THW Calgary Flames Substack - Aug. 22, 2023
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In today’s edition we have the top five Flames’ captains of all time, a look at what Matthew Coronato will bring this season, and a look back at general manager Craig Conroy’s playing career.
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Flames: Top 5 Captains in Calgary’s NHL History
August 22, 2023 by Rupert McDonald
Since the departure of Mark Giordano, the Calgary Flames have not had a captain. That is expected to soon change, however, as newly appointed head coach Ryan Huska has made it clear he believes it is important for a team to have a leader. While he hasn’t given any specifics as to when that individual will be named, he has said he would like to have it happen before the 2023-24 season gets underway.
Who that individual will be remains to be seen, but one thing is for sure; they will have some big shoes to fill. The Flames organization has had some great leaders over the years, many of whom remain fan favourites throughout the city of Calgary. With that said, here is a look at the five best captains the organization has ever had.
Flames’ Matthew Coronato Could Be Big Part of Season Success
August 22, 2023 by Ben Hockley
There is no guarantee Matthew Coronato will make the Calgary Flames’ opening night roster or that he even plays 25 games this upcoming season. However, if given the right opportunity, he could have a big season for the Flames. It’s no secret that the Flames are looking for improvements from their roster overall this season, including both bounce-back seasons by established NHLers and good rookie seasons from the team’s top prospects. There is reason to believe that a season in the AHL could benefit Coronato. However, he could bring a quality to this roster that it otherwise lacks: a natural goal-scoring ability.
Revisiting Flames GM Craig Conroy’s Playing Career
August 21, 2023 by Ryan Ventura
This offseason, the Calgary Flames replaced general manager (GM) Brad Treliving with former Flames forward Craig Conroy. The move excited many fans, as Conroy was a favorite of the Calgary faithful as a player. Here’s a look back at his playing days.