Do the Flames Have a Right Wing Issue? Bob Hearn | August 31, 2019 For a city that has had its fair share of high profile right wingers over the years, the 2019-20 version of the Calgary Flames sure is not leaning that way…
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Flyers, Flames, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | August 28, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown there is news regarding Jesse Puljujarvi heading out of Edmonton and back to Finland, and just what GM Ken Holland is looking for in a…
Giordano Brings Norris Trophy to His Seventh Season as Flames Captain The Canadian Press | August 26, 2019 CALGARY — Mark Giordano will have “Norris Trophy winner” attached to his name this NHL season. The only Calgary Flame to win the award that goes to the league’s top defenceman says the label motivates him. “You want to prove it’s not just a one-time th…
Flames Searching for Vision This Season Stefan Wright | August 24, 2019 The Calgary Flames lack a team vision. Not to be confused with a long-term goal – that’s rather obvious and league-wide. No, the Flames lack a vision in terms of…
Rasmus Andersson Is Key to Flames Moving Forward The Hockey Writers | August 21, 2019 Last season, the Calgary Flames defensive group was led by Norris Trophy winner and captain Mark Giordano, who had the best plus-minus rating in the NHL. Giordano, despite being 35-years-old,…
Tkachuk Signing Paramount to Flames Allan Farley | August 16, 2019 Agitation. It’s an integral part of Calgary Flames winger Matthew Tkachuk’s game on the ice. And now, some Flames fans are becoming slightly agitated as training camp for the 2019-20…
Valimaki Injury Means Flames Need Other Defense Options The Hockey Writers | August 15, 2019 With the recent news of Juuso Vailimaki’s ACL injury during the offseason, the Calgary Flames will be likely counting on their other young defenders in the system to step up.…
NHL Rumors: Wild, Rangers, Flames, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | August 1, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is talk about who the Minnesota Wild might hire as their next general manager, the Calgary Flames might be looking at trading Michael Frolik,…
Flames Arena Deal Hinges on Crucial Council Vote Ryan Pike | July 28, 2019 The most important moment for the Calgary Flames franchise in decades won’t happen on the ice. After roughly 14 years of discussions, negotiations and near-misses, the Flames, the City of…
New NHL Arena in Calgary Back on Table, Tentative Agreement Struck The Canadian Press | July 22, 2019 CALGARY — Plans for a new arena in Calgary to replace the Saddledome are accelerating with a tentative agreement in place. The city, the Calgary Flames and the Calgary Stampede, which owns the land, have agreed in principle to terms…
Flames Must Avoid Off-Season Over-Correction Ryan Pike | July 22, 2019 In the summer of 2018, the Calgary Flames had a problem. Coming off a disappointing regular season result, management took their time to examine the team’s issues and enacted several…
NHL Rumors: Gillis, Flames, Rangers, More Jim Parsons | July 20, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there is news that former Vancouver Canucks GM Mike Gillis would like to return to the NHL, the Calgary Flames may have been looking elsewhere…