Calgary Flames: Revisiting the Jarome Iginla Trade
Over 11 years ago, in late March 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader but one of the best leaders in NHL history in…
Category Archives: Flames History
Flames & Oilers Trade History Revisited
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972. While the team was in Georgia, they had no interstate rivals like the two Pennsylvania teams, the Pittsburgh…
Greatest Calgary Flame to Wear No. 10
*This was originally published in Aug. 2022 In case you missed one of the most significant transactions of the NHL offseason, former Florida Panthers’ all-time leading scorer Jonathan Huberdeau was…
Greatest Calgary Flame to Wear No. 10
*This was originally published in Aug. 2022 In case you missed one of the most significant transactions of the NHL offseason, former Florida Panthers’ all-time leading scorer Jonathan Huberdeau was…
Brad Treliving’s 5 Best & Worst Trades as Flames GM
Brad Treliving was just over a week short of hitting the nine-year mark as the Calgary Flames general manager (GM). He was hired in April 2014 after the team had…
Revisiting the Bruins’ Jim Craig Trade with the Flames
Jim Craig is an American sports hero from Easton, Massachusetts, who played three seasons at Boston University and won an Olympic Gold Medal at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake…
Today in Hockey History: May 25
May 25 is one of the most memorable days in National Hockey League history. Not only was a bold prediction made true, but three Stanley Cup champions were crowned as…
Calgary Flames’ Best Undrafted Players of All-Time
*This archive was originally published during the 2023 offseason We’re in the middle of summer, and not much is happening in the world of hockey. The Calgary Flames have had…
Is Brad Treliving the Right Person to Lead the Maple Leafs?
In 2014, Brad Treliving became the Calgary Flames’ general manager (GM). He had never held the position before in the NHL, but he had learned the ropes working with Don…
Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections
Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…