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Prospect Jordan Messier Is Making His Mark
April 14th, 2010
The moment you watch Tri City Americans power forward Jordan Messier hit the ice, you are instantly reminded of a young Mark Messier because of the name on the back of his jersey.
But that may not be where the comparison ends. As the second cousin of the legendary NHL Hall of ...
Future of the Franchise May Be the Flames’ Fix for the Present
April 12th, 2010
The Calgary Flames are caught between a rock and a hard place, and it isn't easy to point the finger at who is indeed to blame for the situation.
The players couldn't get it done on the ice, Brent Sutter couldn't get it done behind the bench, and ultimately, Darryl Sutter ...
The 10 Worst Helmets in the History of Hockey
April 10th, 2010
Okay, so I realize hockey players need to protect their noggin. Especially nowadays with guys like Matt Cooke headhunting like he was part of a tribe from Papua New Guinea in the early 1900's.
But at what cost?
I mean, what's worse, suffering a mild concussion, or recieving years of ridicule from ...
Situation Critical? Calgary Flames Really Aren’t All that Bad!
April 8th, 2010
Once Flames fans get over the fact their club won't be in the playoffs for a sixth consecutive year, they really have nothing to be ashamed of.
Calgary, though eliminated, is 40-31-9 with 89 points.
That total would have been good enough to have a lock on sixth overall in the Eastern ...
Like Father, Like Son: Future of Hockey Has Been Spawned by Former NHL Pros
April 7th, 2010
I have seen the future of hockey, and surprisingly all the names remain the same.
We are starting to witness an influx of young up and coming prospects that have famous fathers. Each of whom, are looking to carve their path in the NHL, and represent the name on the back ...
The 10 Best Ways To Get Over Your Team Not Making the NHL Playoffs
April 5th, 2010
Well, the rollercoaster ride that is being a Calgary Flames fan may have finally come to an end, after they suffered a 4-1 defeat to the young upstart Chicago Blackhawks.
The chances of them now making it into the dance, are about as good as Ryan Seacrest becoming a blue-collar worker.
I ...
The 10 Best Hairdos in the History of Hockey
April 1st, 2010
When it comes to pro sports, let's face it: Hockey players reign supreme for their infatuation with hair.
It is even talked about as its own entity—"hockey hair."
Yes, players seem to feel the need to express themselves on and off the ice—and what better way to do it than sporting business ...
Going to College: Flames Could Learn From Leafs, Sens, and Canadiens
March 31st, 2010
The Calgary Flames may not be headed to the 2010 Stanley Cup Playoffs, but that is no reason to not start looking ahead for next season, and taking a dip into the NCAA free-agent pool is something they should seriously consider.
On the heels of the Ottawa Senators signing the NCAA's ...
Darryl Sutter: 10 Reasons He May Be Collecting Unemployment Insurance Soon
March 28th, 2010
Well, the Calgary Flames have finally fizzled and are dead in the water after suffering a 5-0 blow to the Boston Bruins that would have made a 19-year-old Mike Tyson giggle like a school girl.
With the loss, emotions finally got the best of GM Darryl Sutter, as he appeared on ...
The Top 10 NHLers to Come Out of College Hockey
March 27th, 2010
With the emergence of Tyler Bozak in Toronto, it got me thinking, just who is the best NHLer to come out of College hockey?
We have seen a slew of great players come out of the Canadian Junior Hockey ranks, from Wayne Gretzky to Sidney Crosby, the CHL has been the ...