Post-game summary, team news, and commentary.
There was a time when the Calgary Flames used to dominate the Edmonton Oilers in the battle of Alberta. That time was the past 10 years if not more. But over the past 10 years Edmonton has been gifted first round draft pick after first round draft pick, and although...
FlamesForum.com posting vignettes continues. Calgary quickly visited Winnipeg for a single game before returning home to face the Edmonton Oilers tomorrow night. The place look to get back on track after their recent loss against the St. Louis Blues. What we got...
Rather than offering postgame summaries FlamesForum well now all offer postgame vignettes. Tonight was a demonstration of how the Calgary Flames stack up against an elite team in the league. In the past St. Louis is dominated the Flames, tonight you can see...
The second game of the season against the same team they faced in the season opener, but this time in Vancouver, the Calgary Flames looked to right the ship after putting up an abysmal season opener at home. Things got off to a good start with the visitors leading by...
It's early October which means regular-season hockey is upon us. Coming out of camp Calgary had fewer decisions to make due to injury and waivers. The only question mark sat in the crease with the team carrying three goaltenders. Despite having the worst numbers in...
I guess the hope of a shiny new sports arena with all the bells and whistles is going to cost. For the most part, fans/citizens are both interested and excited about the prospect of a new arena in downtown Calgary. THe only problem? The cost. Almost everyone I've...
Official training camp has yet to open, but that doesn't mean there isn't an increase in activity at the Flames camp. Here are some recent updates surrounding the team. - The ownership unveiled their CalgaryNext project for a new arena for both the Flames and the...
If you are a Calgary Flames fan then the 2015 entry draft, and now the July 1st UFA opening, are somewhat anti-climactic. General manager Brad Treviling surprised everyone by fleecing the Boston Bruins out of Dougie Hamilton, a blue chip proven right-handed defensemen...
Jun 26, 2015 **Trade Alert** Before things even get started in the evening, the Calgary Flames entered the foray and addressed a deep concern on the back end by not simply adding a small piece, but a young proven defenceman in Dougie Hamilton. The cost was steep, but...
With four, the Calgary Flames organization had the most nominees in this year's NHL Awards ceremony. They took home two. First off a rant. NHL awards are a sham. West had won 5 of the last 6 cups, yet the east still wins 3/4 of the awards. For example, Karlsson...
Congrats. And those TV ratings make Gary proud. The highest views in 18 years. Thank Chicago for that. Top reason why/how? Awesome. But not that the Hawks won; but at least it was the Bolts. Until next season!
Guest post by Rev. K. The City Council of Glendale will hold a meeting to decide the future, again, of the local hockey franchise. Why on earth does the NHL want to continue plugging away at this beleaguered and failed organization? The Phoenix Coyotes are once again...
Well, the dust has settled on another hockey year, only this time the season lasted far longer than anybody at the start of the season predicted. There were few who thought the Flames would remotely contend for a playoff spot. If by some miracle they made it,...
Ignoring the fact the team name is now considered a derogatory term for indigenous people in Canada's far North, the Edmonton Eskimos released a tweet following the Calgary Flames loss to the Anaheim Duck's in the Second Round of the NHL playoffs. The tweet was not...
This Game five post-game summary won't include any season summary, just tonight's game. With everything on the line the Calgary Flames flew into Anaheim for Game 5 of the best of seven series. The subtext for every away game in Anaheim is how long it's been since the...