Flames Success Depends on Depth Decisions Ryan Pike | September 22, 2017 In the National Hockey League, the separation between the really good and really bad teams isn’t all that pronounced and the difference between the good teams is often razor-thin. This…
Flames Expansion Draft Primer Ryan Pike | June 7, 2017 For the first time in nearly two full decades, the Calgary Flames will participate in the National Hockey League’s expansion draft as the Vegas Golden Knights join the league in…
Who Could the Flames Lose to Vegas? Ben Shelley | May 17, 2017 The NHL Expansion Draft is under two months away and soon enough the thousands of mock expansion drafts will be nothing more than a shell of how the actual expansion draft…
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…
Flames Should Claim Zach Redmond off Waivers Jon Bateman | January 30, 2017 Flames general manager, Brad Treliving has an opportunity to claim a NHL player with 130 games of experience who makes below the league minimum in salary. Of course, there’s no…
Time for Change on Flames Blue Line Glenn Eberth | January 20, 2017 Judging by the scoresheet, a 4-3 loss to the Nashville Predators on Thursday night, suggests that the Calgary Flames were in a tightly contested game. Having heavily outshot the Predators 35-21,…
Flames’ Playoff Push Lacks Urgency Jon Bateman | January 11, 2017 What a difference a week makes. Just when their strong special teams seemed to be leading the Calgary Flames to the playoffs, they’ve jeopardized it with poor play. Nothing demonstrated…
Who Can Help Flames’ Defense? Jon Bateman | December 31, 2016 Every time Dennis Wideman pinches in from the point, head coach, Glen Gulutzan and the Calgary Flames collectively must hold their breath. All too often a speedy winger will chip…
Handicapping Expansion Draft for the Flames Ryan Pike | December 11, 2016 When the National Hockey League celebrates its 100th birthday in November 2017, it’ll do so with 31 member clubs. The Vegas Golden Knights will begin play in 2017-18 and the…
Flames With Defense Gap to Fill? Ryan Pike | December 3, 2016 Coming into the 2016-17 National Hockey League season, there was much noise made about the Calgary Flames and their impressive blue line. Heading into the year, the Flames boasted the…
Is Engelland Worthy of His Salary? Jon Bateman | November 16, 2016 Back on July 1, 2014, many Calgary Flames fans thought signing Deryk Engelland, a 32-year-old journeyman defenceman, was complete lunacy. After all, he didn’t play consistently in the NHL until…
Locals Hope For Battle of Alberta Resurgence Ryan Pike | October 19, 2015 If you grow up as a hockey fan in the province of Alberta, by the time you reach a certain age or maturity as a fan, the battle lines are…