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04-19-2008 - Flames Top 20 prospects, Spring 2008
Dustin Boyd remains atop the Flames Top 20 list.
02-09-2008 - Flames NCAA prospects update
The Calgary Flames have just three prospects playing NCAA hockey.
10-16-2007 - Flames Top 20 prospects, Fall 2007
Dustin Boyd remains Calgary's top prospect.
09-12-2007 - Flames 2007 training camp preview
The Calgary Flames brass has made it clear for some time now -- there will be roster spots up for grabs this season at training camp.
08-28-2007 - Q&A with Brandon Prust
Brandon Prust, who recently underwent hip surgery, hopes to crack the Calgary Flames roster full time this year.
07-31-2007 - Q&A with Brett Sutter
Another member of the hockey-playing Sutter family from Viking, Brett Sutter is hoping to make the jump from junior hockey to the pro ranks in 2007-08.
07-10-2007 - Flames 2007 draft review
Heading into the 2007 entry draft, the Calgary Flames owned five selections, including the 18th overall pick. After numerous pick swaps, the end was result was still five new prospects added to the fold, including center Mikael Backlund, selected 24th overall.
06-19-2007 - Flames 2007 draft preview
The Calgary Flames hold the No. 18 pick in the 2007 NHL Entry Draft.
06-09-2007 - Flames 2002 draft evaluation
The Calgary Flames had a decade-high 12 selections in 2002, resulting in one full-time NHL’er, with three more still knocking on the door.
05-29-2007 - Flames AHL/ECHL prospects review
The Omaha Al-Sar-Ben Knights were upset in the first round of the playoffs by the Iowa Stars, putting an end to their season, and as was just recently announced, putting an end to the team after only two seasons in Nebraska.
05-15-2007 - Flames CHL prospects season review
The Flames had a league high 13 prospects in the Canadian major junior ranks this season and not surprisingly have a handful of players who will be competing for the Memorial Cup Championship.
05-10-2007 - Flames 2006-07 rookie review
Injuries up front and on the blueline gave some of the Flames rookies a chance to play and by the end of the season, a couple of those rookies had made an impact.
03-19-2007 - Flames Top 20 prospects
Though Dustin Boyd, Leland Irving and Daniel Ryder remain at the top, there was plenty of movement by others both up and down the Flames Top 20 prospect list.
12-05-2006 - Puustinen adjusting well to WHL grind
When the Kamloops Blazers made Juuso Puustinen their first pick in the 2006 CHL Import Draft, they had a feeling the youngster from Finland could be an impact player.
11-24-2006 - Flames junior prospects update
The Calgary Flames currently have the most prospects playing in the CHL among all NHL teams.
09-13-2006 - Flames training camp preview
While the rookies already took to the ice late last week, the Calgary Flames main training camp begins Sept. 14 at the Pengrowth Saddledome.
09-06-2006 - Flames Top 20 prospects
The latest incarnation of the Calgary Flames Top 20 prospect list includes three new faces.
07-14-2006 - Flames 2006 draft review
The Calgary Flames continued their draft tendencies by making four of the team's eight picks from the CHL.
06-21-2006 - Flames 2006 draft preview
The Calgary Flames hold the No. 26 pick in the 2006 NHL Entry Draft.
06-14-2006 - Flames 2001 draft evaluation
Beyond Kobasew, Calgary still has some viable prospects from the class of 2001.
06-04-2006 - Flames AHL/ECHL prospects season review
The farm clubs did have solid seasons from a number of players including Omaha’s Mark Giordano.
05-28-2006 - Q&A with J.D. Watt
J.D. Watt, a feisty member of the Vancouver Giants, was drafted in the fourth round by the Calgary Flames and exemplifies the team’s hard-working, gritty style.
05-25-2006 - Q&A with Daniel Ryder
During the OHL playoffs, Daniel Ryder won the Wayne Gretzky 99 Award as the league’s playoff MVP with 15 goals and 31 points in 19 games.
05-04-2006 - Flames European prospects season review
The Calgary Flames had 11 prospects playing in Europe in 2005-06.
05-01-2006 - Flames 2005-06 rookie review
The Calgary Flames featured five rookies in their lineup over the course of the season.
04-18-2006 - Flames CHL prospects season review
With 12 prospects from the Western Hockey League and three from the Ontario Hockey League, the Calgary Flames are amongst the leaders in the NHL at drafting CHL players.
04-09-2006 - Flames Top 20 prospects
Dustin Boyd tops the Calgary Flames top prospects list.
04-05-2006 - Cracknell’s season not quite on ice
While it wasn’t quite the send off an overage junior hockey player wants to experience, Adam Cracknell knows that at least he has more hockey to play this spring.
02-19-2006 - Couture on the farm for hometown franchise
Just about to call it a career, the Calgary Flames extended a hand to one of their own.
02-06-2006 - Q&A with Richie Regehr
Richie Regehr was passed by twice in the NHL Entry Draft, but remains a legitimate NHL prospect. Signed as a free agent by his brother Robyn’s Calgary Flames, the offensive-minded blueliner is on the verge of joining his brother full-time.
01-14-2006 - Flames NCAA prospects update
The Calgary Flames have just three prospects currently in the NCAA.
12-31-2005 - Flames AHL prospects update
A look at the Calgary Flames prospects playing for the AHL Omaha Ak-Sar-Ben Knights.
12-30-2005 - 2006 WJC: Seitsonen and Finland hope to rebound
With their two toughest contests out of the way, Aki Seitsonen and Team Finland are looking to rebound in the 2006 World Junior Championships.
11-19-2005 - Flames Top 20 prospects
Defenseman Dion Phaneuf continues to head the list of Calgary Flames prospects.
11-10-2005 - Flames CHL prospects update
The Calgary Flames have 12 prospects currently playing in the WHL, and four in the OHL.
10-24-2005 - Rumsey's eyes open returning to Broncos
Swift Current Broncos alternate captain and Calgary Flames 2005 NHL Entry Draft selection Myles Rumsey leads a rookie-laden squad.
09-21-2005 - Taylor enjoys time in Calgary camp
Forward Justin Taylor was reassigned to the Omaha AkSarBen Knights, the AHL affiliate of the Calgary Flames, but not before making an impact in preseason action.
09-20-2005 - Krahn pushing for backup spot
Former first rounder Brent Krahn's mission is make the Calgary Flames behind Miikka Kiprusoff.
09-18-2005 - Phaneuf likely to stick with Flames
Calgary Flames blueliner Dion Phaneuf strives to make squad out of camp.
09-13-2005 - Flames return prospects to junior
After a week of physical and mental challenges, the Calgary Flames returned 18 prospects to their junior clubs Monday.
08-17-2005 - Flames 2005 draft review
The Calgary Flames addressed a long-term shortage of defensive prospects by drafting Matt Pelech of the OHL Sarnia Sting.
07-28-2005 - Flames 2005 draft preview
The Calgary Flames will select 26th in the 2005 NHL Entry Draft.
06-28-2005 - Flames 2000 draft evaluation
The nine picks that the Calgary Flames made in 2000 have played a combined 215 NHL games. First round pick Brent Krahn remains with the organization.
04-11-2005 - Q&A with Kris Chucko
Freshman power forward and Calgary Flames prospect Kris Chucko led all University of Minnesota rookies in scoring with 21 points.
04-09-2005 - Q&A with Curtis McElhinney
The senior goaltender earned numerous accolades including WCHA Goaltender of the Year and a selection to the WCHA All-Conference First Team.
04-02-2005 - Phaneuf making most of time with Red Deer
Calgary Flames prospect Dion Phaneuf has spent an extra year in the WHL due to the NHL lockout.
03-20-2005 - Q&A with Brandon Prust
Tough 2004 draft pick Brandon Prust is back for his overage year with the London Knights as an assistant captain.
03-06-2005 - Parley upbeat after two seasons with struggling Wildcatters
Free agent signee Davis Parley has endured high shot totals behind the ECHL Texas Wildcatters.
01-24-2005 - Flames Top 20 prospects
Dion Phaneuf continues to lead the Calgary Flames Top 20 prospects list.
12-15-2004 - Flames new AHL affiliate still unannounced
General Manager and Head Coach Darryl Sutter comments on the Calgary Flames farm team situation, in the wait for an official announcement.
12-10-2004 - Flames’ Sutter is on the road, filling boxes
Calgary Flames Head Coach and General Manager Darryl Sutter is taking to the road to scout, but as usual, finds his favorites near home.
11-21-2004 - Flames to name new AHL affiliate this week
The Calgary Flames look to be calling Omaha, Nebraska the new home for their AHL farm team.
10-28-2004 - Flames Major Junior update
A look at the 12 prospects the Calgary Flames have playing in the CHL.
10-23-2004 - Kristofer Persson improving in Sweden
Calgary Flames prospect right winger Kristofer Persson has moved to Skövde in the Swedish 2nd-tier league and is having a much better year.
10-17-2004 - Preview of the Flames in Lowell
The Calgary Flames are providing 10 players to the AHL's Lowell Lock Monsters, who are also affiliates of the Carolina Hurricanes.
10-12-2004 - Lowell Lock Monsters season preview
The Lock Monsters look to improve with help from affiliates Carolina and Calgary.
10-04-2004 - Flames add family connections to prospects core
A chat with two recently signed Flames prospects, Robyn Regehr's younger brother Richie, and Marcus Nilson's brother Patrik.
10-01-2004 - Andrei Medvedev to start in Russian Super League
Goaltender Andrei Medvedev, a Calgary Flames pick in 2004 appears on the verge of finally claiming a Super League (Russia 1) starting job.
09-18-2004 - Brent Krahn looks for a team to lead
Calgary Flames goaltender Brent Krahn is ready to settle in and lead a team to a championship, and maybe even paint his mask.
09-05-2004 - Flames remain without a sole AHL affiliate in 2004-05
Despite owning rights to a dormant AHL franchise, the Calgary Flames will again share an AHL affiliate in 2004-05.
08-27-2004 - Flames Top 20 prospects
Dion Phaneuf remains atop the Calgary Flames Top 20 prospects list.
08-22-2004 - Boyd a late addition to Canadian Junior camp
Flames prospect Dustin Boyd replaced the injured Andrew Ladd at 2004 Canadian Junior Summer Development Camp in Calgary.
08-15-2004 - Seitsonen enters sophomore season in Prince Albert
Newly drafted Aki Seitsonen will return for his sophomore season with the Prince Albert Raiders of the WHL in 2004-05.
08-15-2004 - Chucko moves on to Minnesota
Flames 2004 first round selection Kris Chucko, who starred in 2003-04 with the BCHL's Salmon Arm Silverbacks, will attend the University of Minnesota this fall.
07-08-2004 - Flames 2004 draft review
The Calgary Flames made 10 selections in the 2004 Entry Draft, headlined by Kris Chucko from Salmon Arm.
06-28-2004 - NHL Draft: Sutter plays the percentages
Writer Simon Richard has done a detailed study of drafting trends, and applies some of those findings to the work of Flames coach and GM Darryl Sutter at the NHL Draft.
06-19-2004 - Flames 2004 draft preview
The Calgary Flames hold the No. 19 overall pick in the 2004 Entry Draft.
04-11-2004 - Flames rookie review 2003-04
A look at the performance of the rookies who took the ice for the Calgary Flames this season.
01-15-2004 - Rookie Report: Matt Lombardi
Undersized pivot Matt Lombardi is holding his own with the Calgary Flames.
12-25-2003 - Flames WJC preview
Five Calgary Flames prospects will be competing in the World Junior Championships.
07-09-2003 - Flames: feature on Dion Phaneuf
Draft-day reaction from Calgary Flames first round pick Dion Phaneuf.
06-29-2003 - Ramholt looks forward to North America
Calgary Flames pick Tim Ramholt is made for North America and looks forward to starting his career there, perhaps sooner than later.
06-25-2003 - Flames draft review
Review of the nine picks by the Calgary Flames in the 2003 entry draft.
06-17-2003 - Flames: Draft History and Trends
A year by year look at how the Flames have drafted, with a unified trend, and possibilities for 2003.
02-18-2003 - Saint John Flames hopes fading
Due to what can only be described as an embarrassing year on all accounts for the parent Calgary Flames, their Saint John AHL affiliate was given very little chance from the beginning and is...
09-25-2002 - Hockey's Future Interview with Chuck Kobasew
Last pre-season, Calgary fans hope they saw a glimpse into the future when prospect Chuck Kobasew scored five goals in exhibition action. Hockey's Future caught up to Kobasew to chat with him heading into his second pre-season with the Flames...
09-13-2002 - Flames welcome hot prospect
After helping the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers capture an NCAA Division 1 championship on top of winning the Hobey Baker Award last season, defenseman Jordan Leopold is looking to crack the lineup of the Calgary Flames this season.
08-10-2002 - Flames Goaltending depth
Want to find out more about some of the Flames goaltending prospects? Read what Edward Lau was able to gather on them.
06-30-2002 - Flames Draft Review
How did the Flames Fare at the 2002 Entry Draft? Who are some of these prospects that we have never heard of before that they drafted? Well finally most of this information has been found and is now available in this article - Also what the Flames Scouting staff and management had to say about each of the prospects.
06-09-2002 - Calgary Flames 2002 Draft Preview
The Calgary Flames are traditionally a very poor team with even worse drafting. The Flames are a particularly weak offensive team, so it stands to reason that most of the first round forwards they’ve drafted have been busts....
05-18-2002 - Pre-Draft Interview with Craig Button
Who are the Flames Top 10 prospects in the eyes of GM Craig Button? Are the Flames planning on any big moves this summer to shore up the offense? What young Flames prospects does Mr. Button feel have a legitimate chance to...
02-22-2002 - Calgary Flames Prospect ranking
thoughts and opinions regarding Calgary's prospects.
01-25-2002 - The Marc Savard Situation
What are the Flames to do with disgruntled center Marc Savard? Flames Forward Marc Savard has seen his entire season become mired in controversy. All seemed to be going well for Savard in Calgary going into the season, but he's had a dismal year up to this...
01-05-2002 - The Defense Rests
Writer David Glaz gives the fans insight on the Flames and the pains of the recent defensive collapse of the cooled Flames.
11-08-2001 - Interview with Craig Button
Ever wonder what the deal is with Kobesaw - how long do the Flames have to sign him? Questions about the flames blueline. A total of seven questions were directed at the Flames GM in a brief interview with Hockeys Futures Flames Editor, Will Charlton. Enjoy - and if you have other questions let me know and I will ask him and report those answers in a couple months.
08-06-2001 - Russian Prospects: Calgary Flames' Andrei Taratukhin
One of Calgary's first picks in the 2001 NHL Entry Draft, Andrei Taratukhin is a crafty and rugged center.
06-26-2001 - Calgary Pressed the Trade Button
The Calgary wanted to make big changes at this year's draft but not with aquiring young prospects but dealing for proven veterans. Either way you look at the last couple days Craig Button has definitely put his stamp on the team.
06-11-2001 - Flames Draft Preview
Is this the year that the Flames organization looks back on as the begining of the turning point that propels them in a decade of respectability or will be just another day.
06-05-2001 - Optimism about prospects
The Flames had a tumultuous season to say the least; a season just like the past five or so they've had. Fans take every opportunity to slam this team, because it is easy, and, as fans, it's their right. Everyone knows that eventually, the franchise will be corrected, and they will be back to respectability, and, most importantly, competing once again
05-29-2001 - Will Saint John's success carry over?
The Saint John Flames, minor league affiliate for the Calgary Flames, completed their quest for the Calder Cup with a 1-0 shut-out victory over the Wilkes-Barrie Scranton Penguins, winning the best of seven series 4-2. Will success in the minors translate to future success for the NHL team?
10-05-2000 - 2000-01 Saint John Flames preview
The parent Calgary Flames have made their final cuts and the rosterfor this season's installment of Saint John Flames has taken shape.The result is a team with 8 or 12 forwards with prior NHL experience anda goaltending staff including last year's AHL most valuable player.
09-19-2000 - Flames Camp Heats Up
With Calgary midway through their preseason schedule, some candidates gunning for the big club have been impressive. With only a few positions up for grabs, Flames staff have some tough decisions to make...
08-30-2000 - Saint John Flames Opening Day Roster
When I saw someone had written an opening day rosterprediction for the American Hockey League's Portland Pirates I just couldn't resist wondering what the Saint John Flames would look like on paper come early October...
06-28-2000 - Flames 2000 Entry Draft Review Part 2
With Calgary staying put in the ninth overall position, Mckenzie and the crew select Hitmen goaltender Brent Krahn. To the delight of the hometown crowd Krahn will be an integral part of the Flames franchise for years to come...
06-25-2000 - Hitman bursts into Flames
With a smile the cheshire cat would be envious of, Brent Krahn stood in front of a roaring crowd at the Saddle Dome with the confidence of a stanley cup veteran, and absorbed the moment...
06-25-2000 - Flames 2000 Entry Draft Review Part 1
With Calgary staying put in the ninth overall position, Mckenzie and the crew select Hitmen goaltender Brent Krahn. To the delight of the hometown crowd Krahn will be an integral part of the Flames franchise for years to come.
06-22-2000 - Flames 2000 Draft Preview
Decisions, decisions, with only a few days left until the draft in Calgary the Flames have some BIG decisions to make.
06-15-2000 - Hot List in Flames
The Calgary Flames have answered a few questions in regards to which of their second-ranked prospect group will be getting a good shot to make the team with the release of their expansion draft protected list on Tuesday. However they may have raised
06-14-2000 - Button named GM
06-10-2000 - Giguere is gone
Jean-Sebastien Giguere was traded today to the Anaheim Mighty Ducks for a second round pick, the 42nd pick overall, in this years draft. The reasoning behind the move is that the Flames could only protect 5 forwards and 3 defense man if 2 goaltenders
08-04-1999 - Calgary Flames' Prospects: "Who will be the next Clarke Wilm?"
The Calgary Flames have developed a habit in the past three seasons. This habit, of turning young, previously unheralded, inexperienced players into NHL regulars, is set to continue as the young club continues to mature its talent. Last season it wa
06-28-1999 - Calgary Flames 1999 Entry Draft Review
"What? We passed over Lundmark and Shvidki for Oleg WHO?!?" That was the question of the day yesterday as Calgary traded the 9th overall pick, Jan Hlavac and a third round pick to the New York Rangers in return for C Marc Savard and the 11th overall
06-27-1999 - Calgary tops the HF Organizational Rankings.
Archived June 26, 1999The Calgary Flames have the best group of prospects of any orginization in the HNL according to Hockeysfuture's latest Orginizational Rankings. However Calgary's time on top of the ratings could be short lived.
06-17-1999 - Calgary Flames Draft Preview
Calgary starts the third season in its official re-building with the 1999 Entry Draft. For a franchise suffering with a low-budget and with many long term needs to fill, drafting good players becomes a key to long term competitiveness.
04-10-1999 - Tyler Moss profile and the IHL Notebook
Tyler Moss profile and the IHL Notebook
02-26-1999 - Hnat Domenichelli
Hnat Domenichelli
09-16-1998 - Flames Training Camp Update
For the first time in their history, the Calgary Flames held a rookie camp for the four days prior to the opening of the main camp. The media in Calgary found itself talking about the first round draft picks, Rico Fata and Daniel Tkaczu
08-20-1998 - New Flame Goalie
In early January '98 the Saint John Flames looked in trouble. With goaltending problems in Calgary that sent Tyler Moss to the NHL and a knee injury that sidelined J-S Giguere, the flames looked in trouble. Then team scouts pulled an incredible litt
11-20-1997 - Tkaczuk leads to way to the top
Poise, if you look in the dictionary you'll find a picture of the Barrie Colts captain, Daniel Tkaczuk. Poise is the word scouts use when describing the 18-year-old centre. His poise was one of the reasons that why Calgary choose him 6th overall in the NHL Entry Draft...
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