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NHL Trade Deadline: Calgary Flames

About six weeks ago, most teams in the NHL were probably looking ahead with anticipation to see what gems the Calgary Flames would be offering up for sale at trade deadline time. Not anymore. With an amazing resurgence -- which coincided with the turfing of general manager Darryl Sutter -- the Flames are among the hottest...

Ales Kotalik Nears Return to Flames

CALGARY -- It's no secret the Calgary Flames are in dire need of some offensive impetus, having scored just six goals in their past four games. By the end of the week, they're hoping that the meek attack will be bolstered by a guy who has yet to see action this season: Ales Kotalik. The Czech right winger made a real...

A Glimmer of Light for Hobbled Flames

The Calgary Flames' extensive list of walking wounded may be shortened a tad by their next game Thursday night against the Florida Panthers. Centre Matt Stajan, who has yet to play a regular season game as he has been nursing a separated shoulder, is a good bet to lace on the skates, according to head coach Brent...

2010-11 Calgary Flames Preview: Darryl Sutter's Frankenstein

A year ago, the Calgary Flames were among the favorites to win the Northwest Division. It turned into troubling year on the ice under a new head coach, as they fell out of the playoff race early in 2009-10. They followed it up with an offseason that, to put it lightly, irked many of their fans. As the saying goes, this...

Olli Jokinen a Low-Risk/High-Reward Gamble for Rangers

When the Flames lost 11 of 12 games in a nightmarish January slide, Olli Jokinen contributed only three goals and two assists. Calgary made the $5.5 million center a scapegoat, shipping him to the New York Rangers for little in return.In a long-gestating deal finally completely early Tuesday morning, the Flames traded...