Flames Goalies for Sale at Deadline? Jon Bateman | January 17, 2017 Chad Johnson has earned the title of top goalie for the Calgary Flames this season. However, Brian Elliott is one season removed from leading the NHL in save percentage and…
Flames Monday Musings: Playoff Race Tightening up Glenn Eberth | January 16, 2017 It’s funny how one week can have such an impact in the NHL. Seven days ago, the Calgary Flames had won five of their past seven games, and were sitting…
Can Elliott Be Flames’ Top Goalie? Ryan Pike | January 16, 2017 When I think of Calgary Flames netminder Brian Elliott, I often think back to the 2003 film Seabiscuit. In the film, a thoroughbred horse with strong bloodlines fails to live…
Matthew Tkachuk Is Here to Stay Darcy Hume | January 14, 2017 With 39-games come and gone, the Calgary Flames have made a decision to keep Matthew Tkachuk, thus burning one of eight years for his UFA (Unrestricted Free Agency) availability. Through…
Big Contract Decision with Bennett Glenn Eberth | January 13, 2017 Expectations have always been sky high for Sam Bennett, especially since the former OHL standout was picked by the Calgary Flames fourth overall in the 2014 entry draft. After a…
Flames’ Playoff Push Lacks Urgency Jon Bateman | January 11, 2017 What a difference a week makes. Just when their strong special teams seemed to be leading the Calgary Flames to the playoffs, they’ve jeopardized it with poor play. Nothing demonstrated…
Recap: Jets Snuff Out the Flames Judson Rempel | January 10, 2017 Connor Hellebuyck picked up his third shutout of the season as the Winnipeg Jets defeated the Calgary Flames by a score of 2-0. This was game 43 for both teams,…
Flames Monday Musings: A Rivalry Renewed Glenn Eberth | January 9, 2017 As the Calgary Flames turned the calendar over to 2017, they began the year in a playoff spot. With a January schedule riddled with games against non-playoff opponents, the team…
Preview: Flames Looking to Heat Up Winnipeg Judson Rempel | January 9, 2017 Matthew Tkachuk is hoping to extend his nine-game point streak as the Calgary Flames visit the chilly city of Winnipeg to take on the Jets. Tkachuk is having an outstanding…
Recap: Miller Time Against Calgary Trevor Beggs | January 7, 2017 The Canucks managed four goals on 13 shots in this one, and they left the rest up to Ryan Miller. Vancouver’s netminder was the story of this game, as he…
Was Versteeg the Flames’ Best Offseason Signing? Ryan Pike | January 6, 2017 During the summer of 2016, Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving opened his club’s cheque book and acquired five players as free agents at various times. Treliving recruited Chad Johnson,…
Preview: Canucks and Flames Battle for Playoff Spot Trevor Beggs | January 6, 2017 The Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks are two of the hottest teams in hockey right now. It sets up a very interesting weekend with these two teams facing each…