Preview: Leafs, Flames Showcases NHL’s Young Talent Andrew Forbes | January 23, 2017 It’s not a matchup we’re used to seeing, but Monday night will mark the end of the season series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Calgary Flames. The Flames…
Brouwer’s Contract Will Hurt Flames Ben Shelley | January 23, 2017 The Calgary Flames added many pieces to their roster in the 2016 offseason, but none with a contract the size of Troy Brouwer’s. His deal in Calgary was met with…
Changes Are Overdue for the Flames Jon Bateman | January 21, 2017 Eyebrows raised around Calgary when Sam Bennett was scratched before Thursday night’s game against the Nashville Predators. But, it’s a step in the right direction. Before his press box demotion,…
Flames’ Top Bang-For-Your-Buck Players Ben Shelley | January 21, 2017 With players like Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan signing massive deals to stay with the Calgary Flames, it’s easy to forget that the Flames also have players with smaller contracts…
Time for Change on Flames Blue Line Glenn Eberth | January 20, 2017 Judging by the scoresheet, a 4-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday night, suggests that the Calgary Flames were in a tightly contested game. Having heavily outshot the Predators 35-21,…
Where Does Jokipakka Fit in Calgary? Ryan Pike | January 20, 2017 The impending arrival of the Vegas Golden Knights to the National Hockey League and the accompanying expansion draft has teams on edge. While typically teams would have several years to…
Flames Struck Out in Bouwmeester Trade Ben Shelley | January 19, 2017 For the Calgary Flames the 2013 NHL trade deadline was headlined by dealing long-time captain Jarome Igina. Though parting ways with Iginla, who spent 16 years with the Flames, was a…
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…
