VOICE OF THE NATION - A CHIP AND A CHAIR
Vintage Flame
January 31 2012 07:52AM
So hear it is. After 50 games last year the Flames sat with a record of 23-21-6 and 52 points. This year going into the All-Star break, Calgary had completed 50 games and their record? You got it, 23-21-6. Instantly these numbers usually bring a groan from whoever you just told that too, usually followed by, “Here we go again”.
Are the Flames capable of not just replicating what they did last year, but actually improving upon it? If you were to ask most fans, the answer would be a resounding no. But why? Are the fans just so jaded now by the makeup of this team, or its speculated lack of direction that they just want immediate radical change and are tired of hearing the GM-of-the-week proclaiming to the fan-base like Feaster did that once again “We’re going for it!”
Calgary’s Playoff Probability
Robert Vollman
January 30 2012 12:25PM
What are the chances Calgary makes the post-season this year? Depending on your level of optimism, it’s statistically somewhere between 17% and 30%.
Five spots are arguably effectively sewn up (by Detroit, St. Louis, Vancouver, Chicago and San Jose) two more which are Los Angeles and Nashville’s to lose, and one likely up for grabs for any of Minnesota, Colorado, Phoenix, Dallas and yes, the Calgary Flames. From this you might estimate Calgary’s probability of making the post-season at a maximum of 20%.
Minor Trade: Akim Aliu for John Negrin
Kent Wilson
January 30 2012 10:41AM
It was announced this morning that the Flames have acquired RW Akim Aliu from the Winnipeg Jets in exchange for D John Negrin.
Nation Radio - January 28, 2012
NationRadio
January 29 2012 11:33AM
It was all Edmonton all the time on all-star Saturday. Lowetide was visited by Terry Jones, Dennis King, Jim Byers and Corey Graham to talk about everything from the major league Oilers to minor league Oil Kings.
This is Nation Radio.
It's Supposed To Be Fun
Justin Azevedo
January 28 2012 02:00PM
People can't stand All-Star weekend. The game is often called listless, boring, and apathetic. Personally, though...I love the whole thing.
