Author Archive for RANDY WORKMAN
FLAMES FIND ANOTHER WAY TO LOSE TO CAROLINA 6-5 IN A SHOOTOUT
The Calgary Flames continue to have these mental breakdowns. Seriously, defence is making bad panic giveaways and the forwards are not there to help. Granted, the officiating was really weak tonight. But the Flames gave the officials reasons to make the calls. Adam Pardy, who has been really consistent this season, had a rough night [...]
FLAMES UPDATE IN A NUT SHELL
Things really do look bleak, to say the least, in Calgary. I am all for being positive, but there has to be a time when common sense kicks in. I really hate to see the core leave, I have met each one of them several times, but it is nothing personal; this is a business. [...]
Isles down Flames 5-2
The Calgary Flames have a problem, and the problem is on the second line and third line: they are non-existent. Morrison and Stajan somehow have to wake up their lines soon. Bourque has really been fighting the puck. He has lost his confidence. Meanwhile, Stajan looks totally confused. He just is not looking like he [...]
One on One with Erik Erlendsson .
One of the biggest surprises in the League has to be the team in Tampa. I, for one, did not expect it at all. You have to consider Stampkos one of the best in the League, don’t you? I mean, you have to consider Steve the MVP of this surprising team, or is he? To [...]
Flames Down Avs 3-2 Streak to Three in a row.
The Flames were on a quite a roll going into the Avs game. They had a very solid period, and you really had a feeling this was going to be their night. The forwards were skating back to help the defence, especially in their own zone. The first period was the Flames’ type of game. [...]
Sutter Out Feaster In
The Calgary Flames have a new sheriff in town, as Daryl Sutter steps down as General Manager of the Flames. What cost Sutter his job? Most people think it was the trades; more specifically, the Dion deal. Let’s face facts: Stajan has not lived up to expectations, and Hagman has played well at times but [...]
One ON One with Cam Tucker of the Abbotsford Times
The Flames have been under the microscope with their farm system. There have been a lot of negative comments on the Flames’ drafting. The Flames’ draft history has been under a lot of scrutiny, and rightly so. I have heard over and over again that the only draft pick that has turned out has been [...]
OH HOW SAD WE LOOK
Even with the loss for the Flames tonight again in Columbus there will be no coaching or general manager change. Sorry if you were expecting it. I have been the ownership is not happy either, but they trust the Sutters. They trust that the rebuild will done right. I know the fans do not like [...]
A TASTE OF A BITTER PILL
How can anyone say with a straight face that this team is a playoff team? They have gone from one of the best to one of the worst. Simply put, this team has no idea what they are doing, and are afraid of being benched by their coach if they make one mistake. Whether they [...]
Flames Forget they had a game tonight lose to Wild 3-1
The Flames play host to the Wild at the Dome tonight as the Flames try to for three wins in a row the first time this season. Which would be totally unheard of about a month ago. In fact, about a month ago, one win would have been an accomplishment; in fact, a miracle. The [...]
ONE ON ONE with ADAM PROTEAU of the HOCKEY NEWS
First of all, I would love to thank Adam Proteau for today’s Media Corner. If there is a topic that really bothers me, it is the head shots. Saying I have a lot of anger towards them is an understatement. I just don’t get the players’ mentality over this. I have heard a lot of [...]
LACK LUSTER EFFORT FLAME DOWN JACKETS IN OT
The Flames play host to the Blue Jackets. The key to the Flames’ victory will be holding Nash. If they can do that, they have a chance. The Flames play it close to the vest in the first period and chase Mason out in the first five minutes. Iggy opens the score on a great [...]
A Closer Look at the Coyotes Sale.
I normally do not post I my Coluumns here but I had to post this one because of the content of it. oday is blog on a one one with Aaron Wood of azvibesports on the Coyotes situation in Arizona. 1) Before I ask the questions, I thought I would give my readers an update [...]
Flames Hold off Bolts 4-2
The Flames were quite sloppy in the first period, but Kipper was steady. The Flames really need to get more support in their defensive zone and they were caught flat-footed. They opened the scoring on a nice set-up by Pardy to Sarich. Tom Kostopoulos scores on a puck off the boards as Gio shoots the [...]
The Flames Panel last addition.
Today is the final edition of the Flames panel. Today guest, Dearen, is a blogger for the Flames. He is fine hockey mind who is a terrific writer. You can reach him on twitter http://twitter.com/DKAY1987. Which area do we fix first? You have 3 options A. Coach – Do we need to send Coach Sutter [...]
FLAMES BEAT WILD IN A SHOUTOUT 3-2
If I were a betting man, I would bet the Flames and Wild would be in involved in a one goal battle down to the wire. The Flames really need to grab the two points and stay out of a three point game with the Wild. In fact, I would predict that we would be [...]
Flames Start Listening Flames Panel Another Fan Speaks.
Today I am working on the Flames Panel as I continue to get an idea on the fans’ thoughts on the Flames this season. Today’s guest is Rebekah Green. She gave some well thought-out answers. A. Coach – Do we need to send Coach Sutter on his way? Is the system the problem? B. First [...]
Kipper is Perfect Flames Down Wild.
The Calgary Flames score 2 goals in a span of 18 seconds, and take a 2-0 lead. For the first goal, Iggy makes a great set-up on Jbo, who waits theo out and shoots it into the empty net by moving around him. The Flames pretty much hemmed the Wild in the whole second period. [...]
Flames Panel Fans Continue to speak their mind.
I would like to continue my Flames Panel question project. My next interview is with my friend Travis whom I met through twitter. Question 1: Which area do we fix first? You have 3 options A. Coach – Do we need to send Coach Sutter on his way? Is the system the problem? B. First [...]
FLAMES PANEL PART 2 AS THE FAN CONTINUE TO HAVE A SAY.
Today I am doing another part of the Flames Questions. Here are the answers from Brad Windsor, a very good blogger from Myhockeybuzz, who follows the Flames: Which area do we fix first? You have 3 options A. Coach – Do we need to send Coach Sutter on his way? Is the system the problem? [...]
