Decision Time on Matthew Tkachuk Darcy Hume | November 1, 2016 For all intents and purposes, Matthew Tkachuk has come in with the Calgary Flames and made a positive impact. Through this time, we see some issues with his game, but…
What’s Wrong With the Calgary Flames? Ryan Pike | October 24, 2016 It’s probably safe to say that the first five games for the Calgary Flames under new head coach Glen Gulutzan haven’t exactly gone according to plan. While the hopes were…
Top Five Fantasy Disappointments Through Week One of the NHL Todd Moritz | October 19, 2016 It’s been one full week of hockey, but there’s plenty left and it may look very different once the 10 game tryout period has ended. With that in mind, there…
The Flames Are Importing Chicago’s Winning Culture Ryan Pike | October 18, 2016 The evolution of a hockey club is a curious thing. Calgary Flames president of hockey operations Brian Burke has likened it to a child’s progress through their early stages: first…
Five Ways the Flames Sabotaged the Start of the Season Jon Bateman | October 17, 2016 The Calgary Flames probably wish they had an extra week of training camp. But, they only have themselves to blame for their slow start this season. They’ve earned just one…
What Exactly Happened With Versteeg? Shane Sander | October 13, 2016 It’s been a day since the whole Kris Versteeg situation unraveled before the eyes of the Edmonton Oilers. In case you missed it, Versteeg ended up surprising many in Oil…
What Do the Flames Have in Lance Bouma? The Hockey Writers | October 13, 2016 Recently, our own Jon Bateman looked into the glut of rugged two-way players under the Flames employ. Of those, Lance Bouma stands out as an interesting case for the team…
Acquisitions Create New Expectations For Flames Darcy Hume | October 13, 2016 New year, new me — as the saying goes. But, for the 2016-17 Calgary Flames it’s time for rubber to meet the road. Two clichés that close together and you…
Flames Bennett Poised for Big Season Ryan Pike | October 12, 2016 At the 2014 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames got lucky. Needing another top-flight forward to complement 2013 pick Sean Monahan (and 2011 pick Johnny Gaudreau, who had just gone pro),…
Oilers, Chiarelli Should Have Known Better Rob Soria | October 11, 2016 Offering an NHL veteran the opportunity to make your team via “Professional Try Out” is always a risky proposition for any organization. The Edmonton Oilers found that out the hard…
A Timeline of Johnny Gaudreau’s Contract Situation Ben Shelley | October 9, 2016 The Calgary Flames had a very good offseason. First, the Flames acquired veteran goaltender Brian Elliott for almost nothing, loaded up on the wing by signing Troy Brouwer, and had a…
Calgary Flames 2016-17 Season Preview Ryan Pike | October 3, 2016 After all the excitement and unabashed optimism following the 2014-15 season (and their first playoff appearance in years), the Calgary Flames would much rather forget 2015-16. Beginning with a preseason…
