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Trouble in Cowtown: Calgary Flames Face Tough Decisions Ahead
January 12th, 2011
Currently on a four-game skid, the Calgary Flames are an organization in chaos.
Jay Feaster must be a masochist, because having to take on the problems the Flames face is a complicated and intricate job, one that is probably going to take years and an insurmountable amount of criticism.
The amount of ...
Jarome Iginla: Should He Stay Or Should He Go?
January 5th, 2011
With Calgary Flames GM Darryl Sutter stepping down, the topic of Jarome Iginla is hot again, even if it holds no merit.New GM Jay Feaster has made it clear that he has no intention of trading Iginla this season, as has been stated previously.But what is best for the Flames? ...
Darryl Sutter ‘Steps Down:’ What’s Next for the Calgary Flames?
December 28th, 2010
It’s eight years to the day when Darryl Sutter started his tenure with the Calgary Flames and he is finally gone.
While I give major credit to Sutter for reviving a corpse of an organization (trust me, I was attending games during those dreaded playoff-less years), it was time for him ...
Chris Pronger, Adam Burish, and the 25 Biggest Trash Talkers in the NHL
December 14th, 2010
It's inevitable in sports; you're always going to have some good ol' fashioned trash-talking. Some get burned, some back up their big talk, some just end up looking like children.Giant, 250 pound children. These agitators know how to get under not only their opponent's skin, but under the skin of fans too. Sometimes, ...
NHL Power Rankings: 20 Best Forechecking Forwards in the NHL
December 3rd, 2010
Without a doubt, this is something every team needs. A really solid forechecker.These guys know how to wreak havoc down low, creating turnovers and setting up the play. They're the guys you love or love to hate.This list best exemplifies those who are beyond good at puck control, and if they're ...
Stressed, Calgary Flames Fans? Time For a Meditation Exercise
December 2nd, 2010
Being a sports fan is tough. One can get way too emotionally invested way too quickly. I’m one of those people. My poor remotes, I shouldn’t take so much anger out on them. Oh, and my poor friends who have witnessed the childish outbursts and random acts of violence; I ...
NHL Trade Rumours: Jarome Iginla’s Streak Making It More Likely He’ll Be Dealt?
November 23rd, 2010
Well, the short answer is no—at least not this season.
The long answer contains multiple factors.
Yes, Jarome Iginla is on a hot streak. Why this is surprising to anyone is beyond me.
However, there is a reason behind this.
As Eric Francis confirmed on Hockey Night in Canada on November 20th, Iginla was ...
NHL Coaches On The Hot Seat
November 9th, 2010
We’re into week 6 of the 2010-2011 NHL season and some coaches are already feeling the pressure. Everyone from the current longest-tenured coach in the NHL Lindy Ruff to Ron Wilson have been subjected to rumours and many are starting to question who will keep their coaching jobs. Some, like ...
The Top 10 NHL Players You Would Love to Punch In The Face
November 8th, 2010
Have you ever walked down the street, seen a guy in an Ed Hardy t-shirt and thought, "Man, I'd love to punch that guy in the face"? You don't know him, but the more you look at that t-shirt with its bedazzled dragons, the more that guy seems to deserve ...
Calgary Flames: Continuously Stuck in the Middle
November 5th, 2010
This offseason, the Calgary Flames made a vital addition to their team.
A psychologist.
Say what you will, but the great game of hockey is half mental and half physical abilities.
Well, it’s time that guy gets fired!
The Flames have clearly not exorcised their past demons. What we’re seeing, Flames fans, is ...