Flames’ Miikka Kiprusoff: 7 Fascinating Statistics Ryan Gagne | July 21, 2023 Recently, the Calgary Flames announced that on March 2, 2024, the organization would hold a ceremony and retire franchise win leader Miikka Kiprusoff‘s number. Ultimately, the Finnish-born netminder will become…
Flames’ 7 Biggest Draft Steals in Team History Rob Couch | June 30, 2023 The Calgary Flames have developed a ton of talent through the draft, whether early on or in the later rounds. Seven players, in particular, have carved out impressive careers after…
10 Best Non-Canadian Draft Picks in Flames’ History Ryan Gagne | June 29, 2023 The Atlanta Flames began operations in 1972 before relocating to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1980. Since its inception, the franchise has participated in the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft, collecting prospects that…
10 Best Goalies Drafted by the Flames Ryan Gagne | June 28, 2023 According to draft statistics from Hockey Reference.com, the Calgary Flames organization has made 475 selections in the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft. Surprisingly, they have drafted only 40 goalies out of those…
4 Best Calgary Flames Playoff Runs in Franchise History Ryan Gagne | June 2, 2023 During the 2022-23 season, the Calgary Flames celebrated their 50th season in the NHL, wrapping up their 42nd campaign in southern Alberta after eight years in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, the…
Flames’ Best & Worst Free Agent Signings of All-Time Charles Watch | May 23, 2023 Traditionally, beginning every July 1, NHL free agency brings excitement and intrigue to hockey fans around the world. It’s a time when unrestricted free agents (UFAs) are free to sign…
10 Winningest Coaches in Flames’ History Ryan Gagne | May 14, 2023 The Calgary Flames enter the 2023 offseason without a head coach, relieving Darryl Sutter of his duties on May 1. Interestingly, Sutter is one of two people in team history…
10 Former Flames Chasing First Stanley Cup in 2022-23 Ryan Gagne | April 24, 2023 Since the Calgary Flames did not qualify for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they will have to wait another year to break their championship drought, which is now at 34…
Revisiting the Flames’ 16-Year Stanley Cup Playoff Streak Ryan Gagne | April 8, 2023 The Calgary Flames are only a few days away from completing their 50th season as an organization, which started in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972. Historically, the club has won the…
Flames Teams That Fell Short of Expectations Derek Olsen | March 25, 2023 The 2022-23 Calgary Flames team has certainly not performed as their fans had hoped, and are in danger of missing the postseason. After a monumental offseason that saw stars Matthew…
5 Fascinating Facts Regarding Flames’ All-Time Trade History Ryan Gagne | February 19, 2023 The Calgary Flames moved to southern Alberta in the summer of 1980 and are in the middle of their 43rd season. Throughout its history, they have won a Stanley Cup…
Lanny McDonald: The Player Behind the Mustache The Old Prof | February 16, 2023 Lanny McDonald might be one of hockey’s most recognizable players. His iconic mustache makes him almost more remembered than his Hall of Fame career. But, make no mistake about it,…
