Calgary Flames

Flames Season Primer

January 19, 2013

Hockey is back and it does not get much better than that. The Flames are looking to get back on the winning track as their chances to break their three season playoff drought might not be any better than in a shortened 48 game season. Here is the Flames season preview

Will the Flames buy out Matt Stajan?

January 15, 2013

Derrick Newman

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With the NHL and PA agreeing to accelerate the compliance buy out rule allowing each team to buy out one player before Saturday, are Matt Stajan's days in Calgary over?

I think it's a no brainer, but then again I've been wrong before.

5 Questions Heading into the 2013 NHL Season

January 10, 2013

Derrick Newman

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Will the fans come back? Will the Flames make the playoffs after going three straight years without spring hockey? Will the Oilers start another dynasty?

These questions and more are just inside this blog. What are you waiting for? Click the link...

Hockey is Finally Back

January 8, 2013

Derrick Newman

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The lockout is over and the NHL is set to resume play. I will be in the stands for the home opener, where will you be?

Where do you stand? Do you care or do you just like that hockey is back?

GAME ON!!

January 6, 2013

NickSymon

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The lockout is over as the NHL and the NHLPA have tentatively agreed on a new CBA. There is work to be done to make the deal official and more importantly to win back the fans. It was an embarrassment but as a fan it is good to have hockey back.

The 2012-13 Calgary Flames: Dreaming With Eyes Wide Open

October 25, 2012

Derrick Newman

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Would if you woke up and the NHL and the PA had made the deal that everyone is hoping for?

Would it be a dream come true? I think so.

Players playing Overseas: May the Best Man Win

October 11, 2012

Derrick Newman

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Do you have a problem with players going overseas to play hockey?

Is it unfair that they take jobs away from other players when they do so?

Or, is it simply a case of owners doing what's right by there fans and putting the best possible product on the ice?

I tend to think it's the latter. But argue with me all you want.

Hoping and Waiting: The NHL Lockout Looms

September 10, 2012

Derrick Newman

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The lockout is looming and fans are forced to sit and wait while the NHL and NHLPA fight it out in the boardroom.

Fans have zero power and it's never more evident than right now.

Flames add Jiri Hudler: Feaster not done

July 3, 2012

Derrick Newman

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The Flames added some offensive punch by signing Jiri Hudler to a 4 year deal worth $16 million.

Just three days earlier Feaster signed Dennis Wideman to a big contract.

It doesn't look like Feaster is done yet either.

Flames get ahead of the 8-Ball

June 27, 2012

NickSymon

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It was a busy day for the Calgary Flames as they traded and signed defenseman Dennis Wideman from the Washington Capitals and re-signed forward Blake Comeau.