Depth Is Key for Flames Next Step Glenn Eberth | December 24, 2016 Saying that the Flames, who’ve dropped three of their past four games, looked mediocre in their losses would be putting it lightly. Lacklustre efforts and an inability to create sustained…
It’s Now Or Never for the Flames The Hockey Writers | November 24, 2016 On November 12, the Calgary Flames fell 4-1 to the New York Rangers on the back of a lackluster effort and slid to 5-10-1. The record would match last year’s start,…
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…
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…
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…