Darren Haynes
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Calgary kid. MRC journalism grad. Old. I’ve covered the Calgary Flames for The Canadian Press since 1989. Ex-The Athletic. Founder of FlamesFrom80Feet.ca. PHWA member. Love to golf, curl. Baseball fan — my beloved Expos back in the day, Twins and Nats now.
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Darren Haynes
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· Nov 16
Flame's Wolf comes up big in matchup of the NHL's two smallest goalies
CALGARY — After years of closely following the career of Juuse Saros, Calgary Flames rookie Dustin Wolf faced him for the first time on Friday and collected his first shutout.
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Dustin Wolf picked up his first NHL shutout on Friday and it came against Juuse Saros, his frequent comp, whose career he has closely followed. In a tight battle between the NHL's two smallest goalies, the Flames rookie prevailed. My story for The Canadian Press: ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/flames-...
Will Zayne Parekh be the next Cale Makar? If you’re a Flames fan, you sure hope so. Anything close to that level would be a massive coup for Calgary. But he’s not there yet, nor will he be at the same level that Makar was at when he made his NHL debut and here’s why. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
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Many want to liken Zayne Parekh’s situation in joining the Flames to Cale Makar’s situation when he stepped into the line-up for the Avs in the 2019 Stanley Cup playoffs.
Firstly, dare to dream. If.....
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April 12, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Will Zayne Parekh be the next Cale Makar? If you’re a Flames fan, you sure hope so. Anything close to that level would be a massive coup for Calgary. But he’s not there yet, nor will he be at the same level that Makar was at when he made his NHL debut and here’s why. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
Some Saturday morning Calgary Flames musings to ponder while sipping your morning coffee. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
Flames From 80 Feet
Five Saturday morning musings about the Calgary Flames.
1. Curious About Carter
Everything I’ve heard is the Flames are a front-runner for signing Denver captain Carter King, 23, who next weekend...
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April 5, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Some Saturday morning Calgary Flames musings to ponder while sipping your morning coffee. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
The Flames debut tonight of Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee will happen 15 years to the day of the last time Calgary acquired two NHL forwards in the same mid-season trade. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
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I’m intrigued to see the new-look Flames hit the ice tonight against the Red Wings.
The debuts of Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee, acquired Thursday from Philadelphia, will come 15 years to the day of....
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February 1, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The Flames debut tonight of Morgan Frost and Joel Farabee will happen 15 years to the day of the last time Calgary acquired two NHL forwards in the same mid-season trade. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
How long has Tyson Barrie been a healthy scratch for the Flames? Since Barrie last appeared in Calgary’s line-up on Nov. 12, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid have combined for 104 points!
January 28, 2025 at 11:29 PM
How long has Tyson Barrie been a healthy scratch for the Flames? Since Barrie last appeared in Calgary’s line-up on Nov. 12, Leon Draisaitl and Connor McDavid have combined for 104 points!
Moved to the top line early in the second period on Thursday, Jakob Pelletier responded three shifts later by helping set-up the tying goal. He scored the GWG in the third. “Best game I've seen him play in the NHL,” said Ryan Huska. My story for @CdnPressSports: www.timescolonist.com/hockey/pelle...
Pelletier takes advantage of first-line opportunity with Calgary Flames
CALGARY — Jakob Pelletier got bumped up to Calgary's No. 1 line on Thursday and immediately took full advantage.
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January 24, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Moved to the top line early in the second period on Thursday, Jakob Pelletier responded three shifts later by helping set-up the tying goal. He scored the GWG in the third. “Best game I've seen him play in the NHL,” said Ryan Huska. My story for @CdnPressSports: www.timescolonist.com/hockey/pelle...
Over on my #FlamesFrom80Feet facebook page, I cobbled together a few morning-after thoughts on Dustin Wolf’s epic performance against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, an eerie historic coincidence, and silver linings. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
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Did anybody else feel déjà vu going into Calgary’s game on Saturday in Winnipeg? If so, it was for good reason.
Thirteen years ago, a 23-year-old rookie, who also starred for Everett (WHL), got the.....
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January 20, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Over on my #FlamesFrom80Feet facebook page, I cobbled together a few morning-after thoughts on Dustin Wolf’s epic performance against the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday, an eerie historic coincidence, and silver linings. www.facebook.com/FlamesFrom80...
Matt Coronato’s wicked shot, Dustin Wolf’s heroic stops, and Jonathan Huberdeau’s timely snipes. They’ve been on display all season and were front and center again on Saturday with all three of them instrumental in the Calgary Flames’ 2-1 comeback win. My story: www.timescolonist.com/alberta-news...
Coronato continues to play a key role for improving Flames
CALGARY — Dustin Wolf, Matt Coronato and Jonathan Huberdeau have each played pivotal roles for the surprising Calgary Flames this season and that was the case again on Saturday night.
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January 12, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Matt Coronato’s wicked shot, Dustin Wolf’s heroic stops, and Jonathan Huberdeau’s timely snipes. They’ve been on display all season and were front and center again on Saturday with all three of them instrumental in the Calgary Flames’ 2-1 comeback win. My story: www.timescolonist.com/alberta-news...
I’ve been marvelling lately how good Connor Zary is at carrying the puck into the offensive zone and setting up possession. Between his speed, edges and his confidence, he attacks the blue line and teams can’t stop him. Playing centre, just 23, hope his injury isn’t as bad as it looked. Just brutal.
January 8, 2025 at 7:02 AM
I’ve been marvelling lately how good Connor Zary is at carrying the puck into the offensive zone and setting up possession. Between his speed, edges and his confidence, he attacks the blue line and teams can’t stop him. Playing centre, just 23, hope his injury isn’t as bad as it looked. Just brutal.
Dustin Wolf has two assists in November. That ties him with Andrei Kuzmenko.
One of them is a goaltender.
One of them is a goaltender.
November 30, 2024 at 8:22 PM
Dustin Wolf has two assists in November. That ties him with Andrei Kuzmenko.
One of them is a goaltender.
One of them is a goaltender.
Elias Lindholm has 0 goals and 4 assists in his last 17 games. He’s in year 1 of a 7-year deal with a $7.75M AAV.
Remember the Cheers theme song? “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came.”
They may be singing a different tune in Boston right now.
Remember the Cheers theme song? “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came.”
They may be singing a different tune in Boston right now.
November 19, 2024 at 6:40 AM
Elias Lindholm has 0 goals and 4 assists in his last 17 games. He’s in year 1 of a 7-year deal with a $7.75M AAV.
Remember the Cheers theme song? “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came.”
They may be singing a different tune in Boston right now.
Remember the Cheers theme song? “Sometimes you wanna go where everybody knows your name, and they're always glad you came.”
They may be singing a different tune in Boston right now.
Dustin Wolf picked up his first NHL shutout on Friday and it came against Juuse Saros, his frequent comp, whose career he has closely followed. In a tight battle between the NHL's two smallest goalies, the Flames rookie prevailed. My story for The Canadian Press: ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/flames-...
Flame's Wolf comes up big in matchup of the NHL's two smallest goalies
CALGARY — After years of closely following the career of Juuse Saros, Calgary Flames rookie Dustin Wolf faced him for the first time on Friday and collected his first shutout.
ca.sports.yahoo.com
November 16, 2024 at 7:08 AM
Dustin Wolf picked up his first NHL shutout on Friday and it came against Juuse Saros, his frequent comp, whose career he has closely followed. In a tight battle between the NHL's two smallest goalies, the Flames rookie prevailed. My story for The Canadian Press: ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/flames-...
Rasmus Andersson leading the Flames in scoring after 17 games is weird, but not because he’s a defenceman.
It’s weird because he’s gone six games without a point and has just one assist in his last nine.
Where the heck is everybody else?!
It’s weird because he’s gone six games without a point and has just one assist in his last nine.
Where the heck is everybody else?!
November 15, 2024 at 11:23 PM
Rasmus Andersson leading the Flames in scoring after 17 games is weird, but not because he’s a defenceman.
It’s weird because he’s gone six games without a point and has just one assist in his last nine.
Where the heck is everybody else?!
It’s weird because he’s gone six games without a point and has just one assist in his last nine.
Where the heck is everybody else?!
From my talented colleague, Donna Spencer, Calgary-based full-time sports writer for The Canadian Press. From amateur sports to the pro ranks, she covers all the things and does so incredibly well.
Goaltending tandem Vladar, Wolf bolster Calgary Flames early in NHL season. My Canadian Press Sports report, Rich Lam photo.
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November 15, 2024 at 5:08 PM
From my talented colleague, Donna Spencer, Calgary-based full-time sports writer for The Canadian Press. From amateur sports to the pro ranks, she covers all the things and does so incredibly well.