Category: Darryl Sutter
A Small Blurb On The UFA Signings
Darryl Sutterfrom Justin Bourne of Sportsnet, When I agreed to write two sentences on every signing from UFA day in the NHL – something I’ve done numerous times in the past – I hadn’t banked on there being 63,000 signings. We got our work cut out for us here folks, so let’s dive in. We’ll start with the...
Read moreBrad Treliving talks free agency and newest Flames' additions
Trevor LewisFlames general manager Brad Treliving talks with Pat Steinberg to give his takeaways from NHL Free Agency and the newest members of the Flames' roster. He discusses acquiring goalie Daniel Vladar, Nikita Zadorov, and the Blake Coleman addition.
Read moreWill Mark Giordano be on the Flames next season?
Shea WeberPat Steinberg and Will Nault provide their insight on Mark Giordano's future with Calgary and the Flames exploring trade options.
Read moreDillon Dube leads the list of breakout season candidates
Josh LeivoMixed in with all the negativity during Calgary’s 2021 season, there were a few promising individual performances. We have a ton of questions looking forward to next year, most of them based on the frustrating results of this past season. Flames fans are hoping for significant bounce back years from...
Read moreGolden Knights slowed by Canadiens' lockdown defence in Game 2 loss
Marc-André FleuryThere's no money in falling behind Carey Price in the Montreal Canadiens. A team from Vegas should know better than anyone that those odds just aren't going to pay.
Read moreOffseason Checklist: Calgary Flames
Jacob MarkströmAfter a disappointing season, the Flames have a lot of work to do this summer.
Read moreLooking at the Flames’ depth chart and cap situation pre-lottery
Calgary FlamesAfter a few weeks sitting idle, the 2021 off-season really kicks off in earnest for the Calgary Flames on Wednesday night with the NHL’s draft lottery festivities. In advance of the occasion, we’ve prepared a quick organizational snapshot of how the Flames look from a depth and salary cap perspectiv...
Read moreDarryl Sutter’s Criticism a Constant for Flames’ Young Players in 2020-21
Darryl SutterWhen the Calgary Flames announced the hiring of Darryl Sutter in early March, it was expected that he would bring plenty of accountability to a group that at times appeared…
Read moreHow did this season go so wrong?
Darryl SutterIt’s not an exaggeration to call the 2021 season for the Flames one of the biggest failures in a long, long time. New coach Darryl Sutter might have been correct on locker clean-out day when he said expectations were miscalculated for this team. Even still, Calgary fell painfully short of the bar. T...
Read moreFlames in seven games: a 2020-21 retrospective
Christopher TanevThe Calgary Flames’ season is over and done with, and now it’s time to poke at the aftermath a bit. We’ve been tracking the Flames season through seven game segments, and on the whole a few interesting trends emerged along the way. Let’s dive in, pals! Underlying numbers via Natural Stat Trick. Segm...
Read moreThis might be a bad time for a management change
Brad TrelivingThis is going to be a really important off-season for the Calgary Flames, with a lot of key decisions to be made before the puck drops again in October. One of the most common questions I’ve been asked – by followers on Twitter, by friends, by my relatives – is whether the Flames will retain...
Read moreFlames in seven games: 4-3-0 in eighth (and final) segment
Christopher TanevThe Calgary Flames have finished their 56 game, eight segment, 2020-21 regular season. Their finished their eighth and final segment with a 4-3-0 record. Underlying numbers via Natural Stat Trick. Game by game (Percentage stats in this table are 5v5.) Date Opponent Result CF% SC% HDSC% xGF% PP PK Ma...
Read moreFlames left looking for answers after lacklustre season
Jarome IginlaIn three days, the Calgary Flames 2021 campaign comes to an end after a disappointing result and many question marks left to answer. Eric Francis breaks down the biggest questions facing the team moving into the off-season.
Read moreLet’s talk about Juuso Valimaki
Calgary FlamesWhat does Valimaki need to do to get into the lineup and stay there?For those of you counting, Valimaki has played 47 of Calgary’s 53 games – and has nine points in those games.
Read moreFlames 4, Canucks 1: Not much to not like
Matthew TkachukMatthew Tkachuk chipped in a pair of primary points, increasing his output to 12 goals and 27 assists in 53 games this season.The Flames have scored the sixth-fewest goals in the NHL—just 142 in 53 games—and boast a pedestrian 8.90 shooting percentage in all situations, ranking 24th in the league.Th...
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