Lazar a Perfect Fit for Flames Ben Shelley | April 11, 2017 Curtis Lazar had everything going for him coming out of junior hockey. As a member of the Edmonton Oil Kings, Lazar won two WHL Championships and a Memorial Cup, scoring 41…
Oilers Playoff Potential: Calgary Flames Jim Parsons | April 5, 2017 Our final look at the potential first-round matchups for the Edmonton Oilers examines more closely the Calgary Flames. A good old “Battle of Alberta” seems to be high on everyone’s…
Flames Consistent Play Is Contagious Jon Bateman | March 29, 2017 Following Mikael Backlund’s lead, the Calgary Flames are creating team success ahead of individual glory by playing a complete style of hockey. Fans are seeing fewer turnovers, especially from Johnny…
Flames Flourish with Deep Lineup Jon Bateman | March 6, 2017 The Calgary Flames have 10 players with 10 goals or more so far in the 2016-17 season. That kind of scoring depth mixed with an enhanced defense corps has vaulted…
Patience Pays off for Backlund Ryan Pike | February 27, 2017 When the Calgary Flames selected Mikael Backlund in the 2007 NHL Draft, they probably hoped that he would turn out to be a steady contributor in their lineup. After a…
Expect a Quiet Trade Deadline in Calgary Ryan Pike | February 22, 2017 Considering their rough start to the season, it’s a bit shocking that the Calgary Flames approach the National Hockey League’s trade deadline in the midst of a playoff push. Despite…
How Does Tkachuk Stack Up? Ryan Pike | February 12, 2017 It’s really tough to make a National Hockey League roster as a teenager, let alone make a consistent impact as one. Calgary Flames left wing Matthew Tkachuk has achieved both…
Reassessing Gaudreau & Monahan Signings Ben Shelley | January 30, 2017 Over the summer, Johnny Gaudreau and Sean Monahan both signed huge deals to stay in Calgary, involving a giant sum of money. But as of now, Calgary’s top two forwards…
5 Reasons for the Flames’ Awful January Ryan Pike | January 29, 2017 The Calgary Flames have had a rough month of January. Heading into the month, they seemed like a good bet to stay in the thick of the Western Conference playoff…
Recap: Gaudreau Scores in OT as Flames Beat Senators Jesse Zhang | January 26, 2017 The Calgary Flames snapped their four-game losing streak as they beat the Ottawa Senators 3-2 in overtime. Leading 2-0 going into the third period, the Flames let that lead slip…
Changes Are Overdue for the Flames Jon Bateman | January 21, 2017 Eyebrows raised around Calgary when Sam Bennett was scratched before Thursday night’s game against the Nashville Predators. But, it’s a step in the right direction. Before his press box demotion,…
Flames Monday Musings: Playoff Race Tightening up Glenn Eberth | January 16, 2017 It’s funny how one week can have such an impact in the NHL. Seven days ago, the Calgary Flames had won five of their past seven games, and were sitting…