Flames Training Camp Preview Part 1 of 3: The Fresh Faces Thomas Strangward | August 21, 2012 While the CBA negotiations between the NHL and the NHLPA seemingly continue to waltz the line of the second NHL lockout in just seven years, optimistic fans are opting to…
The Next Step: Five NHL Teams Ready to Leap into the Playoffs in 2012-13 Michael Rappaport | August 18, 2012 One of the benefits of the “post-lockout” NHL is the parity that now exists throughout the league. Since the 2004-05 work stoppage, 29 of the 30 NHL teams have made…
Impact players? Newcomers add depth to Flames organization Ryan Pike | July 26, 2012 When your National Hockey League franchise misses the playoffs for a third straight season and its American Hockey League affiliate loses in the second round of the playoffs, it’s natural…
Much Ado About Flames Goalie #2 Thomas Strangward | July 13, 2012 The Calgary Flames have certainly addressed one area of concern this offseason, as the additions of Jiri Hudler, Roman Cervenka, and Dennis Wideman have certainly elevated the skill level of…
Math Made Easy?: The 2012 NHL Free Agent Frenzy Chris Wassel | July 5, 2012 Here we go. This is a time of year where money is tossed around like it is made of paper. The amount of contracts after two days is not surprising…
Assessing Calgary’s Recent Contracts Thomas Strangward | July 3, 2012 While the Flames were certainly looking to improve the quality of the team come July 1st, the numerous nay-sayers who have been calling for the team to aggressively rebuild cannot…
Feaster’s Flames get shopping done early Ryan Pike | July 2, 2012 Jay Feaster doesn’t seem to be too taken in by hockey’s annual rituals and television events. When the trade deadline came around during the 2010-11 season and the then-interim Calgary…
Caps Update: Oates In, Wideman Out, Evason to Milwaukee Admirals Joe Wilson | June 27, 2012 Back In The Saddledome Again Caps blueliner Dennis Wideman was traded to the Calgary Flames in return for a fifth round draft pick and the rights to minor league prospect…
Calgary Flames add Wideman, re-sign Comeau Ryan Pike | June 27, 2012 The Calgary Flames made a free agency splash prior to July 1 on Wednesday afternoon, announcing two player moves. First, the Flames acquired pending unrestricted free agent Dennis Wideman from…
Ville Pokka – The Next Ones: NHL 2012 Draft Prospect Profile Christopher Ralph | June 12, 2012 Ville Pokka THW Close-Up: Date of birth: 06/03/1994 Place of birth: Tornio, FIN Ht: 6’0″ Wt: 198 Shoots: Right Position: Defense NHL Draft Eligibility: 2012 1st year eligible THW Ranking (May):…
Top 30 Ice Hockey Bloopers (Part I – Picks 1-15) Anatoliy Metter | June 11, 2012 Hockey might be a very physical and intimidating game to play, but the sport has been entertaining fans across the world for countless decades. While the sport might get a…
Playing Ken Holland For A Day Jeff Stone | June 6, 2012 Despite losing eventual hall of famer Nicklas Lidstrom and being soundly beaten in first round of the playoffs, Detroit Red Wings are not in a rebuilding mode. They’re also no…