Flames Top 3 Defense Too Pricey Not to Play ‘D’ Jim Parsons | August 7, 2016 As fans, we can love the NHL as a sport, but should never forget it’s also a business. Every NHL team has to weigh the production provided by its players…
If Kris Russell Was Inexpensive Would You Want Him? Marcy Di Michele | August 5, 2016 Kris Russell is a still a free agent. It’s August. That’s not uncommon in the NHL. There are still a number of players without a contract. That’s usually for a…
5 Things The Flames Need To Become Contenders Ryan Pike | March 27, 2016 The 2o15-16 season has been a disappointing one for the Calgary Flames, as they followed up their impressive 2014-15 campaign with one that sees them booking tee times in April…
Streaky Flames Find Consistency Late In Season Ryan Pike | March 20, 2016 The 2013-14 season was the beginning of the long-awaited rebuild for the Calgary Flames. It was the first season at the helm for newly-minted captain Mark Giordano following the departure…
T.J. Brodie: Calgary’s True Norris Contender Ryan Pike | March 11, 2016 When one reads about the Calgary Flames and their much-vaunted defense, typically the names that come up are captain Mark Giordano or the newly acquired Dougie Hamilton. Push further, and…
Fantasy Hockey Mailbag: Adjusting Targets After Trade Deadline Larry Fisher | March 2, 2016 Fantasy Hockey Mailbag is a weekly column, answering your questions every Tuesday (or sometimes Wednesday). No question is too big or too small, so if you want advice or feedback on…
Calgary’s Special Teams Are Killing Their Season Ryan Pike | December 7, 2015 Famed Canadian comedian Red Green famously said, “If women don’t find you handsome, they should at least find you handy.” While a tad politically incorrect nowadays, the statement boils down…
The Flames Rebuild: Still a Work in Progress Ryan Pike | October 28, 2015 Last season, the Calgary Flames captured the imagination of the hockey world. Despite being projected to finish near the bottom of the National Hockey League standings, they managed to ride…
Detroit Red Wings: Goaltending Battle Already Weighing on Jimmy Howard Tony Wolak | October 24, 2015 Coming off of an overtime loss against Calgary, it’s apparent that the goaltending battle against Petr Mrazek is already weighing on Detroit Red Wings goaltender Jimmy Howard. The mental aspect…
Is the Sky Falling in Calgary? The Hockey Writers | October 20, 2015 If the they didn’t have bad luck, they’d have no luck at all. The Calgary Flames’ lackluster start out of the gate to their 2015-2016 NHL season – posting a…
Oh Canada: Predicting the NHL’s North – Part 1 Colton Davies | October 4, 2015 Last season saw five Canadian teams clinch playoff berths in the NHL; apart from the 110-point Montreal Canadiens and sub-70 point Toronto Maple Leafs and Edmonton Oilers, there were four…
5 Essentials to Calgary’s Playoff Return Ryan Pike | September 25, 2015 The Calgary Flames were potentially the National Hockey League’s most surprising team in 2014-15, making the postseason for the first time since 2009 in a year where preseason projections had…