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…
Stylin’ and Profilin’: Today’s Most Creative NHL Goalie Pads Tony Wolak | January 10, 2019 With today’s technology and manufacturers’ willingness to push the envelope, goalie equipment has become a canvas frequently styled in a manner that would warrant a “WOOOO!” from the ever-fashionable Ric…
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…
Flames Options for Replacing Smith Alex Hamilton | December 27, 2018 The 2018-19 Calgary Flames are a terrific scoring team whose most likely fatal weakness remains in net. Namely, they need a more reliable backup or “1B” goalie than 36-year-old Mike…
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 Blank Wild on Smith Shutout The Canadian Press | December 7, 2018 CALGARY — Mike Smith posted a 31-save shutout for the Calgary Flames in a 2-0 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Thursday. Calgary’s goaltender earned his second shutout of the season and improved to 5-0 in his last five games. Elias Lindholm scor…
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…
Flames Season Hinges on Defensive Zone Success Ryan Pike | October 29, 2018 There’s an old joke in hockey: “Goaltending is 50% of the game unless you don’t get it, then it’s 90% of the game.” Since the retirement of Miikka Kiprusoff in…
5 Fearless Flames Forecasts for 2018-19 Ryan Pike | October 6, 2018 The Calgary Flames have kicked off their 2018-19 season with high hopes after a disappointing 2017-18 campaign. There are storylines swirling all around the club after an off-season that was…
