Where Does Jokipakka Fit in Calgary? Ryan Pike | January 20, 2017 The impending arrival of the Vegas Golden Knights to the National Hockey League and the accompanying expansion draft has teams on edge. While typically teams would have several years to…
Flames’ Playoff Push Lacks Urgency Jon Bateman | January 11, 2017 What a difference a week makes. Just when their strong special teams seemed to be leading the Calgary Flames to the playoffs, they’ve jeopardized it with poor play. Nothing demonstrated…
Flames Options to Replace Wideman Glenn Eberth | January 6, 2017 Dennis Wideman certainly still has some offensive gas left in the tank, but it has become more and more clear over the past year and a half that the 33-year-old…
Puck Luck in Colorado? Jon Bateman | December 29, 2016 Four straight second-period deflections off the bodies of Colorado Avalanche players helped vault the Flames to their ninth win in their last 12 games. However, as friendly as the puck…
Inconsistent Defense Hurts Flames Jon Bateman | December 21, 2016 Strong goaltending is great, but inconsistent efforts and poor defensive accountability will eventually start to cost any team victories and the Flames are no exception. Emotionless play at the beginning…
5 Flames Who Have Disappointed Ben Shelley | November 30, 2016 It’s common to see a top star hit a slump. What’s uncommon is nearly every key player on a team hitting a slump at the same time. However, if you’re able…
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,…
3 Keys to Flames Playoff Hopes Ben Shelley | November 9, 2016 It’s no secret the Calgary Flames have been one of the most underwhelming teams in the NHL this year. Calgary got off to a rough start to put it lightly, losing five…
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…
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…