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The Unexpected: Calgary Flames
September 23, 2008 by
Everything Hockey
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*NOTE*: I will be writing a series of blogs discussing a handful of teams whose expectations were minimal to start the season or even now. Within these teams, I believe one will take home the Stanley Cup to their franchise. So far, I've I wrote about two of these clubs, the Montreal...
Round 3 of Sharks vs. Flames has a playoff feel to it
January 16, 2009 by
Bay Area Sports Beat
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Playoff hockey in January? That?s the way it looked to me from high above the rink at the Shark Tank, and that?s the way it felt for those on the ice Thursday night in Round 3 between the Sharks and Calgary Flames. For the first time all season, the Sharks lost a home game in regulation, ...
Preview: Introducing the 2009-10 Calgary Flames!
September 05, 2009 by
Puck Daddy
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NHL season previews often sell you an impressive bill of goods before you realize, at the end of the season, you're holding an empty box. Which makes using advertisements and infomercials the appropriate template for Puck Daddy's 2009-10 NHL Season Previews, presented each...
Iginla nets winner for Flames against Rangers
CALGARY, Alberta (AP) -Jarome Iginla scored the go-ahead goal and Miikka Kiprusoff made 32 saves as the Calgary Flames beat the New York Rangers 3-1 Saturday night for their third win in a row.
NHL Morning Papers (Friday Edition): Red Fisher says Brian Gionta is the leader of the Habs, Ryan Kesler looking for contract extension and is Miikka Kiprusoff struggling or not?
October 23, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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In this morning's papers, Jonathan Toews feeling better, Dan Boyle happy to return to Tampa, waiting on the struggling Brad Boyes, the Wings may be past their primes, someone dresses up as Brian Burke, and much more after the jump.
12 SECONDS?!? - Flames Blow Game 1. Brief Thoughts.
April 17, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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Twelve seconds is all it took for the Hawks to take a 1-0 series lead on the Flames, and nullify an otherwise decent opening game effort by the Flames. Though managing to lose the game in precisely 12 seconds is unbelievable (though I'll get to the goal later) I think the Flames...
Flames stay unbeaten with late goal, shootout win
October 08, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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Nigel Dawes and Olli Jokinen scored in the shootout to give the Calgary Flames their second comeback victory in Edmonton this season, a 4-3 victory over the Oilers on Thursday night.
With Edmonton holding a 3-2 lead, Calgary pulled goalie Miikka Kiprusoff and scored with 1.5 seconds...
NHL Morning Papers (Thursday Edition): Mike Keenan knows Robyn Regehr wanted him out of town, Columbus changes top two lines and Leafs have no puck practice
October 08, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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In this morning's papers, Leafs have a no puck practice, Miikka Kiprusoff's improvment, Robyn Regehr's struggles, the return of Sean O'Donnell, Carey Price gets pulled, long road trips ahead for Minnesota and Colorado and much more after the jump.
Tim Thomas gets paid.
April 06, 2009 by
Goon's World
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Former Vermont Catamount and current Boston Bruins goalie Tim Thomas signed a contract extension for 4 years and 20 million dollars. Just for comparision sake here is what some of the other goalies will be making next season. Bruins goalie Tim Thomas will be making 6 million next...
Kipper's Save voted as Play of the Year
1,230 regular season NHL games. 20 incredible plays. Over 145,000 votes. But just one winner of the inaugural TSN.ca NHL Play of the Year Showdown. After a back-and-forth final matchup with Anaheim's Bobby Ryan that saw both highlight-reel plays alternate the lead, Miikka Kiprusoff...
The NHL: What I`d Like to See...
May 01, 2008 by
Fantasy Insider Online
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In the middle of the NHL Playoffs, FIO staff writer Rob Edwards has already started to look ahead to the hockey offseaon and next year. Creating somewhat of a wish list, Edwards lays the foundation of some of the things he'd like to see happen in the NHL. From more TV time to Rick...
Riding The Learning Curve
June 23, 2008 by
The Flower Shop
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At age 23, Pittsburgh Penguins goalie Marc-Andre Fleury has seen his star rise in recent months. How do Fleury's numbers and achievements to this point in his career compare to some of his peers? Is he the second coming of Martin Brodeur, or just another product of the French-Canadian...
Dawes nets two goals as Flames burn Oilers
Nigel Dawes scored twice, and Miikka Kiprusoff made 23 saves in the Calgary Flames' 5-2 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Saturday night.
2nd most exciting time of the year...
July 01, 2008 by
Goon's World
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It has been a crazy day for signings on the free agent market. There have been quite a few former college hockey players moving around and signing free agent deals. First off; former Miami star and power forward Ryan Jones will not get a chance to play for the Minnesota Wild, big shock...
Iginla, Dawes, power Flames
CALGARY - In his first meeting against the team that drafted him, Nigel Dawes had a career night.
Dawes assisted on all three Calgary goals and Miikka Kiprusoff had 32 saves as the Flames beat the New York Rangers 3-1 Saturday night for their thi...
4,000 minutes too much?
September 08, 2009 by
Kuklas Korner
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From Jim Cerny at Rink Rap:
Was perusing stats from last year and noticed that only four NHL goaltenders logged more than 4,000 minutes of playing time: Calgary’s Miikka Kiprusoff, Marty Turco of Dallas, Henrik Lundqvist of the Rangers, and Minnesota’s Niklas Backstrom.
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Another Road Game, Another Overtime Win
Despite the media focus regarding the team's H1N1 vaccination, the Flames appear to be enjoying the start of November. Dion Phaneuf scored halfway through overtime to give the Calgary Flames their second overtime road win in two nights. The Flames lead for most of the game after...
Sharks win playoff tuneup in Calgary
March 31, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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Last night the San Jose Sharks came into Calgary looking to prove something. In the Sharks only other visit to Calgary, January 6th, the Sharks were embarrassed 5-2. With the Flames desperately trying to stave off the Canucks in the Northwest division they came in needing a win, but...
Flames-Canucks Post Game
The Calgary Flames exorcised some demons by winning their home opener 5-3 last night against the Vancouver Canucks. Not only was it the first time the Flames have played at home for their first game of the season, but it was also the first time they have won their first game in a looooong...
AccuScore NHL Rundown 4/9
April 09, 2008 by
AccuScore.com
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AccuScore NHL analyst Tim Williams breaks down today's games, detailing:
-Players to watch in each game.
-Top fantasy goalies for each game.
-Simulated outcomes for each game, including "AccuScore Upset Watch" contests.
Flames In 2-0 Hole After Another Collapse
April 19, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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It seemed like a virtual repeat of Game 1, only worse. The Flames came out flying and more desperate than the Blackhawks, and came up with the early lead, only to blow it and drop a heartbreaking 3-2 final. It was an even worse finish than Game 1, and now the Flames find themselves...
NHL Morning Papers (Monday Edition): Roy praises Brodeur, Panthers wanted Bieksa or Edler and the five year anniversary of Steve Moore?s last game
March 09, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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I apologize for the late papers, my internet kicked out this morning so I had to boot it to a coffee shop close
The Ducks continue to fade down the stretch, writes Bill Witz.? Should Ryan Getzlaf be shooting
The Thrashers outplayed the sixth best team in the NHL last night.? Slava ...
Oilers Spoil, Division Hopes Over
April 11, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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I believe it was the worst, objectively speaking, game I have seen all year. Uninspired play from both sides, atrocious reffing, mediocre goaltending and defense, bad ice. It all added up to a 5-1 drubbing of the Flames by the Edmonton Oilers in a must-win game for the Flames. The...
NHL Morning Papers (Sunday Edition): Jason Spezza is called out by an opposing player, Islanders not getting revenue sharing money and the Hawks and Havlat may be talking extension
February 01, 2009 by
Illegal Curve
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Here are the morning papers for Sunday the 1st of
The always likeable Teemu Selanne scored the winning goal for Anaheim yesterday in
Tuukka Rask was terrific for Boston yesterday afternoon, as he shutout the Rangers 1-0. Claude Julien loves veteran center Stephane Yelle. ...
A Pessimistic Flames Playoff Preview
April 13, 2009 by
The Sports Bet Guide
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Terry Shilton has beaten me to the punch in being the first to preview the Flames/Blackhawks series, but I'll still try my best to steal his readership. The collapse finally was completed over the weekend, as the Flames officially lost the Northwest Division and now face their...
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