Kristen Odland
Calgary Sun
Calgary, AB, Canada
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Flames roundtable: How they got so good, and what they need to get better
The Calgary Flames will return to work Friday, likely sporting sun tans — or possibly sun burns — after brief vacations during their CBA-mandated bye in the schedule.The plan, of course, is to pick… → Read More
Gulutzan, Flames make headlines on The Jim Rome Show
As the Calgary Flames return from their mid-season getaway on Friday, hitting the ice at 4 p.m. after a five-day NHL-mandated break, the question everyone wanted to know was posed to Glen Gul… → Read More
Experiment over? Flames place Jagr on injured reserve
The official word from the Calgary Flames is that Jaromir Jagr was placed on injured reserve on Sunday, a move which was retroactive to Dec. 31.But it marked the first update on the 45-year-old rig… → Read More
Flames stay hot with sixth straight win
SUNRISE, FLA. — The Calgary Flames are, officially, red hot.Continuing a four-game road trip with a 4-2 win over the Florida Panthers, they extended their win streak to six games and are now … → Read More
Father Ferland enjoying career year with Flames
Brynlee Ferland is at that impressionable age where she can understand what her dad does for a living.But, although Micheal Ferland plays for the Calgary Flames and — unbeknownst to her &mdas… → Read More
Calgary Flames’ Johnny Gaudreau off to NHL All-Star Weekend
TAMPA BAY, Fla. — After four seasons with the Calgary Flames, the highlights are endless and the plays are plentiful.But for Glen Gulutzan, coaching Johnny Gaudreau and watching him book his … → Read More
Flames win fourth straight to start road trip on right foot
The Glen Gulutzan-stick hurl could very well be the ‘train ride’ turning point of 2018.When the Calgary Flames head coach launched into an f-bomb-laden tongue lashing of his squad last … → Read More
Hrivik waits for Flames debut
ST. PAUL, Minn. — Marek Hrivik’s National Hockey League debut at Madison Square Garden was the kind of thing that dreams are made of.The 6-foot-2, 197-pounder didn’t even care tha… → Read More
Game Day: Flames shoot for win against Wild
Bruce Boudreau, celebrating his 63rd birthday on Tuesday, was complimentary of the Calgary Flames — and the positive words may or may not bode well for the visitors as they try to win a fourt… → Read More
Game Day: At least six things you should know before the Flames take on the Kings
THE BIG MATCHUPFlames LW Matthew Tkachuk vs. Kings D Drew DoughtyReally original, we know. But it’s still a battle worth watching. Winger Matthew Tkachuk has been a force for the Flames this… → Read More
Flames prepare for big week against Pacific Division rivals
Reminders aren’t necessary this week.The Calgary Flames know exactly who is coming to town, how they need to play and the importance of their upcoming clashes against two of their biggest Pac… → Read More
Versteeg on the mend after hip surgery
Kris Versteeg, with ample time on his hands, has been active on the Calgary Flames group chat.Very active.“I’m usually the only one that texts,” said the 31-year-old winger, grinn… → Read More
Frolik week-to-week with broken jaw
ANAHEIM, CALIF — One of the Calgary Flames most consistent wingers and top utility players will be out for a significant period of time.Michael Frolik was enroute back to snowy Calgary to mee… → Read More
Jaromir Jagr signs with Flames for one year: Reports
Since the summer, there have been discussions of Jaromir Jagr in Calgary Flames silks. → Read More
Willie Desjardins to coach Canada's Olympic hockey squad
Sean Burke and Willie Desjardins will lead Canada in quest for Olympic hockey gold in 2018. → Read More
Malcolm Stinson won’t let cancer keep him out of Calgary Ironman competition
The current air quality has been a deterrent for some riders, but not Malcolm Stinson. A slight knee injury could be an excuse for many runners, but not the 57-year-old Edmonton resident. Multiple myeloma, a cancer of plasma cells which can cause bone pain, bleeding, frequent infections and anemia, might slow anybody down, let alone […] → Read More
Prospect Poirier opens up about alcohol abuse
A few years ago, shortly after he was hired by the Calgary Flames, Brad Treliving saw what everyone had been talking about. Emile Poirier, a promising prospect who was picked by former general manager Jay Feaster, had the wheels and was billed as a scoring winger out of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League’s Gatineau […] → Read More
The ugly and the uglier: Flames regular season series against Anaheim
The Calgary Flames dropped four of five meetings with the Anaheim Ducks this regular season. We revisit the five clashes and the most memorable (or forgettable) moments. Nov. 6, 2016 at Honda Center 4-1 Ducks The Calgary Flames limped out of the gate in 2016-17 and their first visit to the Honda Center was a […] → Read More
Flames clash with Ducks in first-round NHL playoff series
It came down to the wire, but the Calgary Flames now know what they’ve suspected for at least a week. Their first-round opponents in the NHL playoffs are the Anaheim Ducks, who dispatched the Los Angeles Kings 4-3 in overtime Sunday and captured their fifth straight Pacific Division title. The Flames, who wrapped up their […] → Read More
Flames come back to beat Blues 3-2 in overtime
ST. LOUIS — Much like the first time they were in St. Louis early in the season, Saturday’s game at Scottrade Center was a homecoming affair for a few members of the Calgary Flames. → Read More