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A Look At Goaltending In Calgary

Coming away with only one point from the desert, the Calgary Flames needed those two points from the Phoenix Coyotes going into this weekend.  With the night off tonight, and a game against the Vancouver…Read More

Learning to Let Go: Musings on Jarome Iginla (Maybe) Getting Traded

  Full disclosure: Like many Calgary Flames fans, I love Jarome Iginla. I love his skill, his physicality, his demeanor, the way he’ll drop the gloves and swear at opponents on the ice, and…Read More

Kiprusoff Hits 300 Wins As Flames Conquer Sharks

In a nail bitting win over the San Jose Sharks last night, the Calgary Flames managed not only to pick up two very valuable points.  The Flames are now in 10th with 57 points and a win tonight would…Read More

Calgary Flames Resign Derek Smith

Oh Calgary Flames, what are you guys doing? You are resigning Derek Smith?!  Out since December 30th with a high ankle sprain, Derek Smith hasn’t really had the time to develop with the Flames.…Read More

Game Preview: Flames vs. Sharks

Tonight at 8 pm MT, the Calgary Flames (24-22-7) continue their road trip with a trip down to face the San Jose Sharks (29-15-6) at the HP Pavillion in San Jose. This is the third time these two teams…Read More

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Calgary Flames Ponda Curse? I Don’t Think So

I wish I had no comments for the Calgary Flames tonight after that game against the Anaheim Ducks but…Read More

Calgary Flames, The Trade Deadline, And The Problems They Face

As the trade deadline draws closers, February 27th is just a short 3 weeks away, the rumors seem to…Read More

A Flames Run Down And News Around The NHL

A little run down on the Calgary Flames and NHL today: Fresh off the IR, backup goalie Henrik Karlsson…Read More

Faces That Shape The Calgary Flames, Part Three

Tonight is the final segment of this series, on Thursday night I discussed those of black and mulatto…Read More

Quick Thoughts on Blackhawks/Flames

I’m delighted to say that my proclamation of doom for yesterday night was inaccurate- the Calgary…Read More

Faces That Shape The Calgary Flames, Part Two

Yesterday was Part One of this three part series in which I discussed Calgary Flames players who were of black and mulatto culture.  Today’s post will be on those who are a minority in hockey, but…Read More

Game Preview: Blackhawks vs. Flames

Tonight at 9 PM EST (7 pm local time), the Calgary Flames (23-22-6) play host to the Chicago Blackhawks (29-15-7) at the Pengrowth Saddledome. The last time these two teams played was on December 18th…Read More

Faces That Shape The Calgary Flames, Part One

February is Black History Month in both Canada and the United States and while hockey is largely populated by mainly white players and fans, it is important to point out that they are not the only ones…Read More

A Few Thoughts On The Man Upstairs

I’m not sure if Calgary Flames GM Jay Feaster is good at his job. Read | Share

Calgary Flames Recall Abbotsford Heat All-Star Krys Kolanos

Well that was not the outcome I had hoped for the Calgary Flames‘ game against the Detroit Red Wings.  However, with this loss does come a bright spot for a member of Abbotsford Heat.  Wednesday…Read More

Calgary Flames Take On The Detroit Red Wings After The All-Star Break

Currently in first for the Western Conference is the Detroit Red Wings, who, much like the Calgary Flames, are going into this game with a loss before the start of the All Star Break.  While the pregame…Read More

Flames Pay Tribute To Defencemen and Assistant Coach Brad McCrimmon

Before tonight’s match up against the Detroit Red Wings, first game back since the All Star Game, the Calgary Flames will take a pregame pause to remember former defencemen and assistant coach Brad…Read More

An All-Star Flame At An All-Star Game And Some All-Star Payrolls

Looks like everyone wanted a piece of the Calgary Flames captain, Jarome Iginla at the All Star Game today.  With a goal and two assists, Iginla walked away part of the winning team, Team Chara.  With…Read More

An All Star Skills Recap

Taking the ice to the biggest cheer of the night, Calgary Flames captain Jarome Iginla made his debut tonight as a member of Team Chara at the All Star Skills competition.  Waiting for for Iginla to…Read More

Brendan Morrison Traded To The Blackhawks

Just over two hours ago, the Calgary Flames managed to convince the Chicago Blackhawk to take on aging center Brendan Morrison off their hands in return for the young defenseman Brian Connelly. Read…Read More

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