Who Gets Fired First? Dustin Nelson | November 16, 2016 The 20-game mark and the oft-used hallmark of American Thanksgiving are approaching like a world-destroying meteorite for many teams. The holiday is often used as a time to give your…
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…
Special Teams Sinking The Flames Darcy Hume | November 15, 2016 Enduring yet another tumultuous start, Calgary Flames fans have little to be optimistic about. The veterans of this team are under-performing and they are losing the special teams battles night…
It’s Not ‘Go Time’ yet Flames Jon Bateman | November 8, 2016 The Calgary Flames marketing slogan this season is “It’s Go Time” but so far the team looks far from being ready to take the next step in their rebuild. The…
Tkachuk Has Been a Difference-Maker Ryan Pike | November 2, 2016 The National Hockey League is a tough place to make a living. With only 690 roster spots up for grabs, it’s extremely difficult for players with experience to cement themselves…
What’s Wrong With the Calgary Flames? Ryan Pike | October 24, 2016 It’s probably safe to say that the first five games for the Calgary Flames under new head coach Glen Gulutzan haven’t exactly gone according to plan. While the hopes were…
Five Ways the Flames Sabotaged the Start of the Season Jon Bateman | October 17, 2016 The Calgary Flames probably wish they had an extra week of training camp. But, they only have themselves to blame for their slow start this season. They’ve earned just one…
Calgary Flames 2016-17 Season Preview Ryan Pike | October 3, 2016 After all the excitement and unabashed optimism following the 2014-15 season (and their first playoff appearance in years), the Calgary Flames would much rather forget 2015-16. Beginning with a preseason…
Flames Camp Opens With Little Progress on Gaudreau’s Contract Jon Bateman | September 27, 2016 You’ll have to excuse Brad Treliving, GM of the Calgary Flames, if he’s not feeling the World Cup of Hockey hype right now. Mikael Backlund’s concussion, sustained at the tournament, combined…
Flames Training Camp: The Land of Opportunity Darcy Hume | September 27, 2016 With the Calgary Flames preseason underway, there is a common narrative among players and coaches. It’s the story of second chances and how they can have a positive impact. Ranging from…
Will Calgary’s Busy Summer Return Them to the Playoffs? Ryan Pike | July 22, 2016 Expectations were high in 2015-16 for the Calgary Flames following their impressive two-round appearance in the 2015 Stanley Cup playoffs. With a young, talented core, the thought process was that…
Glen Gulutzan: A Perfect Fit for the Flames Ryan Pike | June 18, 2016 At 31-years-old Glen Gulutzan got his first taste of being a head coach in the Calgary Flames organization, as he took the reins of their ECHL affiliate in Las Vegas.…