Flames’ 2010s First-Round Picks Ranked Colton Pankiw | December 2, 2021 The 2010s were an interesting decade for the Calgary Flames. For the most part, their first-round picks did not pan out as they had hoped. Usually, this would result in…
Revisiting Departed Flames Players From 2020-21 Team Greg Tysowski | November 26, 2021 The NHL offseason is the time when 32 general managers (GM) take stock of what they’ve got in the cupboard and what needs to be filled on their shopping list,…
Flames’ 5 Most Productive Defensemen of All-Time Paul Quinney | November 17, 2021 The measure of a great NHL defenseman is more than just his statistics. While the numbers count, truly great blueliners are defined by much more including leadership, toughness, and longevity.…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 16 Greg Boysen | November 16, 2021 Nov. 16 has seen quite a few memorable moments in National Hockey League history, including an “Original 6” franchise taking the ice for the first time. This was also a…
Today in Hockey History: Nov. 14 Greg Boysen | November 14, 2021 This date in National Hockey League history saw a son join his father in the 1,000-point club. There were also plenty of offensive milestones reached while a handful of goaltenders…
One for the Ages: Mike Vernon’s 1988-89 Season Paul Quinney | November 4, 2021 Mike Vernon played his first game with the Calgary Flames on Dec. 12, 1982, against the Detroit Red Wings. It was an utter disaster. The 19-year-old goaltender gave up six…
Flames That Got Away: 3 Goalies Who Found Success Elsewhere Greg Tysowski | October 23, 2021 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…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 17 Greg Boysen | October 17, 2021 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…
Today in Hockey History: Oct. 7 Greg Boysen | October 7, 2021 Oct. 7 has been an extremely busy date in National Hockey League history, starting in 1954 all the way until 2017. Three teams made their NHL debuts, a whole variety…
Today in Hockey in History: Sept. 21 Greg Boysen | September 21, 2021 Sept. 21 has been an intriguing day in National Hockey League history. One of its earliest superstars was born on this date. A goaltending legend made his first of two…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 9 Greg Boysen | September 9, 2021 This date in hockey history saw some big moments in the National Hockey League and on the international stage. Sept. 9 has been full of Hall of Fame players with…
Today in Hockey History: Sept. 6 Greg Boysen | September 6, 2021 Sept. 6 has been a pretty big date for the National Hockey League in the state of California. Also, the legendary Summit Series continued in Winnipeg, and a pair of…
