A look inside the Flames crease with Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild Ryan Pike | December 15, 2011 This week, former Calgary Flames first round draft choice Leland Irving is poised to become the 38th goaltender to man the crease for the franchise as the team hits the…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Pennsylvania Pounded! Chris Wassel | December 12, 2011 We have survived many calamities this early fantasy hockey season but now comes the next December edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team…
Current NHL Standings Using New Realignment Brendan Ross | December 6, 2011 On Monday afternoon the NHL’s Board of Governors agreed to implement the proposed four conference re-alignment beginning for the 2012-2013 National Hockey League season. The new format will divide the…
Six Flames prospects in the hunt for World Junior roster spots Ryan Pike | December 6, 2011 As the December cold settles in and the 2012 IIHF World Junior Championships rapidly approach, international hockey clubs work hard at setting their competition rosters. This winter, as many as…
Checking In on Former Toronto Maple Leafs Mark Ascione | December 6, 2011 Without question, Brian Burke’s 3 years in Toronto has seen a number of players shipped out of town. The moves seem to have paid dividends in 2011-12, as the Leafs find…
The Calgary Flames Jarome Iginla and Dallas Stars Unique Trade Connection Christopher Ralph | November 30, 2011 Gord Stellick in his book Stellicktricity coupled with recent trade speculation (and I emphasize speculation!) reminded me of a great series of connections when it comes to the Calgary Flames…
Time Running Out For Brent Sutter? Andrew Sykes | November 22, 2011 The Calgary Flames continue to struggle with mediocrity and an embarrassing loss to the last-place Columbus Blue Jackets Monday night sure made for a lot of long faces for both…
Road warriors: Calgary Flames leave home on crucial four-game sojourn Ryan Pike | November 21, 2011 The Calgary Flames (8-9-1) begin a four-game road trip tonight and hope to get above .500 by the time they return to Calgary. The trip begins tonight at Nationwide Arena…
Memories of Dougie, The Eagle and Nieuwy Mark Ascione | November 20, 2011 The 2011 Hockey Hall of Fame induction class had a distinct Toronto flavor to it, as all 4 of the player inductees saw their careers pass through the city. That’s…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: Mikael Backlund, T.J. Brodie, Paul Byron and the Hockey Hall of Fame Ryan Pike | November 16, 2011 THE STATS LINE 7-9-1 record [25th overall (in points percentage)] 2.12 goals-for per game [28th overall] 2.65 goals-against per game [15th overall] 12.9% power-play success rate [24nd overall] 83.6% penalty-kill…
Flames get younger in a hurry with three additions, three subtractions Ryan Pike | November 10, 2011 Three roster moves over three days will result in the Calgary Flames getting a whole lot younger, just in time for back-to-back games with conference opponents. On Wednesday, the Flames…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: Olli Jokinen, Mikael Backlund, Derek Smith, and hovering around .500 Ryan Pike | November 10, 2011 THE STATS LINE 6-7-1 record [23rd overall (in points percentage] 2.15 goals-for per game [28th overall] 2.50 goals-against per game [11th overall] 15.4% power-play success rate [19th overall] 81.2% penalty-kill…
