Tyler Wotherspoon: Freshman Flame Impressing Ryan Pike | March 31, 2014 It was the spring of 2011, and Jay Feaster had a big problem. Still warming into his new role as Calgary Flames general manager, he discovered he’d inherited a problem…
Calgary Flames: Three Reasons for Optimism Ryan Pike | January 27, 2014 As the days of the calendar fly past and February approaches, the Calgary Flames have seen some tough stretches in their schedule. Heck, they were shut out six times in…
The Future of Suspensions: Implementing By-Law 17 Marinna Marotta | January 25, 2014 The 2013-2014 NHL season, just as the seasons before it, has included its fair share of suspensions. This season has racked up 24 total suspensions thus far, adding up to…
The Calgary Flames Just Cannot Buy A Goal Ryan Pike | January 11, 2014 As the Scotiabank Saddledome stands rapidly emptied following a 5-0 Calgary Flames loss at the hands of the St. Louis Blues, the newest Flame sat in his locker room stall,…
Calgary Flames: The Resurrection of Paul Byron Ryan Pike | January 6, 2014 Winter in Calgary has been tough. December featured giant snowfalls, frigid temperatures, and just all-around misery. Life hasn’t been great for the Calgary Flames, either, as the team struggled to…
Calgary Flames: Changes on the Farm Pay Dividends Ryan Pike | November 23, 2013 One of the most important changes made in the Calgary Flames organization over the off-season was seemingly a minor one, but has already paid dividends for the club. After playing…
The Calgary Flames Just Can’t Score First Ryan Pike | November 15, 2013 Through the first quarter of the 2013-14 NHL season, the Calgary Flames have hit a bit of a skid as they begin their long-awaited rebuild. After 19 games, the Flames…
Flames’ Struggle Continues Mario Boucher | November 13, 2013 ‘Close but no cigar’ is the pattern emerging for the Calgary Flames. The team has twice gone on an extensive road trip and returned with almost the same result: a…
Bob Hartley Ideal Coach for Calgary Flames Mario Boucher | November 4, 2013 Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley is proving to be the right coach for this year’s team. As an experienced and positive coach, he has made a big impact on a…
Five Secrets To The Calgary Flames Early Success Ryan Pike | October 14, 2013 Through the first two weeks of the season, there have been several surprises in the National Hockey League. But considering how poorly they were expected to do, the impressive start…
Calgary Flames: Making History Despite the Odds Mario Boucher | October 13, 2013 Wait, the Calgary Flames are tied for top spot in the National Hockey League? Did the NHL hire gremlins to take care of stats? By accumulating at least one point…
Despite Good Start, Calgary Flames Still Have Work To Do Ryan Pike | October 8, 2013 Heading into the 2013-14 season, the Calgary Flames were subject to low expectations. Considering the team had jettisoned arguably their three best players via trade or retirement and featured a…