Is Playing Sam Bennett a Good Move? The Hockey Writers | April 17, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com The surprise announcement before game one last Wednesday was that Sam Bennett, the fourth overall draft pick in the 2014 NHL draft, would be in the…
Fresh is Best for Sedin Twins in Playoffs Colton Davies | April 17, 2015 Vancouver Will Need Henrik and Daniel to Lead Offense If Vancouver plans to head out to Calgary for game three with a series split, they’re going to need their most productive…
Can Johnny Gaudreau Be Johnny Playoffs? Eric Roberts | April 15, 2015 The playoffs are here! Tonight the 2015 Stanley Cup Playoffs get underway and on tonight’s slate of games will be Johnny Gaudreau and the Calgary Flames visiting the Vancouver Canucks…
Upstart Flames Face A Familiar Team In The Canucks Ryan Pike | April 15, 2015 A few seasons ago, the Calgary Flames had a problem. Faced with an aging core anchored by Jarome Iginla and Miikka Kiprusoff, the club repeatedly pushed their chips to the…
Hartley and Desjardins Both Have Teams Exceeding Expectations Trevor Beggs | April 14, 2015 Willie Desjardins and Bob Hartley have both been there before. They’ve both been behind the bench, leading their teams to championships in pressure packed situations. Bob Hartley did it with…
Lance Bouma’s Role in Calgary’s Success The Hockey Writers | April 10, 2015 View image | gettyimages.com In last Tuesday’s game against Arizona, Lance Bouma dove in front of a slap shot that hit him square in the chest. Grimacing in pain, he…
Calgary Flames in the Playoffs: The Difference a Decade Makes Anna Santiago | April 10, 2015 On Thursday night, Flames fans were given a flashback of electric proportions: a roaring crowd, anticipation mixed with anxiety and excitement, and the smell of playoffs in the air. Except…
The Flames are Beating the Oilers in the Rebuild Battle Marcy Di Michele | April 10, 2015 It’s a hard pill to swallow for Oilers fans, watching their bitter provincial rival lock up a playoff spot. The only good thing going for Edmonton is the possibility of…
Five Important Men Lead Calgary’s Comeback Ryan Pike | April 10, 2015 The Calgary Flames punched their ticket to the Stanley Cup playoffs last night, qualifying for the post-season for the first time since 2009. The team is a much, much different…
Will The Kings’ Kingdom Burn Tonight? Eric Roberts | April 9, 2015 Well, today is the day. Will the Los Angeles Kings survive to fight another day,or will their chances of making the playoffs go up in flames? Only time will tell.…
Is Jiri Hudler This Season’s Most Underrated Player? Derek Neumeier | April 7, 2015 There’s been plenty of talk about the Calgary Flames this season, and for good reason. Predicted by nearly all pundits to finish in the basement of the Western Conference, the…
The Calgary Flames: The NHL’s Card-Counters Ryan Pike | March 26, 2015 As the season winds down, the Calgary Flames are hovering around the playoff picture. Their success has been well-documented, as has the perception that it’s a bit befuddling considering the…