Calgary Flames’ Best Players to Ever Play at the World Juniors Derek Olsen | September 7, 2023 As we round into 2023 and look forward to the next half of the season for the Calgary Flames, plenty of hockey fans still have their gazes set on the…
Flames’ 5 Best Goalies Over the Past Decade Rupert McDonald | August 18, 2023 Ever since Miikka Kiprusoff retired, the Calgary Flames have gone through a carousel in the crease. That has changed in recent years thanks to the signing of Jacob Markstrom, but…
Flames: A Look Back at Miikka Kiprusoff’s Career Ryan Ventura | July 28, 2023 Last week, the Calgary Flames announced that they will be retiring the No. 34 in honor of former goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff. He joins Jarome Iginla, Lanny McDonald, and Mike Vernon…
Flames’ Miikka Kiprusoff: 7 Fascinating Statistics Ryan Gagne | July 21, 2023 Recently, the Calgary Flames announced that on March 2, 2024, the organization would hold a ceremony and retire franchise win leader Miikka Kiprusoff‘s number. Ultimately, the Finnish-born netminder will become…
Flames’ 7 Biggest Draft Steals in Team History Rob Couch | June 30, 2023 The Calgary Flames have developed a ton of talent through the draft, whether early on or in the later rounds. Seven players, in particular, have carved out impressive careers after…
10 Best Non-Canadian Draft Picks in Flames’ History Ryan Gagne | June 29, 2023 The Atlanta Flames began operations in 1972 before relocating to Calgary, Alberta, Canada, in 1980. Since its inception, the franchise has participated in the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft, collecting prospects that…
10 Best Goalies Drafted by the Flames Ryan Gagne | June 28, 2023 According to draft statistics from Hockey Reference.com, the Calgary Flames organization has made 475 selections in the NHL Amateur/Entry Draft. Surprisingly, they have drafted only 40 goalies out of those…
4 Best Calgary Flames Playoff Runs in Franchise History Ryan Gagne | June 2, 2023 During the 2022-23 season, the Calgary Flames celebrated their 50th season in the NHL, wrapping up their 42nd campaign in southern Alberta after eight years in Atlanta, Georgia. Unfortunately, the…
Flames’ Best & Worst Free Agent Signings of All-Time Charles Watch | May 23, 2023 Traditionally, beginning every July 1, NHL free agency brings excitement and intrigue to hockey fans around the world. It’s a time when unrestricted free agents (UFAs) are free to sign…
10 Winningest Coaches in Flames’ History Ryan Gagne | May 14, 2023 The Calgary Flames enter the 2023 offseason without a head coach, relieving Darryl Sutter of his duties on May 1. Interestingly, Sutter is one of two people in team history…
10 Former Flames Chasing First Stanley Cup in 2022-23 Ryan Gagne | April 24, 2023 Since the Calgary Flames did not qualify for the 2023 Stanley Cup Playoffs, they will have to wait another year to break their championship drought, which is now at 34…
Revisiting the Flames’ 16-Year Stanley Cup Playoff Streak Ryan Gagne | April 8, 2023 The Calgary Flames are only a few days away from completing their 50th season as an organization, which started in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1972. Historically, the club has won the…