Calgary Sun Dec 9, 2019
Flames’ Backlund embraces challenge of fling on the wing
DENVER — Sean Monahan had just marked a significant games-played milestone. Mikael Backlund was suddenly winging it. For these unexpected linemates, the quips — and the chemistry — seemed to come easy. “We were joking about it right away when we heard it — ‘Well, it only took them 500 games to figure it out, […]
Calgary Sun Dec 3, 2019
Flames shuffle lines at practice … but it might not mean much
Johnny Gaudreau was skating with Milan Lucic and Derk Ryan. Sean Monahan found himself on a line with Mikael Backlund and Dillon Dube. Elias Lindholm was centering a line between Matthew Tkachuk and Andrew Mangiapane. No, the Calgary Flames didn’t look the way they normally do when they skated at Tuesday’s practice at the Scotiabank […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 30, 2019
You Win, You Keep It The Same
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports The Flames won't make any changes to their lineup tonight. The Flames finally get back to the Dome tonight to take on the Ottawa Senators. Calgary is just coming home after a four game road trip that saw them go 2-1-1 and start to play better hockey. With that in mind, Calgary will keep their lines and goaltender the same for tonight. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Andrew Mangiapane Milan Lucic - Derek Ryan - Dillon Dube Tobias Rieder - Mark Jankowski - Michael Frolik DEFENCE Mark Giordano - TJ...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 27, 2019
Calgary Is Rolling Out The Same Personnel Tonight
James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The Flames will keep their lines as is when they play in Buffalo tonight. Projected Lines The Flames are in Buffalo tonight to take on the Sabres and according to Geoff Ward the Flames will make no changes to their lines tonight. This is the final game of a four game road trip out East for the Flames and they are currently 1-1-1 on the trek so far. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Andrew Mangiapane Milan Lucic - Derek Ryan - Dillon Dube Tobias Rieder - Mark Jankowski - Michael Frolik ...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 25, 2019
T.J. Brodie Activated, Status For Tonight Unsure
Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports Brodie could play for the first time since November 13th. Good news Flames fans: T.J. Brodie is on his way back to the Flames lineup. Brodie collapsed at practice back on November 14th and hasn't played a game since. He made the trip with the Flames to Pennsylvania and could be in the lineup tonight against the Penguins. The current lines don't have him listed as they are from Saturday, but it appears Brodie could be a game time decision for the Flames. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Andrew...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 22, 2019
Fan Poll Friday: Sit Stars, Sit. Good Boys.
Stars meet pine, pine meet stars. Fan Poll Friday We’ve already addressed the trade potential this week, so let’s put that aside for a few. It’s time to look at the next, maybe, best option for some of the Flames under-performing stars who don’t look like they care to be on the ice: a trip to the press box. Now, it’s HIGHLY doubtful that the Flames brass will scratch Sean Monahan, Johnny Gaudreau, Mikael Backlund or Mark Giordano, but why the hell not? Say they sit Gaudreau, Monahan and their five goals over the last 20 games. Say they sit Mikael Backlund and his three goals in...
Calgary Sun Nov 21, 2019
GameDay: Calgary Flames at St. Louis Blues
THURSDAY Calgary Flames (10-11-3) at St. Louis Blues (13-4-5) 6 p.m. MT, Enterprise Center, Sportsnet West/Sportsnet 960 The Fan THE BIG MATCHUP Flames C Mikael Backlund vs. Blues C Ryan O’Reilly Ryan O’Reilly’s dominance at the faceoff dot is well documented. Heading into Wednesday’s action around the NHL, the reigning Conn Smythe Trophy winner […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 17, 2019
Dillon Dube Recalled, Quine Sent To Stockton
Photo by Len Redkoles/NHLI via The Flames made a roster move today before their game with Vegas. The Flames recalled Dillon Dube today and sent Alan Quine back to Stockton ahead of today's game against Vegas. Dube has played in 13 games with the Heat this season and has four goals and nine assists. It's not known if he will be in the Flames lineup tonight. FORWARDS Johnny Gaudreau - Sean Monahan - Elias Lindholm Matthew Tkachuk - Mikael Backlund - Michael Frolik Andrew Mangiapane - Derek Ryan - Sam Bennett Milan Lucic - Mark Jankowski - Tobias Rieder Dillon Dube (line TBD during...
Calgary Sun Nov 15, 2019
Game Day: Flames at Arizona
SATURDAY Calgary Flames (10-8-3) at Arizona Coyotes (11-7-2) 2 p.m. MT, Gila River Arena, Sportsnet Flames, Sportsnet 960 The Fan THE BIG MATCHUP Flames C Mikael Backlund vs. Coyotes G Darcy Kuemper Mikael Backlund has been one of the Flames most consistent forwards to start the 2019-20 campaign. The 30-year-old pivot has one goal and […]
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 12, 2019
2019-20 Calgary Flames 1⁄4 Report Cards
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Who has impressed and who has fallen short of expectations? With the first quarter of the season done, we now have the first round of Calgary Flames Player Report Cards. Make sure you read until the end to find out who was voted as the Flames MVP to start the season as well. Which grades were too high? Who was too low? Let us know! Forwards #10 C Derek Ryan (20 GP, 3 G, 6 A, 9 Pts, +5, 4 PIM) Grade: C #11 C Mikael Backlund (20 GP, 3 G, 5 A, 8 Pts, +/- 0, 14 PIM) Grade: C+ #13 LW Johnny Gaudreau (20 GP, 5 G, 12 A, 17 Pts, -1, 6 PIM) Grade: C- #16 RW Tobias...
