The Flames Real Starting Goalie? The Hockey Writers | November 25, 2016 Following a season in which the Calgary Flames had a league worst goaltending performance, general manager Brad Treliving set out on improving the position. Treliving was successful in doing so, acquiring…
Tkachuk’s Value Shows in PIMs Leah Dyck | November 25, 2016 When Matthew Tkachuk entered the NHL this year, he didn’t know if he was going to stay or go back to junior. Neither did Calgary Flames’ General Manager, Brad Treliving, who…
Gaudreau’s Injury a Flames Fix? Ryan Pike | November 24, 2016 On November 15, Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau left a game against the Minnesota Wild after a slash on the hands. The following day, the Flames dropped a bombshell: the…
It’s Now Or Never for the Flames The Hockey Writers | November 24, 2016 On November 12, the Calgary Flames fell 4-1 to the New York Rangers on the back of a lackluster effort and slid to 5-10-1. The record would match last year’s start,…
Poor Coaching Burns Flames in Buffalo Jon Bateman | November 23, 2016 Just 10 days after calling his team a fragile hockey club after a loss to the New York Rangers, head coach Glen Gulutzan left some people wondering about his own…
Top Early-Season Trade Candidates Dustin Nelson | November 17, 2016 We’re still a fair stretch from crunch time, but a handful of teams are splashing cold water on their face and staring into a steamy mirror as Elliott Smith’s “Needle…
Could Dougie End Up in Detroit? Tony Wolak | November 17, 2016 Hold on to your ginger ale, Detroit Red Wings fans. An upgrade on defense could be possible before the season ends. In Elliotte Friedman’s 30 Thoughts column, the journalist discusses…
Who Gets Fired First? Dustin Nelson | November 16, 2016 The 20-game mark and the oft-used hallmark of American Thanksgiving are approaching like a world-destroying meteorite for many teams. The holiday is often used as a time to give your…
Is Engelland Worthy of His Salary? Jon Bateman | November 16, 2016 Back on July 1, 2014, many Calgary Flames fans thought signing Deryk Engelland, a 32-year-old journeyman defenceman, was complete lunacy. After all, he didn’t play consistently in the NHL until…
Special Teams Sinking The Flames Darcy Hume | November 15, 2016 Enduring yet another tumultuous start, Calgary Flames fans have little to be optimistic about. The veterans of this team are under-performing and they are losing the special teams battles night…
Flames Embracing Their Youth Ryan Pike | November 14, 2016 Through the first month of the 2016-17 National Hockey League season, it’s probably safe to say that nothing is going according to plan for the Calgary Flames. Through the first…
Hamilton Trade Offers, Grossmann Gone & More News Dustin L. Nelson | November 13, 2016 Any time a team gets off to a slow start, the vultures start circling. That’s happening in Calgary with teams calling to inquire about defenseman Dougie Hamilton, according to Nick…