Flames’ Smith Seizing Latest Opportunity Rick LaFitte | February 22, 2019 Every NHL campaign produces a slew of story lines and there’s no doubt that the 2018-19 saga for Calgary Flames’ netminder Mike Smith has already featured multiple chapters. In a…
Tape2Tape: Is Rittich Worthy of MVP Consideration? Andrew Forbes | February 17, 2019 It wouldn’t be fair to say that David Rittich came out of nowhere for the Calgary Flames – after all this is the third season in which he’s appeared in…
Flames’ Path to Unlikely NHL Powerhouse Ryan Pike | January 31, 2019 The 2017-18 National Hockey League season began with great expectations for the Calgary Flames. Those expectations were dashed, as the Flames finished 11 points outside of a playoff spot. While…
Flames’ Rittich Solidifying Himself as Number One Leonardo Coelho | December 31, 2018 Whether the Calgary Flames declare it or not, David Rittich is their number one goaltender. He’s started five of the last six games and was brilliant in Thursday’s 4-1 road…
Rittich Emerging as One of Flames’ Brightest Stars Rick LaFitte | December 29, 2018 The breakout campaign for David Rittich shows no signs of slowing as the talented 26-year-old has not only entrenched himself as the top goaltending option for the Calgary Flames, but…
3 Fixes the Flames Need to Become Cup Contenders Ryan Pike | December 27, 2018 The emergence of the Calgary Flames as a top team has been one of the major stories of first half of the 2018-19 National Hockey League season. After missing the…
5 Flames Who Could Make the NHL All-Star Game Troy Durrell | December 27, 2018 The 2019 NHL All-Star Game will begin on Jan. 25 with the All-Star Skills Competition and the game will take place the following day on Jan. 26 in San Jose.…
Is This the Best Flames Team Since 2004? Troy Durrell | December 14, 2018 After a crazy 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec. 12, which included two goals in the final 1:08 from Rasmus Andersson (his first NHL goal) and Sean Monahan…
Smith’s Return to Form a Welcome Sight for Flames Rick LaFitte | December 12, 2018 While fans of the Calgary Flames certainly had a right to be quite concerned about the early season struggles of No. 1 goaltender Mike Smith, the good news is that…
Flames Still Searching for a Good Starter Alex Hamilton | December 5, 2018 On Sunday, Calgary Flames goalie Mike Smith helped lead his team to a 3-2 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, his third straight win. However, there is still little reason to think…
Smith’s Struggles Open Door for Rittich Ryan Pike | November 19, 2018 The Calgary Flames made a lot of moves during the 2018 off-season, touching upon nearly every area of their roster. They raised a few eyebrows when they didn’t address their…
Controversy in the Calgary Crease? Bryan Wilson | November 7, 2018 Is there a goalie controversy brewing in Calgary? If not, should there be? The question wasn’t relevant when the season started, with Calgary Flames goaltender Mike Smith as the clear-cut…