Scott Cruickshank
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More Gaudreau OT magic propels Flames to sixth-straight win, 2-1 over Nashville
NASHVILLE — Which version of the Calgary Flames would show up in Music City? Good question. Would it be the group that has won nine straight on home ice? Or the bunch that struggles mightily away from Calgary? (To the tune of 1-6-1 in its last eight, and 3-9-2 for the season. → Read More
Gaudreau leads Flames to ninth straight win at Saddledome
You know you're hot when … You go out for your first and only shift in overtime and the crowd goes wild at the mere sight of you You have a hand in the golden goal – and by the time the puck enters the net you're already back on the bench This is Johnny Gaudreau. → Read More
Crazy Eight: Flames extend home streak with wild 4-3 win over Sabres
The Calgary Flames' goaltending is sick — and not in a good way. Jonas Hiller was too woozy to finish Wednesday's practice, too wonky to participate in Thursday's morning skate. → Read More
Flames' sluggish start may prove costly
They’ve laid the groundwork for a nit-picker’s paradise. Want to poke at the Calgary Flames? Less than two weeks into the National Hockey League’s schedule, there is no end of entry points. → Read More
Flames fended off early trade offers for Gaudreau
Admirers wasted no time. Before the bunting could come down at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minn., they were congratulating the Calgary Flames. For what? Even the Flames were confused. → Read More
Flames flattened 5-1 by Canucks in home opener
October is for optimists. Well, at least the early portion of the month is. "There's 30 teams right now who believe they'll have great seasons," Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley was telling reporte... → Read More
Flames' youngster Kulak stands out in one-goal loss to the Jets
Earlier in the day, Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley did not bother to sugarcoat the stakes for his youngest rearguard. “Right now, this is a playoff game for Brett Kulak." And his pointed assessment of the 21-year-old's performance after the game? Telling. → Read More
Flames shade Canucks in OT
VANCOUVER – Individual stakes were as high as they were obvious. “Every young player, they know what tonight’s game means for them,” Calgary Flames coach Bob Hartley was saying after Saturday’s morning skate. “Because (Sunday) we’re going to be making some cuts. → Read More
Five prospects to watch at Flames' development camp
Ah, it's Calgary Flames development camp time, the first look at the NHL club's recent crop of NHL draft picks and how they interact with others in the system. Here are five prospects to watch, writes Scott Cruickshank ... 1. → Read More
Sam Bennett headlines Flames' annual development camp
The Calgary Flames are conducting their annual development camp this week at WinSport's Markin MacPhail Centre. The Flames have invited 42 players – four goalies, 18 defencemen, 20 forwards – inclu... → Read More
Bob Hartley's gift of gab: A season's worth of Flames coach's best quotes
With Bob Hartley at the helm, there had been more quips than comebacks during this remarkable campaign. Whether he stayed up at night concocting one-liners or cooked them up on the spot, the Calgary Flames coach — and his unique sense of humour — always kept the mood light. → Read More
Flames alive and kicking after dramatic overtime win over Ducks in Game 3
Given current circumstances, it had been a tough topic to avoid — the Calgary Flames' pressing need to overcome the odds, to silence the naysayers. Yet again. And, with hurdles stacked in front of them, players embraced the notion of continuing the trend. → Read More
Doubted again, Flames head to Anaheim as underdogs
The between-series lull reached its end Wednesday. And thank goodness for that. Questions — and responses — had been growing awfully threadbare around the Saddledome corridors. → Read More
First line comes out firing as Flames send Canucks to the brink with 3-1 Game 4 win
Sure, the Vancouver Canucks were in the market for a quick fix. But the Calgary Flames? Not so much. “The way we’ve been playing, there’s a reason we have the series lead,” Brandon Bollig was saying the morning of Game 4. “We’re doing all we can. We’re working hard. → Read More
Canucks come out strong to take Game 2 against Flames
VANCOUVER — Creating post-game buzz, fuelling post-game debate, testing post-game suspension-interpreters, dominating post-game interviews, was the brawl. With barely a minute to go, the Calgary Flames and the Vancouver Canucks got into a dandy rip, with every player involved to some extent. → Read More
Flames insist that Monahan isn't hurt despite star's lacklustre Game 1 performance
VANCOUVER — Standing in the sunshine outside the rink on the UBC campus, they managed to smile at the situation. To make light of the rumours, the whispers, the gossip. Pure poppycock, according to coach and player — despite appearances to the contrary. → Read More
Flames skate away with 2-1 Game 1 win after late Kris Russell goal
VANCOUVER — No matter which way you cut it, rookies ruled this night. From the dash of Ronalds Kenins to the scoring of Bo Horvat. From the jam of teenager Sam Bennett to the smash-happy Michael Ferland. But it was left to veteran Kris Russell to play hero. With 29. → Read More
Flames answer naysayers by making playoffs
It is remarkably simple to pinpoint the date of the Calgary Flames’ post-season confirmation. Answer: April 9, 2015, after a 3-1 decision over the Los Angeles Kings. The when – that’s easy to determine. Black and white. The how – goodness, that’s a much murkier issue. → Read More
Flames blank Oilers, tie franchise record for road wins
EDMONTON – From a bad-looking situation, Jonas Hiller managed to find a silver lining. He was still loose from the warmup. So if there had been a bright side to Karri Ramo's opening-minute departur... → Read More
Flames Insider: Bennett's status up in the air for tonight
If Bob Hartley knows, he’s not saying. “Everyone is a game-time decision,” the Calgary Flames coach declared after Saturday’s morning skate in Edmonton. “At the meeting this morning, we told everyone to be ready. That’s where we’re at. → Read More