In the 102-year history of the National Hockey League, 348 individuals have played 1,000 or more regular season games. 44 of them, or 12.6%, have played some part of their career with the Atlanta or Calgary Flames. We call these players Long-Timers. Let’s take a look at Derek Morris.
Read More →It was 12 years ago today that the Calgary Flames signed free-agent Todd Bertuzzi to a one-year contract.
Read More →It seems unlikely the Flames will see injured defenceman Juuso Valimaki suit up when the NHL season resumes on Aug. 1. A combination of things lead me to that conclusion, from Valimaki’s expansion draft eligibility to Calgary’s depth on the blueline. Nothing is impossible, but with all the information we have now, I wouldn’t expect…
Read More →In the 102-year history of the National Hockey League, 348 individuals have played 1,000 or more regular season games. 44 of them, or 12.6%, have played some part of their career with the Atlanta or Calgary Flames. We call these players Long-Timers. Let’s take a look at James Patrick.
Read More →Folks, 2020 has been an extraordinarily odd year. Add one more thing to the laundry list of weird stuff that’s gone down: the National Hockey League and the players association have agreed to a collective bargaining agreement extension. Pending ratification from the Board of Governors and NHLPA membership, playoff games will begin on August 1.
Read More →There have been nine new cases of COVID-19 identified in NHL players, the league said in a statement Monday.
Read More →Way, way back in 2004, life was different. The Calgary Flames were a month removed from almost winning a Stanley Cup and while a lockout loomed, they tried to beef up their farm system by signing seven players. On this date in 2004, the Flames signed future Norris Trophy winner Mark Giordano, plus six other…
Read More →In the 102-year history of the National Hockey League, 348 individuals have played 1,000 or more regular season games. 44 of them, or 12.6%, have played some part of their career with the Atlanta or Calgary Flames. We call these players Long-Timers. Let’s take a look at Craig Berube.
Read More →We’re a step closer to Return to Play. On Sunday night, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly confirmed to the Associated Press that the league and the NHLPA have agreed to protocols for Return to Play. Once the collective bargaining agreement extension is finalized, the Board of Governors and NHLPA will hold votes to ratify the…
Read More →Trades won’t be an option for most National Hockey League clubs until the conclusion of the post-season, but reportedly the Calgary Flames have an interest in Columbus Blue Jackets forward Josh Anderson. According to a mention (in passing) by The Athletic’s Eric Duhatschek during expansion draft discussion, the Flames are “very interested” in Anderson.
Read More →In the 102-year history of the National Hockey League, 348 individuals have played 1,000 or more regular season games. 44 of them, or 12.6%, have played some part of their career with the Atlanta or Calgary Flames. We call these players Long-Timers. Let’s take a look at Paul Ranheim.
Read More →If you listen to hockey media’s cabal of insiders, it’s becoming increasingly obvious that the National Hockey League and its players association are closing in on a new collective bargaining agreement and a Return to Play scheme for the 2020 playoffs. The key to the whole CBA seems to be fixing escrow. So let’s dive…
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