The Toronto Maple Leafs didn’t take long to make their first big change of the offseason, as they announced early yesterday that Sheldon Keefe had been relieved of his duties. This was a move most expected, as aside from a first-round series win last year, the Maple Leafs struggled to get things done in the
Darryl Sutter
As it turns out, the 2021-22 Jack Adams Award winner may not have been the biggest issue as to why the Calgary Flames missed the playoffs last season. After being looked at as a hero around the city of Calgary after the Flames’ fantastic 2021-22 campaign, Darryl Sutter quickly became public enemy number one last
The Calgary Flames don’t have much expectations to live up to after a disappointing 2022-23 season. That may be a good thing, as they were thought of as potential Stanley Cup contenders at this time last year, and wound up missing the playoffs by two points. Related: Flames’ Weegar in Store for Massive 2023-24 Season
I don’t know about THW readers, but when I was young, one of my favourite children’s stories was “The Three Little Pigs.” In this story, the first two pigs make mistakes by building flimsy houses of straw and sticks. True to his word, the Big Bad Wolf huffs and puffs and quite easily blows them
To call the Calgary Flames 2022-23 season a disappointment would be a serious understatement. After bringing in players such as Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri to help fill the void left by Johnny Gaudreau and Matthew Tkachuk, fans quickly announced “the summer of Brad” and believed this team was on the right path to a
It is now getting into the thick of December and the NHL is past the quarter mark of the season. The Calgary Flames find themselves on the outside of the playoff picture looking in as they have had an underwhelming season to this point. There are many concerns and places to improve, but one that
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Calgary Flames keep losing and some of that has to do with Jonathan Huberdeau’s injury and some friction between the coach and the players. The New Jersey Devils are dealing with some injuries in goal. Does that mean they’ll explore the trade market? The Boston Bruins are getting a
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, coach Darryl Sutter had perhaps the funniest line of his coaching career when speaking with media after Saturday night’s loss to the Edmonton Oilers. In other news, the Flames announced that they have signed Lucas Ciona to an entry-level contract. Last but not least, Sutter has
There is no team in the NHL that has gone through a bigger roster overhaul than the Calgary Flames. For most teams, losing two 100-plus point scorers from the roster would result in some serious struggles moving forward. That isn’t the case for this Flames team, however. Related: Flames’ Sutter Impressed by Prospects, Future Looks
Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter has not only done a great job in showing confidence in his new and current players, but also throwing shade and taking shots at the stars that chose to leave this offseason. First, it was the comparison between Matthew Tkachuk and Tyler Toffoli who is expected to take over
Calgary Flames fans have made it very clear in recent months how they feel about Matthew Tkachuk. The 24-year-old star was once a fan favorite in Cow Town, but no longer after forcing his way out of town by letting management know he had no intentions of signing a long-term deal. To make matters worse,
The Calgary Flames had a great season in 2021-22 finishing sixth in the NHL in points and winning the Pacific Division. They advanced to the second round of the playoffs but lost to a hot Edmonton Oilers team. This season, the Flames are looking to repeat the regular season success and push further into the
The coaching search continues for the Philadelphia Flyers. Uncertainty about the overall direction of the franchise looms, and the announcement of a new head coach will be the first major indicator of what to expect for an organization that has spiraled into futility over the past two seasons. The most recognizable available names like John
In the NHL playoffs, anything can happen. There are the favorites, but plenty of times, an underdog has shocked the world and go on a run. The Montreal Canadiens last season not only shocked the Toronto Maple Leafs in the opening round but went all the way to the Stanley Cup Final. Related: Flames’ 5
Flames Weekly offers a look at how the Calgary Flames performed in the previous week. Be sure to check in every Monday for my take on the week that was, and to find out which storylines and players took center stage. Feel free to use the comment section below to let me know how you thought the
Flames Weekly offers a look at how the Calgary Flames performed in the previous week. Be sure to check in every Monday for my take on the week that was and to find out which storylines and players took center stage. Feel free to use the comment section below to let me know how you thought the
As we are all well aware, the Calgary Flames‘ season has been put on hold due to a massive COVID-19 outbreak amongst their dressing room. Thankfully, it sounds as though all their players who have been placed on the NHL’s COVID protocol list are feeling little to no symptoms, and shouldn’t have much issue getting
The Jacob Markstrom that Brad Treliving was hoping for has arrived. After inking a six-year, $36 million deal during the 2020 offseason, the Swedish netminder was a bit of a disappointment for the Calgary Flames, posting a 2.68 goals-against average (GAA) along with a subpar .904 save percentage (SV%). Related: Flames’ Early Success Fueled by