Before the Calgary Flames stole a 2-1 overtime victory from the Chicago Blackhawks at the United Center on Wednesday night, the prevailing storyline seemed to be a David and Goliath affair. The pundits predicted that the Flames, now known for their competiveness, would have to work twice as hard against an elite team that would […] READ MORE
Author: Daniel Rocchi
Puck Drop Preview: 2014-15 Calgary Flames
Welcome to Puck Drop Preview 2014-15, where our hockey department gives you a detailed look at each team from around the NHL leading to the start of this hockey season and offers our insight and analysis. Makes sure to stick around until the end of the series, where we’ll offer our full predictions for the standings […] READ MORE
Mike Cammalleri Signs Deal with New Jersey
NHL unrestricted free agent forward Mike Cammalleri has signed a five-year, $25 million contract with the New Jersey Devils. The 32-year-old spent the past two-and-a-half seasons with the Calgary Flames, carrying much the offensive load for the team following the departure of Jarome Iginla. Cammallleri was an unrestricted free agent as of July 1st. The […] READ MORE
Uncertain Draft Day Ahead for Flames New Management
After a season in limbo, the Calgary Flames front office has been solidified in the past few months, with Craig Conroy and Brad Pascall becoming the most recent additions after new general manager Brad Treliving dubbed them his assistants. But while Calgary’s management picture is now clear, it is far less clear how the new […] READ MORE
Plenty of Goalie Drama in Canadiens Playoff Run
With their 3-2 overtime victory at Madison Square Garden on Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens have new life in the Eastern Conference Final against the New York Rangers. And they have rookie goaltender Dustin Tokarski to thank for it. Sure, Alex Galchenyuk scored the deciding goal in the extra session, but the Habs were lucky […] READ MORE
Calgary Flames Hire Brad Treliving as New GM
Brad Treliving (far right in above picture) is the new general manager of the Calgary Flames. According to numerous news outlets including TSN and the CBC, the 44-year-old Treliving takes over the position from Brian Burke, the Flames president of hockey operations. Burke assumed the general manager’s role on an interim basis after firing former GM […] READ MORE
Rookie Post-Season Primer
It’s no secret that to be a Stanley Cup contender, a team needs experience. The post-season is unforgiving. Any team that’s going to survive needs veterans who can lead their teammates through adversity, keep early success in perspective and, if nothing else, actually grow decent playoff beards (sorry, Sid). But just because a team needs […] READ MORE
Tale of Two Months for Former Leafs and Flames
As the month draws to a close, the upstart Calgary Flames can look back on March with a sense of accomplishment, while the Toronto Maple Leafs would prefer not to look back on it at all. The Flames went 9-7-0 in March, the first time they’ve finished a calendar month with a winning record since […] READ MORE
Calgary Flames Burning Bright Since Sochi
The Calgary Flames have been playing well since the NHL returned from its Olympic break, and they have their youth to thank for it. The Flames are 3-4-0 since Sochi. It’s not an exceptional record by any means, but the losses have been close (three one-goal games and a 2-0 shut-out defeat) and the general […] READ MORE
Cammalleri Can't Stay In Cowtown
As the trade deadline approaches, Calgary Flames forward Mike Cammalleri continues to be one of the most talked about players that may be on the move before 3 p.m. on March 5. The 31-year-old is in the final year of his contract and is a proven performer in both the regular season and the playoffs, […] READ MORE
