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Calgary Flames News This Week – Sept 17-21

Some articles you may have missed about the Calgary Flames this past week. The newspaper articles disappear pretty quick so read them fast! Brief post game attached here (didn't have time for full post earlier). Pre-season has begun so the news is getting thicker :D...

Pre-Season Game 3: Flames 0 – Canucks 4

Rivalries were renewed early as the Calgary Flames visited the Vancouver Canucks for their third meet of the season. Neither team has yet to register a win in pre-season season play so one would walk away with a W tonight. Right off the bat Godard answers a big hit...

Pre-Season Launches: Flames 0 – Panthers 3

The wait is not yet over, but we have pre-season to tide us over before opening puck-drop. The Calgary Flames opened at home against, oddly enough, the Florida Panthers. With a handful a vets, it was the rookies who made more of impression in tonight's game. Line up...

Flames This Week – Sept 9 -14 – Camp Opens

Some of the articles and top stories you may have missed this past week (hurry for newspaper links or they disappear): Junior camp is under way and Cam Cunning has arrived. Kipper ready to stay and should opt for contract extension. The Super Series was a sleeper but...

New Backup This Year – Mclennan Signs in Russia

Confirming what Flames fans already knew, there will be a new backup this year for Calgary after Jamie Mclennan, last year's backup goalie, signed in Russia. The question that now remains is who will fill the spot behind 70-75 game performer Kiprusoff? [tags]jamie...

Calgary Flames Week in Review – July 15-20

Some Stories You May Have Missed FlamesForum is dedicated to keeping Flames fans updated on the latest news even if it's not our own. The junior prospects development camp has begun at the North East Sportsplex. Here are some cool articles on the latest happenings:...

More more more, Kiprusoff Rejects Flames First Offer

The good news, pretty much everybody, especially high profile players, will reject their first offer. It's just interesting it hit the newswire; Kipper wanting to test free agency next year. Then again, Metro news could just be blowing smoke up everybody's skirt.

Flames Anders Eriksson Pick up Defence Ready to Roll?

The Calgary Flames announced Thursday morning the signing of defenceman Anders Eriksson to a two-year contract. The UFA comes as a cheaper version of Zyuzin who played on the team last year. Anders will likely play as the 6-7 D man. Eriksson has played 491 NHL games...

Jarome Iginla and Robyn Regehr Sign Big Extensions

Five year deals all around It appears Sutter has been busy not only working the free agency lines but also shoring up some of the foundational pillars of the organization. The future looks bright with the likes of our superstar Iginla and now two solid defensemen...

Flames Sign RW Owen Nolan to 1 Year Deal

It appears Sutter finally got his man. Last year Nolan was rumoured to be heading to Calgary but Phoenix won that battle. Nolan became available again this year and Sutter tried again with greater success. The move will provide a strong second line RW for the team,...

Flames Sign Cory Sarich to Five Year Deal

The Calgary Flames have made moves to shore up their blueline with the departure of Roman Hamrlik and most likely Brad Stuart as well. Old nemesis from 2004, the former Tampa Bay Lighting D-man Cory Sarich has signed a five-year, $18 million contract with the Flames....

Primeau Signed to 3 Year Deal – Hale to 1 year deal

Not wanting to test free agency, Keith Primeau has signed a three year deal with the Flames that will keep his checking services in town for a while longer. In the new deal, he'll earn $1.4 million a year, a slight increase in pay. While for a moment it appeared as if...

Flames Pick 24th at Draft – Mikael Backlund

At this year's entry draft there were few surprises and certainly less depth and blockbuster names as previous years. Calgary for a change have slim pickings this draft year and opted to trade down the first round to acquire an extra 3rd rounder from St. Louis. That...