When the Flames punctuated their 3-1 win over Los Angeles with a handshake line for the soon-to-be-retired Kings captain, it seemed like a precursor to what could be on tap four games later when the Avalanche are heavily favoured to put the punchless Kings out of their misery.

All these years later, Dion Phaneuf can finally tell the story. Eric Francis checks in with the NHL legend on what exactly went down in 2004.

Zayne Parekh’s game has broadened of late. And given how rocky things began in the fall, it’s a significant development that the young Flames defenceman will head into the summer on a positive note.

In a season full of rookie debuts and increased opportunity for youngsters, the spotlight turned to Abram Wiebe, the Flames' latest college signing. Eric Francis sets the scene following his first taste of NHL action.

The Calgary kid who almost hijacked the Presidents' Trophy party in Denver wasn't even supposed to be in the lineup.

There was no better place in the league for Ryan Strome to celebrate a milestone like this. One month after he was traded to the Flames from the Ducks, Strome returned to Anaheim and recorded his 500th NHL point in style to spark a Calgary victory.