Deep Flames Battle Top-Heavy Avalanche Ryan Pike | April 11, 2019 The Calgary Flames had a regular season for the ages in 2018-19, winning 50 games for the second time in franchise history and finishing second overall. Their reward for their…
5 Key Changes in Flames Breakout Season Ryan Pike | April 9, 2019 The Calgary Flames finished the 2018-19 regular season second in the National Hockey League’s overall standings. Considering that they missed the playoffs by 11 points the season prior, it was…
Is This the Best Flames Team Since 2004? Troy Durrell | December 14, 2018 After a crazy 6-5 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Dec. 12, which included two goals in the final 1:08 from Rasmus Andersson (his first NHL goal) and Sean Monahan…
Flames Rookie Trio Providing Key Depth Ryan Pike | November 3, 2018 When training camp began for the Calgary Flames in 2017, the hockey club hoped that several seasons of improved drafting would result in some prospects making the jump to the…
Flickering Flames Move into Evaluation Mode Ryan Pike | April 4, 2018 Following the Calgary Flames’ 7-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks on March 16, head coach Glen Gulutzan expressed optimism about his team by stating “We have 100 points left…
Projecting Flames’ Future Blue Line Joel Griffith | March 29, 2018 Heading into the 2017-18 season, the Calgary Flames were expected to have one of the top defenses in the NHL, but it’s safe to say that expectation didn’t come to…
Andersson Should Be on the Flames Roster Joel Griffith | February 28, 2018 Rasmus Andersson is ready for the NHL. There’s no question about it. The 21-year-old has taken the AHL by storm this season after missing out on the final roster spot…
Flames Drafts Pay Depth Dividends Ryan Pike | February 25, 2018 Drafting should be judged with calendars – often several of them – rather than with a stop-watch. Over the past few years, the Calgary Flames’ scouts have had success drafting…
The Flames’ Sixth Defenseman Daniel Douglas | October 1, 2017 As sure as the sun sets in the west and slow drivers camp in Deerfoot’s leftmost lane, the Flames will roll into the season sporting a top-four defensive pairing of…
Stockton Heat Could Ignite the Flames Joel Mann | May 29, 2017 The Calgary Flames have many talented players playing for their American Hockey League affiliate, the Stockton Heat. Many of these players could very well be key players in the Flames’ future.…
Who Can Help Flames’ Defense? Jon Bateman | December 31, 2016 Every time Dennis Wideman pinches in from the point, head coach, Glen Gulutzan and the Calgary Flames collectively must hold their breath. All too often a speedy winger will chip…
Andersson the Flames’ Next Top Defenceman? Ben Shelley | December 29, 2016 Calgary has had a very solid defence core for the last couple seasons, headlined by the likes of Mark Giordano and Dougie Hamilton. But with two of its top three…