Expansion Impacts Flames’ Deadline Decisions Glenn Eberth | February 26, 2017 With the playoffs on the horizon, talk of the expansion draft – and which players teams might protect or lose – has somewhat dwindled lately. But with the trade deadline…
Expect a Quiet Trade Deadline in Calgary Ryan Pike | February 22, 2017 Considering their rough start to the season, it’s a bit shocking that the Calgary Flames approach the National Hockey League’s trade deadline in the midst of a playoff push. Despite…
Flames Monday Musings: A Wild Week Glenn Eberth | February 20, 2017 This past week was an up-and-down one for the Calgary Flames, to say the least. Following their five-day break, the team came out flying on Monday night against the Arizona…
Recap: Canucks Beat Flames in High-Intensity Affair Trevor Beggs | February 19, 2017 The Calgary Flames were desperately trying to hold onto the final Wild Card spot in the West. The Vancouver Canucks were just trying to stay in the race. It made…
Preview: Flames Look to Douse Canucks Playoff Hopes Trevor Beggs | February 18, 2017 Although everyone who watches the Vancouver Canucks knows what kind of team this is, apparently Jim Benning still needs more time to figure it out. In an interview on TSN…
The Door Is Open for Bartkowski Glenn Eberth | February 18, 2017 After bringing Matt Bartkowski in on a PTO earlier this week, the Calgary Flames signed the 28 year-old defenseman to a two-year, two-way deal on Thursday. Now, the question is…
Gaudreau’s up and down Season Ryan Pike | February 17, 2017 A common expression among coaches when their team has lost is “Our best players weren’t our best players.” The logic behind that saying in the National Hockey League is that…
Flames Should Re-Sign Versteeg Ben Shelley | February 13, 2017 The Calgary Flames are in a situation where the core of their team is young, however they do still rely on veteran leaders in every position. One of these veterans…
Flames Monday Musings: Winning the Week Off Glenn Eberth | February 13, 2017 As they sat idle over their five-day bye week, the Calgary Flames must have been crossing fingers, rubbing lucky rabbits’ feet or stocking up on horseshoes. Barely hanging onto a…
How Does Tkachuk Stack Up? Ryan Pike | February 12, 2017 It’s really tough to make a National Hockey League roster as a teenager, let alone make a consistent impact as one. Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk has achieved both…
Top Trade Targets for Flames as Deadline Looms Glenn Eberth | February 12, 2017 Every year, as we head toward the NHL trade deadline, the debate begins over whether teams might be “buyers” or “sellers.” Yet, as the league sees more and more parity…
Flames Monday Musings: Back on Track Glenn Eberth | February 6, 2017 What a game. There were plenty of fireworks, bursts of offense and genuine emotion between two teams that have no history of a rivalry. No, not Superbowl LI, but a fantastic…