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The Best and Worst of the 2013 Flames, Part II

The Flames missed the playoffs for the fourth year in a row, but some aspects of their season were better than others.

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The Best and Worst of the 2013 Flames, Part I

Looking back at the most memorable moments and developments over the course of the Flames' 2013 season.

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My Iggy Moment: The Shift

Jarome Iginla is the greatest Flame ever - last night he was traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. For the next couple of weeks, we'll take a look back at some of his greatest moments through the eyes of contributors from all over the Saddlesphere.

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Dear Flames: You Suck. Get Out of Here.

This is what happens when it's 4 in the morning and I'm angry.

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O'Reilly-Gate: The Negatives and the Positives

The Flames lost out on Ryan O'Reilly, but is it all bad news? Spoiler alert: Not entirely.

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Everything You Need To Know About Ryan O'Reilly

Ryan O'Reilly could be a Calgary Flame in the very near future, so now is a good opportunity to read up on the 22-year-old centre's career to date.

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20 Predictions

The 2nd Annual predictions post: or, where I look like a fool come May.

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Support the NHLPA

There is a coming hockey boom that will occur after the lock-out and make no mistake the Owners will benefit the most, not the Players.

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Flames Ad Nauseam

I'm starting to find that I might not want to come back when hockey does.

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Better Know a Hockey League: The OHL

With exciting prospects, future stars, and up-and-comers, the OHL can satisfy all your hockey needs during the NHL lockout!

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Why Jay Bouwmeester will NOT likely be traded

Why Jay Bouwmeester will NOT be traded

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How Another Work Stoppage Could Affect the Current Flames Roster

Will they stay or will they go? How another cancelled season could affect the makeup of the Flames in the years to come.

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5 Players the Flames Need to Shine for a Successful Season

The 2012-13 season is a new start for the Flames. 3 long years under Brent Sutter's two-way D system is over. Not to knock the system, it worked in L.A. and won the Kings the Cup. In Calgary the...

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Eight's a Crowd: Fixing the Flames' Back-End Blues

Heading into the doldrums of the off-season, the Flames once again find themselves with an excess of defencemen

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Our Long National Nightmare Is Over: Mikael Backlund Signs

Backlund and the Flames have finally come to an agreement. 1-year (called it), 1-way, 725k. Jay Feaster was quoted as saying that "Mikael has an opportunity to step up and attempt to secure a top...

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Cory Sarich's New Deal: An Exercise in Poor Negotiations

I'll start by saying how surprised I was at the number of Flames fans who were happy with the news of Cory Sarich re-signing. Are we the only fan base that gets super pumped about replacement-level...

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Free Agency Open Thread

Look how sad he is! Let's all hope we won't be that sad.

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In Defense of the Flames Signings

Feaster locks down the UFAs he wants prior to July 1, 2012

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Flames Continue To Make Justin Sad, Sign Cory Sarich To A 2-Year, $4 Million Dollar Deal [UPDATED: More Signings!]

I honestly don't even know at this point. With this contract - and without going into the specifics of it, or hell, even the merit of it - the Flames have made yet another confusing move. The...

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The 2nd Annual Matchsticks and Gasoline Stampede Meet-Up!

Who: You! And Me! Some other nerds! What: Drinking, eating, laughing, social activities. When: July 6th, 2012 at approximately 9PM - July 7th, 2012 at approximately 12PM Where: Likely Molly...

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Jay Feaster Loses What Little Mind He Has Left, Signs Dennis Wideman To A 5-Year, $26.25 Million Dollar Deal

The Flames acquired the rights to Wideman in exchange for Jordan Henry and next year's 5th round draft pick. Also dropping: Blake Comeau has signed a 1-year, $1.25 million dollar deal. More to...

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Free Agency 2012: The Departed (Pt. 1)

With free agency quickly approaching, who are the Flames' most notable UFA forwards?

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Flames Finally Announce Qualifying Offers

In a move that surprised literally no one, the Flames have qualified RFAs Mikael Backlund (whee), Leland Irving, Paul Byron, Blair Jones and Akim Aliu. I'm assuming all of these guys will just...

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Should The Flames Take on Cap to get Additional Picks?

The Flames want to recover their lost picks in the draft, should they take on a Cap dump to do it?

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Dreger Fans Jagr Rumors for Flames

TSN's Darren Dreger suggests Jagr to the Flames

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Congrats Darryl

Was hiring Darryl Sutter the most important move Dean Lombardi made to get the Kings to Cup Winners ?

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