LCS Hockey - Team Reports - Calgary Flames

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head coach: Brian Sutter

roster: C - Andrew Cassels, Michael Nylander, Cory Stillman, Bob Bassen. RW - Theoren Fleury, Valeri Bure, Jarome Iginla, Eric Andersson. LW - Hnat Domenichelli, Marty McInnis, Jason Wiemer, Chris Dingman, Ed Ward. D - Todd Simpson, Steve Smith, Phil Housley, Tommy Albelin, Jamie Allison, Denis Gauthier, Cale Hulse, Derek Morris, Eric Charron, David Cooper. G - Ken Wregget, Jean-Sebastian Giguere, Tyler Moss.

transactions: Gonesville: Aaron Gavey (Dallas), Joel Bouchard (Nashville), Rick Tabaracci (Washington). Charlie New Guys: Bob Bassen, Phil Housley, Steve Smith, Eric Charron, David Cooper, Ken Wregget.

1997-98 results:

Record...........26-41-15, 67 PTS, 11th Western Conference 
Goals Scored.....217
Goals Against....252
Power Play.......12.1% (23rd)
Penalty Killing..84.0% (20th)

GEE, THAT'S SWELL

* Theo Fleury has defined Calgary hockey for years.

* Calgary's uniforms are pleasing to the eye, reminding one of harvest time and all the joy it brings. Unless, you know, you're a farmer, then harvest time pretty much sucks...

* Calgary is the home of Bret "The Hitman" Hart.

GRIEF

* Fleury is the only scorer on offense, and he's involved in a contract hassle that might see him get traded before year's end.

* Phil Housley and Steve Smith really don't fit in with the Flames' youth movement.

* Captain Todd Simpson is coming off shoulder surgery.

* Denis Gauthier is suffering from nerve damage in his neck and may not be able to play for a while.

1998-99 OUTLOOK: The Flames are destined for another disappointing season. Even Brian Sutter won't be able to whip this group into playoff contention. There just isn't enough scoring to make the team competitive. Only time will help the young Flames develop into a playoff squad.

PREDICTION: Fourth in Northwest Division.