Don’t expect the Flames to buy anybody out
On Friday at 3 p.m. MT, the National Hockey League’s annual buyout period begins. The period allows the NHL’s 31 general managers to spend their way out of any mistakes they’ve ma…
Derek Ryan
FlamesNation player evaluation: Travis Hamonic
In the summer of 2017, the Calgary Flames traded their 2018 first round pick and two second rounders to the New York Islanders in exchange for the final three years of defenseman Travis HamonicR…
FlamesNation player evaluation: Derek Ryan
When you play in the bottom six forward group, it’s often hard work for not a ton of glory. In his second season with the Calgary Flames, center Derek Ryan toiled in the bottom six and played…
Seravalli: An early Canadian NHL Expansion Draft primer - TSN.ca
With the Seattle Kraken coming to the NHL in 2021-22, TSN Senior Hockey Reporter Frank Seravalli takes a cursory look at the Canadian teams’ protected lists.
Sheahan, Ennis are UFA's on the hot seat as Edmonton Oilers seek to upgrade roster
The Cult of Hockey’s “Keep, Hold or Fold” series Part 3: Riley Sheahan and Tyler Ennis Bruce McCurdy and David Staples of the Cult of Hockey will review in the…
Flamesnation player evaluation: Andrew Mangiapane
When he was drafted in the sixth round back in 2015 and even upon excelling in a full-time role on the fourth line last season there were plenty of folks outside Flames land uttering “Andrew Mangi-…
Best NHL Forwards at Carrying The Puck into Offensive Zone
Puck possession has become more of a focus in the NHL over the past few seasons, and I don’t see that trend changing. A well placed chip-and-chase, or even a dump-and-chase, can also be effec…
Hot Links: Monday, September 14
#Oilers untouchables, OEL rumors, trade partners, updates on prospects in Europe, Draft 2020, offseason targets, Tylers Benson and Ennis, Derek Ryan for 3C, part one of our roundtable, and MORE!
FlamesNation player evaluation: Milan Lucic
When the Calgary Flames acquired Milan Lucic from Edmonton in July 2019 in exchange for James Neal, first reactions ruled near-unanimously in the Oilers’ favour. Yahoo! Sports’ Ryan Lam…
Flamesnation player evaluation: Dillon Dube
If one single beacon of warm yellow light managed to slash through the ashes of the Calgary Flames’ first-round loss to the Dallas Stars, it was Dillon Dube. The kid rocked. He scored, he hit, he w…
So You Want To Make a Change?
Understanding a players perceived value and what’s needed in a return to effectively replace them.
Ranking NHL Teams By Forwards
Ranking the 31 NHL teams based on their forwards was a difficult task, with some possessing two stacked lines and others rolling four balanced trios.
FlamesNation player evaluation: Sam Bennett
If there’s one question Calgary Flames general manager Brad Treliving wishes he had he answer to this off-season, it’s what is Sam Bennett? After five full NHL seasons, and trial period…
FlamesNation Mailbag: long weekend edition
The third round of the Stanley Cup playoffs is underway! The 2020 NHL Draft and free agency is about a month away. A lot of stuff is going to happen shortly. Let’s check in with the mailbag!