Tag Archives: Calgary Flames
The Joy of Six: The Blackhawks Roll Continues
The Blackhawks entered the the last couple weeks staring at a stretch of games that would play a major factor in their playoff hopes. With four straight games against teams they were directly competing with for playoff position, it … Continue reading
Blackhawks-Flames Crucial Western Conference Match-Up
As you can see from the Western Conference standings, Wednesday night’s game at the United Center carries major playoff implications. Just one point behind Calgary with two games in-hand, the Blackhawks could jump the Flames. More importantly, a victory would … Continue reading
Flames May Be Without Curtis Glencross vs. Blackhawks on Sunday
The NHL will have a disciplinary hearing with Calgary Flames forward Curtis Glencross on Friday morning to discuss this head-high hit he had on Vancouver’s Keith Ballard in the third period of the Canucks’ 7-2 victory on Wednesday night: Glencross received … Continue reading
Tuesday, April 6: What To Watch
There is a lot of drama unfolding in the NHL’s Western Conference, and Tuesday could be a pivotal day in deciding the final playoff seeds. A number of games will take place tonight, the outcomes of which will hold the … Continue reading
Struggling vs. Streaking: What’s the Difference Between the Red Wings and Blackhawks?
Since the Olympic Break, a great deal has been written about how much the Blackhawks have struggled. In 16 games since the break, the Hawks have only a 7-7-2 record. Similarly, a lot has been said about how well the … Continue reading
2010 NHL Trade Deadline Updates
On this post we’ll keep you updated on all the latest player movement around the NHL as the trade deadline approaches. With only two-plus days to make deals before the mid-afternoon deadline on Wednesday, March 3, teams could be burning … Continue reading
Olli Jokinen Traded to NY Rangers to Close Busy Sunday
The Calgary Flames have agreed to a second major trade on Sunday, according to TSN. Calgary will send center Olli Jokinen and forward Brandon Prust to the New York Rangers in exchange for forwards Ales Kotalik and Christopher Higgins. Kotalik did not … Continue reading
Phanuef Dealt in First Blockbuster of Season, Shakes Up Playoff Picture
The trade deadline isn’t until March 3, but the movement has started with a bang. On Sunday morning, TSN reported that the Calgary Flames and Toronto Maple Leafs have agreed to a seven-player deal that sends star defenseman Dion Phanuef … Continue reading
Niemi Steps Up, Defense Shows Up, Blackhawks Win in Calgary
The Blackhawks were coming off a two-game stretch in which they played arguably their best game of the year in Detroit, followed by perhaps their worst in Ottawa. The Flames lost their previous game 9-1 at home to the San … Continue reading



