Calgary Flames: Best and Worst Drafts in Team History Lucas Anderson | August 7, 2020 Since the Atlanta Flames relocated to Calgary in 1980, the team has taken part in 30 NHL Entry Drafts. In the 1980s, they drafted numerous top-tier NHL stars – including…
Flames News & Rumors: Lucic, Ward, Bennett, Gillies & More The Old Prof | July 28, 2020 The Calgary Flames have completed their Phase 3 training camp, have moved into their Edmonton-based bubble, and are ready to avenge last season’s early first-round exit. Last season, the No.…
Flames’ 3 X-Factors Versus Jets Lucas Anderson | June 30, 2020 The Calgary Flames face a difficult opponent in the Winnipeg Jets as they head into the 2020 Stanley Cup qualifying round. In the matchup, the Jets’ top-heavy offense threatens to…
Flames’ Sam Bennett Needs a Change of Scenery Colton Pankiw | June 22, 2020 Jun. 27, 2014, was an exciting day for Sam Bennett and the Calgary Flames organization. Management selected the Canadian forward with the fourth overall pick that day. The team was…
5 CHL Stars Who Became NHL Flops Aidan Battley | June 15, 2020 With the reception of my 5 CHL Players Ready For the NHL being overwhelmingly positive, I decided I would make this a mini-series. This time out we will be covering…
Flames Looking For Answers From Struggling Players The Hockey Writers | January 15, 2020 Although the Calgary Flames are second in the Pacific Division, with a respectable 25-18-5 record, there are a few key players who have yet to get their gears moving. The…
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flames, Devils, Oilers, More Jim Parsons | December 5, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Elliotte Friedman dropped a number of interesting rumors in his latest 31 Thoughts article, including news on the Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils,…
Flames Ground Jets on Goals from Monahan, Bennett The Canadian Press | September 25, 2019 CALGARY — Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett scored for the Calgary Flames in a 2-0 exhibition win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Monahan and Bennett collected their second goals of the pre-season while goaltender David Rittich posted a 20-…
Do the Flames Have a Right Wing Issue? Bob Hearn | August 31, 2019 For a city that has had its fair share of high profile right wingers over the years, the 2019-20 version of the Calgary Flames sure is not leaning that way…
Sam Bennett’s Bridge Contract Means High Expectations Stefan Wright | July 29, 2019 Calgary Flames forward Sam Bennett signed a two-year bridge deal last week, earning an AAV of $2.55 million per season. For a Flames team tight against the salary cap and…
Flames Sign Sam Bennett to 2-Year Contract Worth $5.1 Million The Canadian Press | July 24, 2019 CALGARY — The Calgary Flames have signed forward Sam Bennett to a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$2.55 million. The 23-year-old native of Holland Landing, Ont., had 13 goals and 14 assists in 71 games last season wit…
NHL Rumors: Flames, Penguins, Golden Knights, More Jim Parsons | May 26, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, there are updates on the Calgary Flames’ Sam Bennett, the Dallas Stars considering buying out a forward with some potentially strong upside, what’s happening with…