Calgary’s Goaltending Problems Key in Flames’ Struggles Ben Shelley | March 4, 2016 Usually when a team is shelling out over $12 million to their goaltenders alone, they would expect a guy in the crease who can stop a puck here and there. Montreal…
Flames Crowded Crease Will Soon Be Empty Andrew Mendler | February 18, 2016 Eyes will be firmly on the Calgary Flames crease over the next seven weeks as management contemplates what to do about their upcoming goaltending situation. Come July 1 the Flames crease…
Jonas Hiller Injured in Collision Wednesday Dustin L. Nelson | October 28, 2015 Calgary Flames goaltender Jonas Hiller exited Wednesday night’s game against the Ottawa Senators in the third period following a violent collision with Sens forward Bobby Ryan. Following the collision, Hiller…
Karri Ramo Clears Waivers, Assigned to AHL Dustin L. Nelson | October 22, 2015 Calgary Flames goaltender Karri Ramo, who was placed on waivers Wednesday, has cleared waivers and the team has officially assigned him to the Stockton Heat of the AHL. In a…
Flames Waive Karri Ramo Dustin L. Nelson | October 21, 2015 It looks like Bob Hartley is getting his wish for the goaltending merry-go-round to stop in Calgary, at least for the moment. The team has waived goaltender Karri Ramo, according…
Three’s Company in Calgary Andrew McCormack | September 29, 2015 The Calgary Flames are in a bit of a pickle with their goaltending situation. They currently have three keepers all on one-way contracts. The season is approaching, and carrying three…
Odd Man Out: The Calgary Flames Goaltending Breakdown The Hockey Writers | September 29, 2015 As training camp and the overstretched NHL preseason finally begins to wind down, the Calgary Flames find themselves in the unique position of having three goaltenders currently signed to one-way…
Flames Ink Goaltender Nick Schneider Dustin L. Nelson | September 25, 2015 Nick Schneider, an invitee to Calgary Flames training camp, has earned himself a three-year, entry-level contract, the team announced on Wednesday. Schneider was invited to play with the team at…
Three Flames Storylines Entering the 2015-16 Season Andrew McCormack | August 25, 2015 The 2014-15 season saw the Calgary Flames surprise many people by finishing third in the Pacific Division and making it to the second round of the playoffs. Some numbers suggest they were…
The Extra Man: A Brief History of Kipper’s Caddies Ryan Pike | February 12, 2011 In the hockey world, there is quite possibly no more under-appreciated position than that of the back-up goaltender. Riding the pine for the majority of the season, their primary duty…