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If I Were Darryl Sutter…

Posted: 9th July 2010 by Michael van der Sloot in NHL
Most hockey fans have always loved to put down Darryl Sutter and the things he does. My cousin, who happens to be a Canucks fan, really enjoyed pointing out that Sutter looks like some strange creature grazing in the background during some scene in Star Wars. However, most Calgarians have been grateful for what Sutter has done to this franchise in Calgary over the past seven years.  He coached and managed ...

10 Greatest Calgary Flames of the Decade

Posted: 12th December 2009 by Michael van der Sloot in NHL
The Calgary Flames have had a very up-and-down run since the turn of the millennium. However, through the good, the bad, and the ugly, certain Flames have burned brighter than others. Some of these choices were tricky, but it goes to show the talent that has passed through the Stampede City the past ten seasons. Please keep in mind that I am ranking players based on their ...

Why the Calgary Flames Are (Now) the Best in the West

Posted: 7th December 2009 by Michael van der Sloot in NHL
I think I can speak for all Flames fans when I say it's been a long time coming. Expectations following the 2004 Cup finals run have so far only led to overall disappointment and frustration for the "C of Red." Maybe I'm jumping the gun a little here, but I believe that's all over now. Having seen four different coaches behind the bench in the past five seasons, and all of four ...