Flames Need to Swap These Three Joel Griffith | October 23, 2017 There’s a lot to like about the 2017-18 Calgary Flames roster, but there are also a few pieces that just don’t quite fit the puzzle anymore. Players like Mike Smith,…
Sam Bennett Isn’t An NHL Center Ryan Pike | October 22, 2017 Sam Bennett was a very good player in the Ontario Hockey League. In 2014, the Calgary Flames made him the highest-ever selection in franchise’s history at the NHL Draft. Since…
Flames Future Bright Between the Pipes Joel Griffith | October 20, 2017 The long, tedious process of finding a consistent number-one goaltender ended for the Calgary Flames when they acquired Mike Smith from the Arizona Coyotes. Although Smith has been nothing short…
Jagr Adds Depth & Flexibility to the Flames Ryan Pike | October 18, 2017 After a disappointing camp from some of their younger players, the Calgary Flames made waves when the regular season began by signing hockey legend Jaromir Jagr. Rather than shoe-horn in…
Six Thoughts Through Six Flames Games Joel Griffith | October 17, 2017 The Calgary Flames have shown a little bit of everything to start the 2017-18 season. After opening the campaign with a 3-0 shutout loss to the Edmonton Oilers, the Flames…
Flames’ Search for Stability Continues Ryan Pike | October 16, 2017 Back in “the day,” the Calgary Flames’ top line was easy to identify; it was whatever line Jarome Iginla was on. In recent years, following the club’s brief rebuilding, it’s…
Flames Adjust to 3rd Goalie Duo in 3 Seasons Ryan Pike | October 11, 2017 In hockey, goaltending can make or break a team’s chances for victory. Good goaltending can cover up a lot of deficiencies, but almost nothing can cover up for bad goaltending.…
Smith Primes Flames for Deep Playoff Run Joel Griffith | October 11, 2017 It’s been a long time since the Calgary Flames have had a goaltender they can confidently call their number one. After Miikka Kiprusoff retired in 2013, a strenuous search for…
Flames Addition of Jagr Changes the Team Narrative Ryan Pike | October 3, 2017 The late, great “Rowdy” Roddy Piper had a common expression: “Just when you think you have all the answers, I change the questions.” Following the reported signing of winger Jaromir…
Calgary Flames Sign Jaromir Jagr to Contract Brandon Share-Cohen | October 2, 2017 The Calgary Flames have signed veteran forward Jaromir Jagr to a one-year contract worth $1 million in base salary with the potential to earn another $1 million in incentives over…
Can Jankowski Ignite the Flames? Joel Griffith | October 2, 2017 Unless you’re a die hard Flames fan, you may not have heard of Mark Jankowski. But that’s about to change. With the start of the 2017-18 regular season just around…
Calgary Flames 2017-18 Bold Predictions Ryan Pike | October 1, 2017 The Calgary Flames have completed their preseason schedule and now can turn their attention to the regular season. After making a handful of key changes to their roster, expectations are…