goaltending platoon is currently viewed as the way to go in the NHL, and…
Flames’ Jacob Markstrom Living up to Salary Expectations Ryan Gagne | July 10, 2023 In October 2020, former Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving signed Jacob Markström to a six-year contract, paying the Swedish netminder $6 million annually. Immediately after the ink dried on…
The Implications of Flames’ Vladar Being Maple Leafs’ Next Starter Rob Couch | June 8, 2023 A couple of bold statements were made a while back regarding the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and who the starting goalie will be following that move,…
Flames: 3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Dan Vladar Rob Couch | April 15, 2023 The Calgary Flames did not look like the same team this season as they did in 2021-22 when they won the division, especially in net. Last season’s Vezina Trophy finalist…
Flames’ Vladar Proving to Be a Tremendous Asset Derek Olsen | January 29, 2023 At the outset of the 2022-23 NHL season, goaltending did not seem like something that the Calgary Flames might struggle with. After all, starter Jacob Markstrom was a runner-up for…
Jacob Markstrom Has Done More Harm Than Good for Flames Rob Couch | January 28, 2023 Jacob Markstrom may have been what the Calgary Flames needed for one season, but he hasn’t been reliable for most of his time spent with the organization. This is his…
Flames Need Vladar in Net for Remainder of 5-Game Road Trip Ryan Gagne | January 13, 2023 The Calgary Flames beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Thursday night in the second game of a back-to-back, securing a much-needed two points in the Western Conference standings. Right…