Daniel Tkaczuk: A Promising Career Cut Short
The 1997 NHL Draft is a bit of an anomaly. Not only were three centers projected to go in the first three picks, but all three also went on to…
Category Archives: Flames History
Calgary Flames’ Player Milestones for the 2024-25 Season
As the NHL’s offseason tolls on, fans are stuck daydreaming of what the upcoming 2024-25 season will have to offer them. The Calgary Flames have given their faithful “C of…
Today in Hockey History: July 30
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 29 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 31 The Pittsburgh Penguins changed the future of their franchise on this date by selecting a generational talent. There…
7 Worst Flames Trades Ever
In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general…
Flames & Maple Leafs Trade History Revisited
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of…
Today in Hockey History: July 22
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 21 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 23 This date in National Hockey League history has not been the most eventful by any means, but it…
Today in Hockey History: July 21
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 20 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 22 July 21 saw the greatest player in National Hockey League history sign on to play for one of…
Calgary Flames’ Best All-Time
The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than…
Today in Hockey History: July 11
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 10 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 12 The Pittsburgh Penguins traded away one of the greatest players in their franchise history on this date. Plus,…
Today in Hockey History: July 4
Yesterday in Hockey History: July 3 Tomorrow in Hockey History: July 5 The 4th of July is usually reserved for fireworks in the sky in the United States. However, there…