Category: Michael Stone
2021 FlamesNation Prospect Rankings: #7 Connor Mackey
Adam ThielenThe Calgary Flames boast a brawny track record when it comes to signing undrafted, unproven defencemen. And while expecting Connor Mackey to morph into the next Mark Giordano is a ludicrous assumption—somewhere in between a meteor demolishing the Saddledome and Sufjan Stevens releasing a bad album i...
Read moreFlamesNation mailbag: August daze
Buffalo SabresIt’s Monday! It’s August! We’re about a month away from rookies reporting for training camp on Sept. 15, at which point actual, real-life hockey talk can commence once more. In the meantime, all we can do is wait, anticipate, and chat about possibilities! To the mailbag, friends! What if Eichel just...
Read moreAlexander Yelesin signs with KHL’s Lokomotiv Yaroslavl
Alex PetrovicContinuing a bit of a churn of the Calgary Flames’ depth group this off-season, sources have confirmed to FlamesNation that defenseman Alexander Yelesin has signed with Lokomotiv Yaroslavl of the Kontinental Hockey League. Championat in Russia first reported on Yelesin’s potential move back to his h...
Read moreLooking at the Flames’ depth chart and cap situation pre-lottery
Oliver KylingtonAfter 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 moreFlames in seven games: a 2020-21 retrospective
Milan LucicThe 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 moreFlames left looking for answers after lacklustre season
Josh LeivoIn 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 moreDeBrincat scores 2, Blackhawks beat Stars 4-2 as fans return
Michael StoneCHICAGO (AP) - Alex DeBrincat scored two more goals, Kevin Lankinen made 37 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks welcomed fans back to the United Center with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. Chicago hosted a crowd of 3,820 for its first home game with fans in ...
Read moreBlackhawks welcome back fans with 4-2 win over Stars
Alex DeBrincatCHICAGO (AP) - Alex DeBrincat scored two more goals, Kevin Lankinen made 37 saves and the Chicago Blackhawks welcomed back fans to the United Center with a 4-2 victory over the Dallas Stars on Sunday night. Chicago hosted a crowd of 3,820 for its first home game with fans in ...
Read moreSenators remain Flames' biggest obstacle as Calgary's playoff hopes dwindle
Milan LucicInstead of keeping pace with every other Canadian team (other than Montreal), who have managed to stockpile points against the Senators, the Flames continue to lose ground against them. It’s evident, at this point, the division’s worst team has cost Calgary its season.
Read moreBrown scores twice, Senators defeat Flames
National Hockey LeagueCALGARY -- Connor Brown scored two goals for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday."I think we're a new team," Brown said.Elias Lindholm and Milan Lucic scored for the Flames (19-23-3), who have lost two straight after a three-game winning str...
Read moreBrown scores twice, Senators defeat Flames
Milan LucicCALGARY -- Connor Brown scored two goals for the Ottawa Senators in a 4-2 win against the Calgary Flames at Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday."I think we're a new team," Brown said.Elias Lindholm and Milan Lucic scored for the Flames (19-23-3), who have lost two straight after a three-game winning str...
Read morePost-Game: Senators spoil Lucic’s party
Ottawa SenatorsThe Calgary Flames celebrated Milan Lucic’s 1,000th NHL game with a ceremony before their game on Monday night. They followed that game up with an effort that was high on opportunities but low on execution. The Flames never had a lead in a 4-2 loss to the visiting Ottawa Senators. The rundown The Fl...
Read moreFlames in seven games: 3-4-0 in sixth segment
Calgary FlamesThe Calgary Flames have completed 42 games of their 56 game 2020-21 regular season schedule. They’re three-quarters through through their schedule. Their playoff homes aren’t quite gone, but the proverbial fat lady is doing her vocal warm-ups. Underlying numbers via Natural Stat Trick. Game by game...
Read moreWith Flames becoming deadline sellers, Bennett puts value on display
Darryl SutterWith six losses in their last seven games, the Flames will now turn their attention to doing what seemed unfathomable three months ago: selling. And no one will attract more attention as a playoff add than Sam Bennett.
Read moreFlames 4, Jets 2: Pressure and traffic punctures Winnipeg’s walls
Michael StoneThe Calgary Flames have routinely struggled to generate chances from the slot in their more tightly contested games this season, and last night’s victory against the Winnipeg Jets was honestly no exception. The Flames haunted the perimeters with the puck for much of the game, notched the brunt of th...
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