Yesterday | Matchsticks & Gasoline
A couple of things happened this week in Flames land, with the biggest being yesterday's announcement that the team has signed Bob Hartley to three-year deal as head coach, and also plans to bring on Hartley's former assistant in Zurich, Jacques Cloutier.
Bob Hartley chooses to coach Calgary Flames over Montreal Canadiens
The Montreal Canadiens seemed a likely destination for the Stanley Cup winner because of Hartley's Franco-Ontarian roots.
On the Flames' Coaching Search and Why it Doesn't Matter...For Now
Ever since dismissing Brent Sutter at the end of the 2011-12 season, the Calgary Flames have been working tirelessly in their search for a head coach.
Off-Season Game Plan: Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames have missed the playoffs for three consecutive seasons, which might be an indication that it's time to rebuild.
Karri Ramo pleased Calgary Flames have his rights
The Finnish goaltender has seen his North American rights traded twice since he last played in the NHL and was encouraged by the message the Flames sent after acquiring him from Montreal as part of the Mike Cammalleri-Rene Bourque deal in January.
NHL Trade Talk: 6 Players Who Deserve a Move to a Contender in 2012-13
The NHL is full of stars, but unfortunately for many of them, they consistently play for losing teams.
Flames' Jokinen Undergoes Abdominal Surgery
Flames' Jokinen Undergoes Abdominal Surgery : Olli Jokinen underwent successful surgery on May 1 to repair a tear in his abdominal muscle, the Flames' official Twitter page reports.
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