In a season that has been filled with uncertainty for the Calgary Flames, one thing that those around the league did not expect was the compete level that this young team would bring heading into the 2013-2014 season. Starting off the season with a record of 3-1-2 in their first six games, the Flames had […] READ MORE
Tag: Brian Burke
James van Riemsdyk Shining in Toronto
The last major move by former Leafs GM Brian Burke before he was axed occurred on June 23rd, 2012. Burke sent former first round pick, defenceman Luke Schenn to the Philadelphia Flyers for former first round pick, left wing James van Riemsdyk. Many Leafs fans were relieved that Schenn was gone, as he had become […] READ MORE
One Week Later, Hartley's Move a Smart One
A friend of mine asked me earlier this week what I thought of Bob Hartley’s decision to start the Calgary Flames’ fourth line against the Canucks on Saturday night, a decision that ultimately led to a line-brawl two seconds into the game and wound up costing him US$25,000. The game was a week ago, but […] READ MORE
Cammalleri's Concussion is a Headache for the Flames
Nobody likes head injuries, but I particularly dislike the concussion that Mike Cammalleri suffered in a 2-1 loss to the Penguins last Saturday night. Obviously I’m concerned for his personal well-being. I sincerely hope for his own sake that he gets healthy fast. But I’d be lying if I said I hadn’t thought beyond the […] READ MORE
New Year's Resolutions for the Flames
What’s a new year without a few resolutions? Here are three for the Calgary Flames to take into 2014. Be Bold in the Trade Market When Jay Feaster was shown the door, Brian Burke explained that the pace of Calgary’s rebuild was a key factor in the decision. As young as this rebuild is, according […] READ MORE
Re-signing Dion Phaneuf Imperative to Leafs' Success
What began as an ordinary winter day ended up flooring the hockey world and igniting excitement in an otherwise dismal season for the Toronto Maple Leafs. January 31, 2010 was the day that the Toronto Maple Leafs shocked the hockey world by making two trades. The first was acquiring all-star defenceman Dion Phaneuf from the […] READ MORE
Close Games Cause For Optimism, Not "Frustration"
If you’re Brian Burke, there’s a very good chance you’re not happy with the December the Calgary Flames have had so far. But if you’re anyone else with a desire to see this team succeed, you should be. When Burke announced the end of the Jay Feaster era on December 11, he gave a host […] READ MORE
Feaster Out, Uncertainty In
In a week that centred around their past, the Calgary Flames made it all about the future. The team announced Thursday that general manager Jay Feaster has been dismissed, along with assistant general manager John Weisbrod. The announcement came less than 24 hours after long-time franchise cornerstone Jarome Iginla made a heart-warming return to the […] READ MORE
Flames Finally Fire Feaster
An ominous drum has been beating in the background behind Flames GM Jay Feaster’s tenure in Calgary for some time, and now the axe has finally fallen. In a move that should surprise nobody around the hockey world, the Flames announced earlier today that they have relieved Feaster and his assistant GM John Weisbrod of […] READ MORE
Monahan's Fate No Easy Decision
With six games of their 2013-2014 regular season already in the books, one very important question looms larger and larger for the Calgary Flames: should Sean Monahan stay with the club for the duration of the season? All NHL teams have nine games to evaluate their rookie players before their entry-level contracts kick in. If […] READ MORE
