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Blogging Blows over Mikael Backlund

Mikael Backlund. The enigma playing center for the Flames at one point holding the high hopes of fans on his shoulders but lately has few points to back them up disappointing many. The folks over at Match Sticks and Gasoline have long been vocal proponents of Mikael...

Flames Squander Points: Calgary 2 – Anaheim 3 (SO)

The largely ineffective Nik Hagman had the last laugh in the shoot-out, in the 8th round no less, to sink the Flames in a game where they NEEDED two points. I suppose every game is a MUST-WIN, but it becomes more apparent when you're playing bottom basement dwelling...

Inadequate: Calgary 1 – Detroit 3

Just like the Sharks, just like Chicago on Friday, Calgary can't beat playoff calibre teams. They come up short, not by much, but how much you lose is irrelevant. Biggest problems are defensive breakdowns and issues at center-ice. Solution? None at this time of the...

Quiet Trades Over Past Few Days: Morrison Out

The All-Star break was anything but for Flames brass as they made two deals that opened a roster spot on the big club and added some depth on the farm. Firstly, in a surprising twist, Brendan Morrison saw his time with the Flames end after being traded to Chicago in...

Flames Can’t Beat Playoff Caliber Team

Calgary 0 - San Jose 1 Quite simply lack of offence killed the Flames tonight. Their lack of offence is evident as well. The largest problem is down the middle. As we get healthy on the wings there's a clear chasm between Jokinen and then everyone else below him. We...

Flames Steal Two Points: Calgary 2 – LA 1 (SO)

The Flames pulled into South California for a second game in three days. The score was the same as two nights ago vs. the Sharks, but this time Calgary was on the winning end. Both game required shootouts to determine a winner, and somehow, Calgary skated with teams...

Flames Lose Nail Bitter: Calgary 1 – San Jose 2 (SO)

Scoring is what lacks on this team. Without Alex Tanguay, and Curtis Glencross missing in action mid-way thru the second period, Calgary was short on goals. Nonetheless, this was as close as we've seen the Flames play all year to playoff style hockey. Lead by their...

Flames Squeak Out Win Against Ducks

Calgary 1 - Anaheim 0 (OT) YOu had the sense this game was going to go down much like previous games against sub .500 teams. Calgary just can't beat basement dweller hockey clubs (of which they are one). Lately the problem has been sustained offence, only 18 shots in...

Flames 6 – NJ Devils 3

Calgary came out and scored a quick 4 goals chasing starting goalie Martin Brodeur. IN true Flames fashion reminiscent of the Ottawa game last week, they had extended periods where they turned off the pressure to give NJ life. Thankfully the top line was just that,...

Jarome Iginla Nets 500th Goal on Night of Milestones

Calgary 3 - Minnesota 1 In 20 years the story will be top shelf breakaway in overtime. In reality Jarome Iginla's 500th goal was careened off of two skates and in. Luckily after scoring 500 he wont be remembered for this particular goal, but all of the memories from...