Flames: Markstrom’s Preseason Struggles a Cause for Concern Rupert McDonald | October 8, 2023 The success of the Calgary Flames this coming season largely lies in the hands of Jacob Markstrom. Through three seasons in Cowtown since signing a six-year, $36 million deal, he…
Flames Have Plenty of Options in Net Nathanial Duffett | September 22, 2023 Do the Calgary Flames have too much of a good thing in their goaltending situation? A goaltending platoon is currently viewed as the way to go in the NHL, and…
Flames’ Jacob Markstrom Living up to Salary Expectations Ryan Gagne | July 10, 2023 In October 2020, former Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving signed Jacob Markström to a six-year contract, paying the Swedish netminder $6 million annually. Immediately after the ink dried on…
The Implications of Flames’ Vladar Being Maple Leafs’ Next Starter Rob Couch | June 8, 2023 A couple of bold statements were made a while back regarding the next general manager of the Toronto Maple Leafs and who the starting goalie will be following that move,…
Flames: 3 Offseason Trade Destinations for Dan Vladar Rob Couch | April 15, 2023 The Calgary Flames did not look like the same team this season as they did in 2021-22 when they won the division, especially in net. Last season’s Vezina Trophy finalist…
Flames’ Vladar Proving to Be a Tremendous Asset Derek Olsen | January 29, 2023 At the outset of the 2022-23 NHL season, goaltending did not seem like something that the Calgary Flames might struggle with. After all, starter Jacob Markstrom was a runner-up for…
Jacob Markstrom Has Done More Harm Than Good for Flames Rob Couch | January 28, 2023 Jacob Markstrom may have been what the Calgary Flames needed for one season, but he hasn’t been reliable for most of his time spent with the organization. This is his…
Flames Need Vladar in Net for Remainder of 5-Game Road Trip Ryan Gagne | January 13, 2023 The Calgary Flames beat the St. Louis Blues 4-1 on Thursday night in the second game of a back-to-back, securing a much-needed two points in the Western Conference standings. Right…
NHL Goalie Report: Bruins, Sabres, Hurricanes, Wild, Oilers, More Shaun Filippelli | December 16, 2022 While the rest of the world anticipates an opportunity to slow down following the rush of the holiday season, activity around the NHL is full steam ahead. Fittingly, as their…
Flames’ Markstrom One of Many High-Paid Goalies Struggling Ryan Gagne | December 12, 2022 In 2021-22 Jacob Markstrom finished the season as a Vezina Trophy finalist, compiling the best statistical season of his 13-year career. His contract, valued at $6 million average annual value…
Oilers & Campbell Following Flames & Markstrom Script Rob Couch | December 9, 2022 The Edmonton Oilers have not received what they paid for or expected from Jack Campbell in his first season with the team. Fortunately or unfortunately, depending on how things go,…
Flames’ Vladar Slowly Stealing Net from Struggling Markstrom Colton Pankiw | December 3, 2022 If you were to ask the Calgary Flames which player on their roster they had the most confidence in entering the 2022-23 season, many would have said Jacob Markstrom. Postseason…
