As Flames coach Sutter returns to L.A., memories of Stanley Cup wins aren’t far away
Source: Sportsnet
Date: 2021-12-02
LOS ANGELES – Whether it be an in-game video tribute, an ovation from the fans or simply a few handshakes with security guards, Darryl Sutter insists whatever awaits him at Staples Center Thursday will be taken in stride. “I’m pretty much a middle-of-the-road, neutral guy,” said Sutter, when asked about his return to the city in which he led the Kings to two Stanley Cups. “Don’t get too high, too low.” Surely, no one expected the Jolly Rancher to get all misty-eyed about, well, anything. Those who know him best know exactly what will be on his mind when he returns as an opposing coach for the first time since being fired by the Kings in 2017. “Knowing him, it’s probably getting the win,” said Trevor Lewis, who won Cups with Sutter in 2012 and 2014. “We have a lot of me
Continue ReadingFlames developing identity as a fast, tough team to play against
Source: Sportsnet
Date: 2021-12-01
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Continue ReadingFlames Prospects Report: Chechelev, Sergeev, Wolf & More
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2021-12-01
Welcome back for another edition of the Calgary Flames Prospects Report. This is a reoccurring segment at The Hockey Writers, following the seasons and storylines of all the prospects in…
Continue ReadingMavericks: Not Good November
Source: Matchsticks and Gasoline
Date: 2021-12-01
It’s the start of a new year for the Flames’ ECHL affiliate in Kansas City! After missing the Kelly Cup playoffs in last year’s crazy shortened and re-aligned season, they’re now back at it to try again. The Mavs’ kicked off the early stretch of the year by going .500 through their opening six match ups, and they haven’t managed to get ahead of the curve since. KC has gone 3-6-1-0 in their last ten contests, stumbling their way through the month of November. The team is taking some moral victories, having only a -7 goal differential, but they aren’t being helped by leading the league in penalty minutes at 340 on the year. That’s a full 40 PIMs more than the league’s second highest offenders from Wheeling. As of now, they’re tied for last place in the Mountain Division po
Continue ReadingThe Tinderbox, Ep. 67: Milan Lucic Is Alright, California Road Trip & Looking Further Down The Schedule
Source: Matchsticks and Gasoline
Date: 2021-11-30
Mark and Michael have a jam packed episode for you today! The Tinderbox Podcast Welcome back to another episode of The Tinderbox! In this episode we sit down and discuss the Flames 2-1 shootout victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Monday night. Also discuss how great Milan Lucic has been, is Juuso Valimaki trade fodder at this point and a whole lot more. So dig and see what we have to say about YOUR first place Calgary Flames. If you enjoy this podcast, please follow us on iTunes, Spotify and Google Podcasts. Just search “Matchsticks and Gasoline” and you can download this episode and past episodes as well. Episode 67: Hosted by Mark & Michael -Re
Continue ReadingUSA Hockey unveils 31 players invited to World Junior selection camp
Source: Sportsnet
Date: 2021-11-30
USA Hockey has revealed the 31 players on its preliminary roster for the 2022 World Junior Championship, a group that includes several first-round NHL picks. Headlined by Matty Beniers, who was drafted by the Seattle Kraken with the second-overall pick in the 2021 NHL Draft, and Luke Hughes — taken fourth by the New Jersey Devils in 2021 — the roster also features defenceman Jake Sanderson (Ottawa Senators, No. 5, 2020), and forwards Matthew Coronato (Calgary Flames, No. 13, 2021), Chaz Lucius (Winnipeg Jets, No. 18, 2021) and Mackie Samoskevich (Florida Panthers, No. 24, 2021). A total of 17 forwards, 10 defencemen and four goalies have been named to the selection camp, which will be held from Dec. 13-15. After defeating Canada 2-0 in the 2021 championship game, the United States will be looking to win back-to-back titles for the first time. Canada was the last team to repeat, winning five straight from 2005-09. Canada is the host country for the t
Continue ReadingFlames News & Rumors: Treliving, Lucic, Iginla & More
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2021-11-30
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, Flames general manager Brad Treliving said that he is “always concerned” in regards to his team despite their great start. In…
Continue ReadingWhat’s On Tap?: The Flames Are California (And Vegas) Dreamin’
Source: Matchsticks and Gasoline
Date: 2021-11-30
Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty ImagesA VERY important road trip awaits the Flames this week. Start packing the bags (again) and getting the passports ready (again) because the Flames are hitting the road (again). Calgary just finished a three game homestand that saw them go 2-1-0 after a grueling trip through the Eastern Conference, playing seven games in eleven days (4-1-2) and it’s right back on the road again. This time, the points are way more valuable as Calgary is taking a trip down the California Highway with stops in LA, Anaheim, San Jose with a visit to Vegas sandwiched in there as well. The Flames haven’t played particularly well against the Pacific as they’ve accumulated a 0-2-1 record so far. Sure,
Continue ReadingFlames Prospects Who Could Potentially Suit up for 2022 World Juniors
Source: The Hockey Writers
Date: 2021-11-30
For many, the month of December gets people excited for the holidays. For hockey fans, however, December rolling around means the World Juniors are nearing. Each year, this tournament displays…
Continue ReadingThe Morning After Pittsburgh: Andrew Mangiapane Reached a Career Milestone Last Night
Source: Matchsticks and Gasoline
Date: 2021-11-30
Photo by Gerry Thomas/NHLI via Getty ImagesThe Flames forward is racking up the NHL games played. The Morning After Calgary Flames 2 - Pittsburgh Penguins 1 (SOW) NHL Standings - Recap Tidbits -200: Last night was the 200th NHL game for Andrew Mangiapane. The Flames forward made his NHL debut with Calgary on New Year’s Eve back in 2017 against the
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