The Hockey Writers 8 hours ago
Calgary Flames — This Season vs. Last Season
Last year's Calgary Flames were a powerhouse that finished the season second in the whole NHL. The team that won the Pacific Division and put themselves back on the map as a force to be reckoned with. This is the team fans have fresh in their minds. With just over a month of play complete, let us take a look at how this year's progress compares to last years. The post Calgary Flames — This Season vs. Last Season appeared first on The Hockey Writers.
Matchsticks and Gasoline 9 hours ago
Preview: Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars (21/82): Stars Shooting Up Standings
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Dallas is 7-1-1 in their last nine games entering tonight Calgary Flames vs Dallas Stars 7:30 PM MT Scotiabank Saddledome, Calgary AB TV: SN1 - Radio: SN960 Calgary Flames 10-7-3 (23 Pts) vs Dallas Stars 8-8-2 (18 Pts) The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars will meet for the second time in this young season when they square off at the Saddledome. It will be Dallas’ only trip of the season to Calgary, and the Stars probably don’t love that because they’ve done very well in Calgary in recent memory, having won nine of their last eleven visits. These two...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 12, 2019
The Tinderbox Ep. 11: Talking Dallas Stars With Defending Big D.
Defending Big D was kind enough to sit down with us to talk about the Stars ahead of their meeting with the Flames this week. The Tinderbox This season we will be debuting the new look/sounding Tinderbox as part of SBN’s Podcast Nation. We will cover a variety of topics throughout the season and have different guests from our SBN Family when the Flames are playing a team in their respective areas. So pull up a chair by the fire place, put on your best robe and kick back and relax to the sounds of the Tinderbox! Don’t forget you can download this podcast at Spotify, iTunes, Google...
Calgary Sun Nov 12, 2019
Flames ‘trending in the right direction’ at quarter-mark
There’s a lot of hockey to be played. And, in the case of the Calgary Flames, a lot of room for improvement. The Flames now have 20 NHL games in the rear-view mirror, hitting what is treated as the quarter-mark of their regular-season schedule with a 10-7-3 record. “I think no matter where we are […]
Calgary Sun Nov 12, 2019
GameDay: Dallas Stars at Calgary Flames
WEDNESDAY Dallas Stars (8-8-2) at Calgary Flames (10-7-3) 7:30 p.m. MT, Scotiabank Saddledome, Sportsnet One/Sportsnet 960 The Fan THE BIG MATCHUP Flames LW Johnny Gaudreau vs. Potential puck thieves Gaudreau is one of the NHL’s elite setup men but during Saturday’s date with the defending Stanley Cup champions from St. Louis, his passes were […]
Calgary Sun Nov 12, 2019
Andrew Mangiapane cooking up chemistry on Flames’ second line
Calgary Flames speedster Andrew Mangiapane has finally moved into a place of his own. He finally has a space to hone another skill-set. “It’s nice to have a kitchen,” he said. “I’m big on cooking.” There you have it … In addition to being handy with a puck on his blade, the 23-year-old left-winger is […]
Sportsnet.ca Nov 12, 2019
Flames facing goalie conundrum thanks to David Rittich’s stellar start
Thanks to David Rittich’s early-season success, the Calgary Flames now find themselves on the horns of a goaltending dilemma. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
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...
CBC News Nov 12, 2019
Inconsistent Flames feeling same frustrations as their fans
Calgarians have been occupied in recent weeks playing amateur sports psychologist for the confounding Calgary Flames.
Calgary Sun Nov 11, 2019
Flames tune up OT skills, take rare opportunity to practise three-on-three
The Calgary Flames have played enough overtime games to have enough evidence of how their players in action during the extra frame. They also are blessed with a part of their National Hockey League schedule that allows them ample opportunities to practise instead of the game-every-other-day rhythm that happens so often during a season. So […]
Sportsnet.ca Nov 11, 2019
Flames quarter mark report: Rittich’s emergence a key development
One quarter of the way through the hockey season and the Calgary Flames sit second in their division and third in the conference. Is it a sign of what’s to come? From the most encouraging and most worrisome developments, to player grades and more, a look at the Flames one quarter of the way through the season. The post NHL appeared first on Sportsnet.ca.
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 11, 2019
Fan Satisfaction Poll: Week 6 Edition
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Are you satisfied with the Flames performance last week? Fan Satisfaction Poll Who doesn’t love a good poll? In addition to the weekly Fan Poll Friday, we’re debuting the Fan Satisfaction Poll at the end of each week. This just another way for you to voice your opinion on how YOU think the Flames are doing. So, are you satisfied? Vote in our poll below!
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 11, 2019
Calgary Flames Last Week’s Leftovers: Week 6
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports The Flames secured 5 out of a 6 possible points last week. Last Week’s Leftovers Wondering how the Flames did overall last week? Wonder no more. At the end of each week we will post the overall stats and record for the Flames from the prior week. It’s just a mini snap shot of Calgary fared during the week. Week 6 Flames Record: 10-7-3 (Home: 6-1-2, Road 4-6-1) (23 points) Standings: 2nd Pacific, 3rd West (Full NHL Standings) Results 11/5: Calgary Flames 4 vs Arizona Coyotes 3 (OTW) 11/7: Calgary Flames 5 vs NJ Devils 2 (W) 11/9: Calgary Flames 2 vs St....
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 10, 2019
Your Grades Needed: Flames 1⁄4 Report Cards
Sergei Belski-USA TODAY Sports Calgary has somehow already played 20 games this year Somehow we’re already at the 1⁄4 of the Calgary Flames 2019-20 season. After 20 games, the Flames sit with a record of 10-7-3, which has them temporarily 2nd in the Pacific Division. The Flames are the first team in the league to hit twenty games played, with most teams between 16-18 so far this year. With that being said, it’s time for you to Grade the Flames on their first quarter of the 2019-20 season. Make sure to share this post a lot so we can get a wide variety of votes in. Click the link...
Matchsticks and Gasoline Nov 10, 2019
The Morning After St. Louis: Sometimes you lose in overtime too
Photo by Brett Holmes/Icon Sportswire via Flames rally back from a 0-2 deficit but drop this one in overtime. The Morning After Calgary Flames 2 - St. Louis Blues 3 NHL Standings Tidbits -Gone streaking: Matthew Tkachuk scored a goal last night, marking his 10th of the season and his third goal scored in his last three games played against the Blues. St. Louis may give the Flames some trouble (they’ve lost three of their last four meetings), but Tkachuk seems to be fueled by playing his hometown team. -First things first: And speaking of goals! Travis Hamonic picked up his first...
