Game 28 - Flames vs. Avalanche Live Chat
Kent Wilson
December 08 2011 06:16PM
Flames are fully ensconced in the softest portion of the 2011-12 schedule and have thus far mostly taken advantage. Calgary has taken points from most of the lightweights since heading into December and this evening provides another opportunity to claw closer to the playoff picture.
The Avs had the Flames number a couple of years ago and seemed destined to win every time the two teams met, regardless of how either of them played. The script has flipped since 09-10, with Calgary taking a majority of the games the last two seasons.
They'll need to continue that dominance tonight.
What to do with Matt Stajan - Trade For Kaberle?
Kent Wilson
December 07 2011 03:01PM
I was recently asked by frequent commenter the-wolfe to look at a hypothetical trade of Matt Stajan for Tomas Kaberle. The thinking is that perhaps the Flames can swap problem contracts with the Hurricanes while perhaps adding some depth to a blueline that is suddenly puddle deep.
On the surface, Kaberle doesn't seem like a terrible target. A former all-star, he's scored 40+ points from the blueline eight times, including 47 last year split between the Bruins and Leafs. Kaberle isn't young at 33-years old but he's also not exactly in the what most would consider the twilight years either.
Flames Scoring Chances - Game 27 vs Carolina Hurricanes
Kent Wilson
December 07 2011 01:03PM
Final Score: 7-6W
Game 27 - Flames vs Hurricanes Live Chat
Kent Wilson
December 06 2011 06:41PM
The Flames meet the struggling Canes this evening, in a Sutter vs. Sutter battle that has, well, no one, riveted. That said, join us anyway at 7MT for the festivities.
Leland Irving Called Up - Thoughts and Expectations
Kent Wilson
December 05 2011 12:22PM
With regular back-up Henrik Karlsson out with a sprained MCL, the Flames have called up former first round pick Leland Irving from the Abbotsford Heat. Irving has been the farm club's prohibitive #1 for the last couple of seasons and has started an AHL high 23-games so far this year.
