Analyzing the Western Conference Playoff Bubble The Hockey Writers | March 13, 2012 One of the biggest buzz words of the post-lockout NHL is “parity”, and a quick look at the playoff races in either conference reveals why. With mere weeks to play…
Fantasy Hockey Chutes And Ladders: Playoffs? PLAYOFFS? Chris Wassel | March 13, 2012 We have survived much this fantasy hockey season but now comes the first March edition of “Chutes And Ladders”. Riding the fortunes of a fantasy hockey team can be a…
Calgary Flames recall top prospect Sven Baertschi from WHL Ryan Pike | March 7, 2012 On Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames won their 30th game of the season with a 5-4 thriller against the Montreal Canadiens. Unfortunately, they also lost another body. Winger Tim Jackman…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: Calgary’s season of hospital hockey continues with more injuries and call-ups Ryan Pike | March 7, 2012 THE STATS LINE 30-25-12 record [19th overall (in points percentage)]2.40 goals-for per game [25th overall]2.66 goals-against per game [14th overall]17.1% power-play success rate [14th overall]82.6% penalty-kill success rate [11th overall]45.4%…
Critical “mini-trip” for the Flames starts tonight in Phoenix Callum Ng | March 1, 2012 The Calgary Flames open up the month of March with a mini road trip on back-to-back nights. First up tonight it will be the Phoenix Coyotes, followed by the Anaheim…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: could a “lame-duck” season be a big opportunity? Ryan Pike | February 29, 2012 THE STATS LINE 28-24-11 record [19th overall (in points percentage)] 2.35 goals-for per game [26th overall] 2.65 goals-against per game [13th overall] 17.1% power-play success rate [16th overall] 82.8% penalty-kill…
Calgary Flames to honour Al MacInnis Feb 27 Callum Ng | February 27, 2012 Al MacInnis will be honoured on February 27, prior to puck drop between the Calgary Flames and St. Louis Blues. The Hall of Fame defenceman, notorious for his booming shot,…
Gretzky’s Tears: NHL Trade Deadline reminds of the deal that shook hockey nations Christopher Ralph | February 26, 2012 Book Review: Gretzky’s Tears – Hockey, America, and the Day Everything Changed By Stephen Brunt This 2009 release told the story of the most monumental trade in hockey history and…
NHL Rumors Galore: Deadline Edition Part 1 Fred Poulin | February 24, 2012 With only about 72 hours before the February 27 NHL trade deadline, rumors are swirling all over the Internet, and especially on Twitter, as fake insiders try to get the…
Calgary Flames Round-Up: can Kiprusoff save the Flames from their inconsistency? Ryan Pike | February 22, 2012 THE STATS LINE 28-23-9 record [17th overall (in points percentage)] 2.33 goals-for per game [26th overall] 2.62 goals-against per game [12th overall] 16.8% power-play success rate [17th overall] 83.3% penalty-kill…
The Tweet Sheet – Feb. 22 Dustin Twin | February 22, 2012 Welcome to the first instalment of ‘The Tweet Sheet’ where we follow your favorite players, broadcasters, journalists, and the occasional unruly fan who are all tweeting about hockey. Are you…
Don’t expect the Calgary Flames to make many deadline deals Ryan Pike | February 17, 2012 With next Monday’s National Hockey League trade deadline rapidly approaching, speculation around the league is rampant regarding which teams will make big deals and who they will acquire. Hockey fans…