2009–10 Calgary Flames season

NHL team season March 2026 August 2023 NHL 2009–10 2009 Calgary Flames Western 9th Northwest 3rd 40–32–10 21–16–4 19–16–6 204 210 Darryl Sutter Brent Sutter Jarome Iginla Robyn Regehr Rotated monthly: Dion Phaneuf Daymond LangkowCraig Conroy Jay BouwmeesterCory SarichOlli Jokinen Pengrowth Saddledome 19,289 (100.0%)Total: 790,849 Jarome Iginla (32) Jarome Iginla (37) Jarome Iginla (69) Mark Giordano (+17) Brandon Prust (98) Miikka Kiprusoff (35) Miikka Kiprusoff (2.31) The 2009–10 Calgary Flames season was the 30th season for the Calgary Flames, and the 38th for the Flames franchise in the National Hockey League (NHL). The Flames entered the season with a new head coach as Brent Sutter replaced Mike Keenan. The year opened with the 2009 NHL entry draft on June 26–27, as the Flames selected defenceman Tim Erixon with their first selection. 2009 also marked the debut of the Flames' new American Hockey League affiliate, the Abbotsford Heat, as the franchise has relocated from the Quad Cities to the British Columbia city. While the Flames led the Northwest Division early in the season, an extended slump left them in the eighth and final playoff position by the Olympic break. As a result, general manager Darryl Sutter completed several trades in a bid to improve the team's fortunes. Dion Phaneuf was one of seven roster players sent to other teams between January 31 and the March 3 trade deadline. The 2010 Winter Olympic tournament interrupted the season during February. Jarome Iginla won his second Olympic gold medal with Team Canada, while Miikka Kiprusoff and Niklas Hagman won bronze medals with the Finnish team. Iginla and Daymond Langkow each played their 1,000th games in February. The Flames continued to struggle after the Olympic break; they finished the season in ninth place in the West and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2003. The result was disappointing for the organization, and led to media and fan speculation regarding the futures of Sutter and Iginla in Calgary. 2 Pre-season thumb|left|Theoren Fleury attempted an NHL comeback at the age of 41. The Flames entered the 2009–10 campaign with a new head coach after Brent Sutter was named the 18th coach in franchise history. His assistants were promoted from within the organization: former Quad City Flames coach Ryan McGill and Calgary Hitmen coach Dave Lowry joined Sutter's staff along with former player Jamie McLennan, who became the team's new goaltender coach.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282628 Flames make Brent Sutter coach, name assistants The Sports Network 2009-06-23 2009-06-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20090626042344/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282628 26 June 2009 live Sutter had spent the previous two seasons as the coach of the New Jersey Devils, but resigned the position over a desire to return closer to his home in Red Deer, Alberta. He joined his brother Darryl, who remained the Flames' general manager.https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=4281369 Brent Sutter to coach Flames ESPN 2009-06-23 2009-06-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20090626055133/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4281369 26 June 2009 live Preceding the release of the season schedule, rampant speculation that the Flames were in negotiations to host a second outdoor game for the 2010 NHL Winter Classic were confirmed.https://calgaryherald.com/Sports/Talks+underway+bring+Winter+Classic+game+Calgary/1710638/story.html Talks underway to bring NHL Winter Classic game to Calgary Calgary Herald 2009-06-19 2009-10-13 dead https://web.archive.org/web/20090624002602/http://www.calgaryherald.com/Sports/Talks%2Bunderway%2Bbring%2BWinter%2BClassic%2Bgame%2BCalgary/1710638/story.html June 24, 2009 The additional game, suggested by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, would have taken place at McMahon Stadium,https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/calgary-considered-to-host-nhl-winter-classic-sources-1.788183 Calgary considered to host second Winter Classic, sources Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2009-06-19 2009-10-13 2009-06-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20090623070221/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/06/19/sp-winterclassic-calgary.html live though negotiations were not successful and the league scheduled only one outdoor game for New Year's Day.MacKenzie Bob https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282859 Potential outdoor game in Calgary will not happen The Sports Network 2009-06-25 2009-10-13 2009-09-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20090925134247/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282859 live Training camp had been dominated by the comeback attempt of Theoren Fleury at age 41. Fleury had last played in the NHL in 2003 as a member of the Chicago Blackhawks before his career was halted by drug and alcohol addictions.Johnson George https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Johnson+Theoren+Fleury+conquered+demons/2001685/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20091121040547/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Johnson%2BTheoren%2BFleury%2Bconquered%2Bdemons/2001685/story.html dead 2009-11-21 How Theoren Fleury conquered his demons Calgary Herald 2009-09-17 2009-09-18 Fleury, who had been under NHL suspension over his addictions since he last played, was reinstated by the league prior to the opening of camp and subsequently signed a tryout offer.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/flames-give-fleury-a-chance-1.804284 Flames give Fleury a chance Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2009-09-12 2009-09-18 He appeared in the Flames' second pre-season game, against the New York Islanders, drawing a loud ovation from the fans. He scored the only shootout goal to lead the Flames to a 5–4 victory before acknowledging the Saddledome crowd as it chanted "Theo! Theo! Theo!"https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=291531 Fleury marks comeback with shootout winner against Islanders The Sports Network 2009-09-17 2009-09-18 https://web.archive.org/web/20090922214332/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=291531 2009-09-22 dead Fleury played four exhibition games, scoring four points, before being released by the Flames. General manager Darryl Sutter expressed his pride in Fleury's attempt and commended his effort, but decided he was not one of the top six wingers in camp, which Sutter and Fleury had agreed was a condition of the tryout continuing.http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=292512 Fleury Released By Flames; Will Address Future On Monday The Sports Network 2009-09-25 2009-09-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20090928031420/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=292512 2009-09-28 dead On September 28, 2009, Fleury announced his retirement. He thanked the Flames for allowing him to attempt the comeback, and expressed satisfaction at how his career ended.Johnson George https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Fleury+says+knew+over/2044522/story.html Fleury says he 'knew it was over' Calgary Herald 2009-09-28 2009-10-10 https://web.archive.org/web/20091016045004/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Fleury%2Bsays%2Bknew%2Bover/2044522/story.html 16 October 2009 dead The game against the Islanders also featured a devastating open-ice hit by Dion Phaneuf on New York's Kyle Okposo that saw the young forward taken off on a stretcher and sent to hospital with a concussion. The hit led Pascal Morency to leave his team's bench to engage Phaneuf as a melee broke out in the aftermath of the check.Hall Vicki Cruikshank Scott https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Islanders+furious+Phaneuf+Okposo/2006037/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20090923033834/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Islanders%2Bfurious%2BPhaneuf%2BOkposo/2006037/story.html dead 2009-09-23 Islanders furious at hit on Okposo Calgary Herald 2009-09-18 2009-09-18 The league reviewed the incident and suspended Morency ten games for leaving the bench.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=291583 Islanders forward Morency suspended until hearing The Sports Network 2009-09-18 2009-09-18 2009-09-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20090922214402/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=291583 live 2009 pre-season game log: 3–2–2 (Home: 2–1–1; Road: 1–0–1; Neutral 0–1–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record 1 September 15 Edmonton 4 – 1 Calgary Keetley 19,289 0–1–0 2 September 17 NY Islanders 4 – 5 Calgary SO Shantz 19,289 1–1–0 3 September 19(at Saskatoon, SK) Calgary 2 – 4 NY Islanders McElhinney 12,833 1–2–0 4 September 20 Florida 2 – 5 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 2–2–0 5 September 21 Calgary 4 – 5 Vancouver SO McElhinney 18,630 2–2–1 6 September 23 Calgary 5 – 3 Edmonton Kiprusoff 16,839 3–2–1 7 September 26 Vancouver 2 – 1 Calgary SO Kiprusoff 19,289 3–2–2Legend: #CCFFCC Win 1px solid #CCFFCC #FFBBBB Loss 1px solid #FFBBBB #B0C4DE Overtime/shootout loss 1px solid #B0C4DE Regular season thumb|right|250px|The Flames against the New Jersey Devils. Calgary won 5–3. The Flames were expected to battle the Vancouver Canucks for top spot in the Northwest Division.Sportak Randy http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/10/02/11247101-sun.html Flames faves for first 2009-10-02 2009-10-02 Calgary Sun 2009-10-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20091003122357/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/10/02/11247101-sun.html live The two teams met to open the season, a 5–3 victory for Calgary. It was the first time Calgary won a season opening game in seven years, and only the second since 1993.Sportak Randy http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/10/02/11247116-sun.html Kipper shines in win Calgary Sun 2009-10-02 2009-10-02 2009-10-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20091003122402/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/10/02/11247116-sun.html live The Flames won their next three, including two against their arch-rivals, the Edmonton Oilers to open the season at 4–0 for the first time since 1993–94.http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=291008006 Flames start season 4–0 after 3rd period rally leads to SO win over Oilers ESPN 2009-10-08 2009-10-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20091013033738/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=291008006 13 October 2009 dead Following a loss to the Dallas Stars, the Flames faced the Chicago Blackhawks, and after scoring five goals in just five minutes, 29 seconds in the first period, went on to give up six consecutive goals to lose the game 6–5 in overtime. The six-goal outburst by Chicago tied an NHL record for the largest comeback in league history.http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=291012004 Seabrook caps Hawks' biggest comeback ever ESPN 2009-10-12 2009-10-13 https://web.archive.org/web/20091016220110/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=291012004 16 October 2009 dead Despite a 4–1–1 start to the season, the loss prompted coach Sutter to question the players' mental toughness.http://tsn.ca/other_sports/story/?id=294717 Flames visit Blue Jackets on heels of 5-goal collapse The Sports Network 2009-10-13 2009-10-13 2011-06-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20110607034232/http://tsn.ca/other_sports/story/?id=294717 live Although they felt they were not playing up to their expectations, the Flames tied a franchise record for the best start to the season, going 7–2–1 after ten games.MacFarlane Steve http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/2009/10/22/11484616-sun.html Flames out to match best start in club history Edmonton Sun 2009-10-22 2009-11-05 2009-10-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20091025082411/http://www.edmontonsun.com/sports/hockey/2009/10/22/11484616-sun.html live The Flames were embroiled in a national controversy in early November after it was revealed the team had secured a private clinic from Alberta Health Services (AHS) to have all players and their families inoculated against the H1N1 flu pandemic at the same time as many Albertans were growing increasingly frustrated with how the province was running public clinics.Seskus Tom https://calgaryherald.com/health/Flames+avoid+lineups+H1N1+vaccine/2174512/story.html Flames avoid lineups for Calgary's flu vaccine Calgary Herald 2009-11-03 2009-11-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20091106021702/http://www.calgaryherald.com/health/Flames%2Bavoid%2Blineups%2BH1N1%2Bvaccine/2174512/story.html 6 November 2009 dead The controversy polarized the public and the media,Wrongly fanning the Flames Calgary Herald 2009-11-05 even within individual newspapers. The Calgary Sun's Michael Platt accused the "millionaire hockey players" of taking vaccinations from "shivering children",Platt Michael http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/11/04/11631986-sun.html Flames take heat over H1N1 shots Calgary Sun 2009-11-04 2009-11-05 2012-02-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20120227061121/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/11/04/11631986-sun.html live while Eric Francis defended the club by pointing to the millions of dollars and hundreds of hours of volunteer time the team gives to the medical community.Francis Eric http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/columnists/eric_francis/2009/11/05/11643031-sun.html Cut 'em slack for hard work Calgary Sun 2009-11-05 2009-11-05 2009-11-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20091108151533/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/columnists/eric_francis/2009/11/05/11643031-sun.html live The Flames defended their actions, stating they completed an agreement with AHS prior to the Alberta government's controversial clinics opening and arguing that they did so at a time when the government was encouraging all Albertans to get the vaccinations. AHS responded to the controversy by firing two people, including the most senior staff member involved in permitting the private clinic to go ahead.https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/health-staffer-fired-for-flames-flu-shot-clinic-1.781976 Health staffer fired for Flames' flu shot clinic Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2009-11-04 2009-11-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20091105235528/http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2009/11/04/alberta-h1n1-flu-shot-calgary-flames-investigation.html 5 November 2009 livehttps://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=4630018 Second person fired for giving vaccines ESPN 2009-11-06 2009-11-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20091109192112/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4630018 9 November 2009 live Coincidentally, goaltender Miikka Kiprusoff was sidelined by what was suspected to be the flu on the same night the controversy broke. Backup Curtis McElhinney was a surprise starter against the Dallas Stars, and responded with a 38 save performance in a 3–2 overtime victory.Cruickshank Scott https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/star+rises+Flames/2186641/story.html New star rises for Flames Calgary Herald 2009-11-05 2009-11-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20091108034954/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/star%2Brises%2BFlames/2186641/story.html 8 November 2009 dead The victory ended a two-game losing streak that again led Sutter to criticize the efforts of his team, especially captain Jarome Iginla, and prompted the coach to put the players through an intense practice session prior to the game in Dallas.Johnson George https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/Flames+feel+coach+fury/2174430/story.html Flames feel coach's fury Calgary Herald 2009-11-04 2009-11-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20091110113421/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/Flames%2Bfeel%2Bcoach%2Bfury/2174430/story.html 10 November 2009 dead Kiprusoff surrendered only two goals in the Flames next three games as Calgary opened November with four consecutive wins, including a 1–0 shutout in Montreal against the Canadiens that was his 200th win as a Flame.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=297904# Kiprusoff earns shutout as Flames blank Canadiens The Sports Network 2009-11-11 2009-11-11 https://web.archive.org/web/20091114043521/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=297904 14 November 2009 live In spite of losing Curtis Glencross to a three-game suspension in early November,https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=297790 Flames forward Glencross suspended for three games The Sports Network 2009-11-09 2009-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20091112010919/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=297790 12 November 2009 live and suffering an embarrassing 7–1 loss at home to the Blackhawks in which leading scorer Rene Bourque suffered an undisclosed injury,https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/flames-lose-top-scorer-bourque-1.809856 Flames lose top scorer Bourque Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2009-11-20 2009-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20091124025359/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/20/sp-nhl-flames-bourque.html 24 November 2009 live the Flames continued their torrid pace through November. Calgary moved past the Colorado Avalanche, into the division lead late in the month following a 3–0 shutout victory over the Detroit Red Wings.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/kiprusoff-flames-blank-detroit-1.816527 Kiprusoff, Flames blank Detroit Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2009-11-28 2009-11-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20091201014838/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/11/27/sp-flames-redwings.html 1 December 2009 live Victories over the Columbus Blue Jackets and Nashville Predators saw the Flames finish the month of November with a 10–2–2 record and tie a franchise record for points in consecutive road games at ten.Cruickshank Scott https://calgaryherald.com/sports/Flames+equal+franchise+road+record+with+victory+over+Preds/2287288/story.html https://web.archive.org/web/20091203104142/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/Flames%2Bequal%2Bfranchise%2Broad%2Brecord%2Bwith%2Bvictory%2Bover%2BPreds/2287288/story.html dead 2009-12-03 Flames equal franchise road record with victory over Preds Calgary Herald 2009-12-01 2009-12-01 Jarome Iginla led the Flames offensively in the month, recording 13 goals and 20 points in 12 games and was named the first star of the month of November.http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=508127 Iginla, Thornton, Gaborik November's 3 stars National Hockey League 2009-12-01 2009-12-01 2009-12-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20091204135631/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=508127 dead thumb|left|Jarome Iginla won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2010 Olympics. The Flames struggled in December, losing six of seven games during one stretch in the middle of the month that was punctuated with a 5–1 loss on home ice to the Canucks that the players described as embarrassing and which briefly dropped the Flames to eighth place in the Western Conference.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=303778 Raymond gets first career hat trick as Canucks drop Flames The Sports Network 2009-12-28 2010-01-01 https://web.archive.org/web/20091231084132/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=303778 31 December 2009 live The loss to Vancouver also began the busiest part of the schedule for the Flames, who ended 2009 in the middle of a five game in seven night stretch and nine games in two weeks.Cameron Allen https://www.newspapers.com/clip/83726591/calgary-herald-flames-fatigue-1-january/ Flames won't use fatigue as excuse in ironman stretch Calgary Herald 2010-01-01 2021-08-19 Newspapers.com D3 The Flames entered the new year on a three-game winning streak that included two more victories over the Oilers, and were looking forward to putting their disappointing month of December behind them.Cruickshank Scott https://www.pressreader.com/canada/calgary-herald/20100101/283712655525328 Flames end year on roll beating beleaguered Oilers Calgary Herald 2010-01-01 2021-08-19 D! PressReader Rosters for the 2010 Winter Olympics were announced in December. Olli Jokinen joined Kiprusoff in being named to the Finnish team,Rourke Shawn P. http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511597 Veterans, strong goalie play highlight Finnish roster National Hockey League 2009-12-30 2010-01-01 2010-01-14 https://web.archive.org/web/20100114104411/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511597 dead while Jarome Iginla was named an alternate captain for Team Canada.Scanlan Wayne https://www.pressreader.com/canada/national-post-latest-edition/20100213/284713382937764 Iginla knows all eyes are on Canadians National Post 2010-02-13 2021-08-19 OL% PressReader Dion Phaneuf, Jay Bouwmeester and Robyn Regehr, whom all attended the summer Olympic camp, were left off the Canadian roster. Jokinen felt that the teams poor December played a role in their being left off, and expressed that the team felt they let the three defencemen down as a result.Johnson George https://www.pressreader.com/canada/calgary-herald/20091231/282273841480530 Flames D-men forced to watch quest for gold Calgary Herald 2009-12-31 2021-08-19 D3 PressReader At the Olympic tournament, Iginla led the tournament with five goals,http://stats.iihf.com/og2010/IHM400000_85C_30_0.pdf Goal scoring leaders – Men International Ice Hockey Federation 2021-08-19 and assisted on Sidney Crosby's overtime winning goal in the gold medal final against the United States.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/2.722/canada-outlasts-u-s-for-hockey-gold-1.867197 Canada outlasts U.S. for hockey gold Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2010-02-28 2010-02-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20100302172302/http://www.cbc.ca/olympics/hockey/story/2010/02/28/spo-olympic-hockey-gold-can-usa.html 2 March 2010 live Kiprusoff, along with Niklas Hagman, who was acquired from Toronto before the Games, both won bronze medals.Board Mike http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=519645 Olympians return Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2010-03-02 2010-03-03 2012-02-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20120228202224/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=519645 dead Two wins to begin January extended the Flames' winning streak to five games.http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300105027 Moss scores in 200th game to help Flames reel off 5th straight win ESPN 2010-01-05 2010-01-31 2011-06-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604041601/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300105027 dead An extended scoring slump led the team to struggle for the rest of the month,Fisher Scott http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Calgary/2010/01/17/12500611-qmi.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160128093031/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Calgary/2010/01/17/12500611-qmi.html dead January 28, 2016 Flames need to keep it tight Calgary Sun 2010-01-17 2010-01-31 culminating in a nine-game losing streak; the longest the team has endured since an 11-game losing streak in 1985–86.http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300128024 Coyotes blow lead but recover to beat Flames in shootout ESPN 2010-01-28 2010-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20100203035415/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/recap?gameId=300128024 3 February 2010 dead The Flames finally ended the skid with a 6–1 victory, led by Iginla's four points and Gordie Howe hat trick, over the Oilers, who had their own losing streak extended to 13 games.MacFarlane Steve http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Games/2010/01/31/12685081-qmi.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160128093031/http://slam.canoe.com/Slam/Hockey/NHL/Games/2010/01/31/12685081-qmi.html dead January 28, 2016 Flames pound Oilers Calgary Sun 2010-01-31 2010-01-31 In doing so, the Flames won all six games against Edmonton, the first time either team has swept the other in the 30-year history of the rivalry.Kimberley Todd http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511866 Oilers look to avoid historic sweep by Flames National Hockey League 2010-01-30 2010-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604033437/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=511866 2011-06-04 dead The following day, on January 31, Darryl Sutter completed a seven player trade with the Toronto Maple Leafs that saw Dion Phaneuf sent to Toronto.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=308469 Flames defenceman Phaneuf traded to Maple Leafs The Sports Network 2010-01-31 2010-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20100203023156/http://tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=308469 3 February 2010 live Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust were then sent to the New York Rangers for Ales Kotalik and Chris Higgins a day later in a trade that was first rumoured the evening before but was delayed so that Jokinen and Prust could play with the Flames against the Philadelphia Flyers.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=308648 Flames send Jokinen, Prust to Rangers for Higgins, Kotalik The Sports Network 2010-02-02 2010-02-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20100204065103/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=308648 4 February 2010 live Three losses in four games, capped by a 5–0 defeat against the Boston Bruins on March 27 left the Flames six points out of the eighth and final playoff spot with seven games remaining.Hall Vicki https://nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=2757259 Flames fighting to keep season alive National Post 2010-04-02 2010-04-02 https://archive.today/20100403210022/http://www.nationalpost.com/sports/story.html?id=2757259 2010-04-03 dead The team also lost second-line centre Daymond Langkow after he was taken off the ice on a stretcher in Minnesota after being struck in the back of the neck by a slapshot.Peterson Torie http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=523492 Built tough and human, too Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2010-04-01 2010-04-02 2012-02-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20120228202256/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=523492 dead However, a 5–3 road victory against the Eastern Conference leading Washington Capitals and a 2–1 home win against the Phoenix Coyotes, coupled with the Colorado Avalanche losing six of their final seven games to end the month of March, left the Flames two points behind the Avalanche heading into April. The Flames struggled on the power play, finishing 30th overall in power-play goals, with 43. They did, however, tie the Detroit Red Wings for the fewest shorthanded goals allowed, with just 1.https://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2010.html 2009-10 NHL Summary Hockey-Reference.com 2018-01-26 2017-06-25 https://web.archive.org/web/20170625072528/http://www.hockey-reference.com/leagues/NHL_2010.html live 2009–10 game logOctober: 7–4–1 (Home: 5–3–0; Road: 2–1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts 1 October 1 Vancouver 3 – 5 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 1–0–0 2 2 October 3 Calgary 4 – 3 Edmonton Kiprusoff 16,839 2–0–0 4 3 October 6 Montreal 3 – 4 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 3–0–0 6 4 October 8 Calgary 4 – 3 Edmonton SO Kiprusoff 16,839 4–0–0 8 5 October 9 Dallas 5 – 2 Calgary McElhinney 19,289 4–1–0 8 6 October 12 Calgary 5 – 6 Chicago OT Kiprusoff 20,074 4–1–1 9 7 October 13 Calgary 1 – 2 Columbus Kiprusoff 13,280 4–2–1 9 8 October 16 Vancouver 3 – 5 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 5–2–1 11 9 October 20 Columbus 3 – 6 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 6–2–1 13 10 October 24 Edmonton 2 – 5 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 7–2–1 15 11 October 28 Colorado 3 – 2 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 7–3–1 15 12 October 31 Detroit 3 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 7–4–1 15November: 10–2–2 (Home: 2–2–0; Road: 8–0–2) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts 13 November 4 Calgary 3 – 2 Dallas OT McElhinney 16,369 8–4–1 17 14 November 5 Calgary 2 – 1 St. Louis OT Kiprusoff 17,559 9–4–1 19 15 November 7 NY Rangers 1 – 3 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 10–4–1 21 16 November 10 Calgary 1 – 0 Montreal Kiprusoff 21,273 11–4–1 23 17 November 13 Calgary 1 – 2 Buffalo SO Kiprusoff 18,690 11–4–2 24 18 November 14 Calgary 5 – 2 Toronto Kiprusoff 19,316 12–4–2 26 19 November 17 Colorado 3 – 2 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 12–5–2 26 20 November 19 Chicago 7 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 12–6–2 26 21 November 21 Calgary 5 – 2 Los Angeles Kiprusoff 16,336 13–6–2 28 22 November 23 Calgary 2 – 3 Anaheim SO Kiprusoff 15,348 13–6–3 29 23 November 25 Phoenix 1 – 2 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 14–6–3 31 24 November 27 Calgary 3 – 0 Detroit Kiprusoff 20,066 15–6–3 33 25 November 28 Calgary 4 – 3 Columbus SO McElhinney 17,772 16–6–3 35 26 November 30 Calgary 5 – 0 Nashville Kiprusoff 10,581 17–6–3 37December: 6–6–2 (Home: 4–2–2; Road: 2–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts 27 December 3 Calgary 1 – 2 Phoenix Kiprusoff 9,868 17–7–3 37 28 December 5 Calgary 2 – 1 San Jose Kiprusoff 17,562 18–7–3 39 29 December 7 Calgary 1 – 2 Los Angeles Kiprusoff 13,853 18–8–3 39 30 December 9 Atlanta 1 – 3 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 19–8–3 41 31 December 11 Minnesota 2 – 1 Calgary OT Kiprusoff 19,289 19–8–4 42 32 December 13 Calgary 2 – 3 Colorado Kiprusoff 11,448 19–9–4 42 33 December 15 Calgary 3 – 4 St. Louis McElhinney 19,150 19–10–4 42 34 December 17 Los Angeles 1 – 2 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 20–10–4 44 35 December 19 Nashville 5 – 3 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 20–11–4 44 36 December 23 St. Louis 2 – 1 Calgary SO Kiprusoff 19,289 20–11–5 45 37 December 27 Vancouver 5 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 20–12–5 45 38 December 28 Calgary 4 – 1 Edmonton Kiprusoff 16,839 21–12–5 47 39 December 30 Los Angeles 1 – 2 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 22–12–5 49 40 December 31 Edmonton 1 – 2 Calgary McElhinney 19,289 23–12–5 51 January: 4–8–3 (Home: 2–5–1; Road: 2–3–2) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts 41 January 2 Toronto 1 – 3 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 24–12–5 53 42 January 5 Calgary 3 – 1 Nashville Kiprusoff 15,030 25–12–5 55 43 January 6 Calgary 1 – 4 Minnesota Kiprusoff 18,137 25–13–5 55 44 January 8 Columbus 3 – 2 Calgary McElhinney 19,289 25–14–5 55 45 January 9 Calgary 3 – 2 Vancouver SO Kiprusoff 18,810 26–14–5 57 46 January 11 Colorado 3 – 2 Calgary SO Kiprusoff 19,289 26–14–6 58 47 January 13 Pittsburgh 3 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 26–15–6 58 48 January 15 Nashville 1 – 0 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 26–16–6 58 49 January 17 Calgary 4 – 5 Anaheim McElhinney 16,153 26–17–6 58 50 January 18 Calgary 1 – 9 San Jose Kiprusoff 17,562 26–18–6 58 51 January 21 Chicago 3 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 26–19–6 58 52 January 25 St. Louis 2 – 0 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 26–20–6 58 53 January 27 Calgary 3 – 4 Dallas SO Kiprusoff 16,807 26–20–7 59 54 January 28 Calgary 2 – 3 Phoenix SO Kiprusoff 12,725 26–20–8 60 55 January 30 Edmonton 1 – 6 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 27–20–8 62February: 3–3–1 (Home: 2–2–0; Road: 1–1–1) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts 56 February 1 Philadelphia 3 – 0 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 27–21–8 62 57 February 3 Carolina 1 – 4 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 28–21–8 64 58 February 5 Calgary 2 – 1 Florida Kiprusoff 16,781 29–21–8 66 59 February 6 Calgary 1 – 2 Tampa Bay OT Kiprusoff 15,859 29–21–9 67 60 February 9 Calgary 2 – 3 Ottawa Kiprusoff 18,682 29–22–9 67 61 February 11 Dallas 3 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 29–23–9 67 62 February 13 Anaheim 1 – 3 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 30–23–9 69March: 9–6–0 (Home: 5–2–0; Road: 4–4–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts 63 March 3 Minnesota 4 – 0 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 30–24–9 69 64 March 5 New Jersey 3 – 5 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 31–24–9 71 65 March 7 Calgary 5 – 2 Minnesota Toskala 18,217 32–24–9 73 66 March 9 Calgary 4 – 2 Detroit Kiprusoff 20,066 33–24–9 75 67 March 11 Ottawa 0 – 2 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 34–24–9 77 68 March 14 Calgary 1 – 3 Vancouver Kiprusoff 18,810 34–25–9 77 69 March 15 Detroit 2 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 34–26–9 77 70 March 17 Calgary 3 – 2 Colorado Toskala 12,770 35–26–9 79 71 March 19 San Jose 3 – 4 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 36–26–9 81 72 March 21 Calgary 3 – 4 Minnesota Kiprusoff 18,411 36–27–9 81 73 March 23 Anaheim 1 – 3 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 37–27–9 83 74 March 25 Calgary 2 – 3 NY Islanders Kiprusoff 12,817 37–28–9 83 75 March 27 Calgary 0 – 5 Boston Kiprusoff 17,565 37–29–9 83 76 March 28 Calgary 5 – 3 Washington Kiprusoff 18,277 38–29–9 85 77 March 31 Phoenix 1 – 2 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 39–29–9 87April: 1–3–1 (Home: 0–1–1; Road: 1–2–0) # Date Visitor Score Home OT Decision Attendance Record Pts 78 April 2 Calgary 2 – 1 Colorado Kiprusoff 18,007 40–29–9 89 79 April 4 Calgary 1 – 4 Chicago Kiprusoff 21,537 40–30–9 89 80 April 6 San Jose 2 – 1 Calgary Kiprusoff 19,289 40–31–9 89 81 April 8 Minnesota 2 – 1 Calgary SO Kiprusoff 19,289 40–31–10 90 82 April 10 Calgary 3 – 7 Vancouver Kiprusoff 18,810 40–32–10 90Legend: #CCFFCC Win (2 points) 1px solid #CCFFCC #FFBBBB Loss (0 points) 1px solid #FFBBBB #B0C4DE Overtime/shootout loss (1 point) 1px solid #B0C4DE Playoffs Consecutive losses to Chicago and San Jose, coupled with two victories by Colorado eliminated the Flames from playoff contention in the final week of the season. The Flames failed to qualify for the post season for the first time since 2003. Flames players lamented their inability to score goals at key times as a primary reason for the team's failure.Hall Vicki https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/Flames+sink+defeat+officially+eliminated+from+playoff+race/2770795/story.html Flames sink to defeat, officially eliminated from playoff race Calgary Herald 2010-04-07 2010-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20100413104500/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/Flames%2Bsink%2Bdefeat%2Bofficially%2Beliminated%2Bfrom%2Bplayoff%2Brace/2770795/story.html 13 April 2010 dead The dismal result for the Flames led fans and media to question whether the team needed to make significant changes in the off-season. The future of general manager Darryl Sutter with the team was called into question,Johnson George https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/Johnson+Sutter+blueprint+failed/2771319/story.html Sutter's blueprint has failed Calgary Herald 2010-04-07 2010-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20100410171822/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/Johnson%2BSutter%2Bblueprint%2Bfailed/2771319/story.html 10 April 2010 dead while many wondered if it was time to part ways with captain Jarome Iginla, who had been with the team since 1996.Duhatschek Eric https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/iginlas-future-in-calgary-unclear/article1526398/ Iginla's future in Calgary unclear The Globe and Mail 2010-04-07 2010-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20100408035936/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/iginlas-future-in-calgary-unclear/article1526398/ 8 April 2010 live For his part, Iginla accepted responsibility for the failed season,Duhatschek Eric https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/iginla-blames-himself-for-playoff-predicament/article1525142/ Iginla takes blame for playoff pickle The Globe and Mail 2010-04-06 2010-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20100409060801/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/iginla-blames-himself-for-playoff-predicament/article1525142/ 9 April 2010 live and said he did not wish to leave Calgary, wanting instead to lead the Flames into a rebound season in 2010–11.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=317051 Questions swirl around Flames after fall from contention The Sports Network 2010-04-07 2010-04-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20100410204530/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=317051 10 April 2010 live When pressed by the media, he stated he would be willing to waive his no movement clause if the team asked him to,Maki Allan https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/iginla-open-to-trade-possibility/article1534779/ Iginla open to trade possibility The Globe and Mail 2010-04-14 2010-05-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20100421005135/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/globe-on-hockey/iginla-open-to-trade-possibility/article1534779/ 21 April 2010 live though Flames management dismissed speculation that they would consider dealing the team's captain.Johnson George Calgary Flames' brain trust insists team will be okay Calgary Herald 2010-04-13 With the Flames out of the playoffs, several players were invited to represent their national teams at the 2010 IIHF World Championship in Germany. Rene Bourque and Mark Giordano played for Team Canada,Bubsy Ian http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2010/04/16/13617836.html Bourque named to Team Canada Calgary Sun 2010-04-16 2010-05-04 2010-04-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20100420062553/http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2010/04/16/13617836.html live while Eric Nystrom and David Moss joined Team USA.Peterson Torie http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=525500 Three Flames to World Championships Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2010-04-14 2010-05-04 2012-02-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20120228202338/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=525500 dead Mikael Backlund joined the Swedish team after the Abbotsford Heat were eliminated from the American Hockey League playoffs and won a bronze medal.https://www.google.com/hostednews/canadianpress/article/ALeqM5gsbwN1D0aHzzrPRoiFGqxE9PZv3g Gonchar and Malkin to join Russia at worlds after Penguins' Stanley Cup exit Canadian Press 2010-05-14 2010-05-16June 2024 medicmedic Player statistics Skaters Note: GP = Games played; G = Goals; A = Assists; Pts = Points; +/− = Plus/minus; PIM = Penalty minutes Regular season Player GP G A Pts +/− PIM Jarome Iginla 82 32 37 69 −2 58 Rene Bourque 73 27 31 58 7 88 Daymond Langkow 72 14 23 37 2 30 Olli Jokinen‡ 56 11 24 35 2 53 Curtis Glencross 67 15 18 33 11 58 Nigel Dawes 66 14 18 32 1 18 Mark Giordano 82 11 19 30 17 81 Jay Bouwmeester 82 3 26 29 −4 48 Dion Phaneuf‡ 55 10 12 22 3 49 Eric Nystrom 82 11 8 19 E 54 Dustin Boyd‡ 60 8 11 19 5 15 David Moss David Moss (ice hockey) 64 8 9 17 −9 20 Robyn Regehr 81 2 15 17 2 80 Matt Stajan† 27 3 13 16 −3 2 Craig Conroy 63 3 12 15 −6 25 Ian White Ian White (ice hockey)† 27 4 8 12 7 12 Niklas Hagman† 27 5 6 11 −1 2 Mikael Backlund 23 1 9 10 5 6 Jamie Lundmark‡ 21 4 5 9 −6 4 Adam Pardy 57 2 7 9 −3 46 Jamal Mayers† 27 1 5 6 2 53 Fredrik Sjostrom Fredrik Sjöström‡ 46 1 5 6 2 8 Cory Sarich 57 1 5 6 4 58 Ales Kotalik Aleš Kotalík† 26 3 2 5 1 29 Brandon Prust‡ 43 1 4 5 6 98 Brian McGrattan 34 1 3 4 3 86 Chris Higgins Chris Higgins (ice hockey)† 12 2 1 3 0 0 Staffan Kronwall 11 1 2 3 −1 2 Steve Staios† 18 1 2 3 −8 16 Aaron Johnson Aaron Johnson (ice hockey)‡ 22 1 2 3 0 19 Jason Jaffray 3 0 0 0 −1 0 Brett Sutter 10 0 0 0 −1 5 Goaltenders Note: GP = Games played; TOI = Time on ice (minutes); W = Wins; L = Losses; OT = Overtime losses; GA = Goals against; GAA= Goals against average; SA= Shots against; SV= Saves; Sv% = Save percentage; SO= Shutouts Regular season Player GP TOI W L OT GA GAA SA Sv% SO G A PIM Miikka Kiprusoff 73 4235 35 28 9 163 2.31 1872 .920 4 0 0 4 Curtis McElhinney‡ 10 502 3 4 0 27 3.23 235 .885 0 0 0 0 Vesa Toskala† 6 212 2 0 0 8 2.27 89 .918 0 0 0 0 †Denotes player spent time with another team before joining Flames. Stats reflect time with the Flames only. ‡Traded mid-season Bold/italics denotes franchise record Awards and honours Brett Hull, selected by the Flames 114th overall at the 1984 NHL entry draft, was elected to the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2009. Hull Scored 741 goals during his 19-year career, the third highest total in NHL history.https://www.espn.com/nhl/news/story?id=4281507 Yzerman, Hull lead 2009 Hall class ESPN 2009-06-23 2009-06-23 https://web.archive.org/web/20090625221656/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/news/story?id=4281507 25 June 2009 live During the season, Iginla and Langkow reached significant career milestones on consecutive nights as they played their 1,000th career games in the NHL. Both players made their debut in the 1995–96 season and were both opponents during their Western Hockey League careers and teammates at the 1996 World Junior Ice Hockey Championships.Mingo Rita Flames warriors set to join elite company Calgary Herald 2010-02-05 The Flames presented the pair with silver sticks at a joint ceremony to honour them for their achievement.http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/02/11/12846831.html Silver night in Calgary Calgary Sun 2010-02-11 2010-05-03 2010-03-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20100329125501/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/02/11/12846831.html live Awards + League awards Player Award Jarome Iginla First Star of the Week (November 3–9) http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505422 Flames' Iginla, Sharks' Nabokov, Flyers' Pronger earn three stars of the week National Hockey League 2009-11-09 2009-11-22 2010-02-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20100209210709/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=505422 dead Jarome Iginla First Star of the Month (November) Team awards Miikka Kiprusoff Molson Cup * 2009–10 Calgary Flames Postseason Media Guide Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2010 12 Craig Conroy Ralph T. Scurfield Humanitarian Award http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=522384 Conroy's contribution nets special award Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2010-03-23 2010-03-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20100329092046/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=522384 29 March 2010 dead Daymond Langkow J. R. "Bud" McCaig Award Milestones Player Milestone Reached Staffan Kronwall 1st NHL goal October 6, 2009 http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=501302 Staffan Kronwall's first NHL goal leads Flames over Canadiens 4–3 National Hockey League 2009-10-07 2009-11-08 2012-10-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20121012232852/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=501302 dead Mikael Backlund 1st NHL goal1st NHL point January 28, 2010 Jarome Iginla 900th NHL point January 30, 2010 https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=308431 Slumping Oilers winless in 13 games after loss to Flames The Sports Network 2010-01-31 2010-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20100201053102/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=308431 1 February 2010 live Jarome Iginla 1000th NHL game February 5, 2010 Daymond Langkow 1000th NHL game February 6, 2010 MacFarlane Steve http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/02/05/12764466-calsun.html Langkow latest 1,000-game player Calgary Sun 2010-02-07 2010-02-07 2010-02-09 https://web.archive.org/web/20100209072710/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/02/05/12764466-calsun.html live Transactions 2009–10 NHL transactions thumb|right|Jay Bouwmeester bypassed free agency, choosing to sign a five-year contract with the Flames. thumb|right|Signed as a free agent, Fredrik Sjostrom was dealt to the Toronto Maple Leafs before completing his first season in Calgary. thumb|right|Ales Kotalik was one of seven players brought in by Calgary as part of two high-profile trades before the Olympic break. The Flames completed several trades during the 2009 NHL entry draft. They first gained an additional third-round selection from the New Jersey Devils for agreeing to swap first-round picks. The Flames moved down to the 23rd overall pick and gave the Devils the 20th overall selection.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282974 Islanders take Tavares with top pick in 2009 Entry Draft The Sports Network 2009-06-26 2009-06-26 https://web.archive.org/web/20090628161517/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=282974 28 June 2009 live Calgary followed that up by dealing a third-round pick to the Florida Panthers, along with the negotiating rights of Free agent defenceman Jordan Leopold in exchange for the negotiating rights of defenceman Jay Bouwmeester.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283033 Panthers trade Bouwmeester's rights to Flames The Sports Network 2009-06-27 2009-06-27 https://web.archive.org/web/20090629030807/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283033 29 June 2009 live The move proved successful, as Bouwmeester agreed to a five-year contract less than a day before he would have become an unrestricted free agent.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283345 Bouwmeester agrees to five-year deal with Flames The Sports Network 2009-06-30 2009-06-30 2009-07-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20090704065227/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283345 live Having already signed Bouwmeester, the Flames were relatively quiet in the first days of the free agent signing period. The team signed a quartet of players in Fredrik Sjostrom, Garth Murray, Riley Armstrong and Staffan Kronwall.Sportak Randy http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/07/02/9998486-sun.html Cammalleri bids adieu, Pardy just getting started Calgary Sun 2009-07-03 2009-07-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20090705172845/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2009/07/02/9998486-sun.html 2009-07-05 They lost team leading scorer Michael Cammalleri after he signed a five-year, $30 million contract with the Montreal Canadiens.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283449 Canadiens sign sniper Cammalleri for five years The Sports Network 2009-07-01 2009-07-03 2011-06-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604072302/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=283449 live Adrian Aucoin also moved on, signing with the Phoenix Coyotes.https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/coyotes-sign-aucoin-for-2-25m-1.836314 Coyotes sign Aucoin for $2.25 million Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2009-07-02 2009-07-03 2009-07-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20090704122156/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/07/02/sp-coyotes-aucoin.html live The team was able to retain defenceman Adam Pardy, as he signed a two-year deal to remain in Calgary. Darryl Sutter engineered a seven player trade at the end of January that sent Dion Phaneuf and Fredrik Sjostrom to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for four players led by Matt Stajan, Ian White and Niklas Hagman. The deal ended weeks of speculation about the Calgary defenceman's future amid reports that Phaneuf had requested a trade – a claim he had denied.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=305276 Flames' Phaneuf denies making trade request The Sports Network 2010-01-08 2010-01-31 https://web.archive.org/web/20100205174957/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=305276 5 February 2010 live One day later, the Flames sent Olli Jokinen and Brandon Prust to the New York Rangers in exchange for Ales Kotalik and Chris Higgins. The deals resulted in the change of over one third of the roster in the period of a day, moves that were seen as a sign of panic as the Flames hovered around the final playoff spot.Duhatschek Eric https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/calgary-makeover-continues/article1452687/ Calgary makeover continues Globe and Mail 2010-02-02 2010-02-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20100205081405/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/calgary-makeover-continues/article1452687/ 5 February 2010 live While rumours circulated that Phaneuf was dealt because he was a divisive influence in the locker room, Jokinen later blamed the fans in Calgary for the defenceman's departure.Zeisberger Mike http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2010/02/05/12749296-sun.html Run out of town Toronto Sun 2010-02-05 2010-02-06 2010-02-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20100207114128/http://www.torontosun.com/sports/hockey/2010/02/05/12749296-sun.html live Jokinen admitted that he was traded because he failed to produce in Calgary, while in Kotalik, the Flames received a player who was having a similarly disappointing season in New York.http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/83225382_Rangers_notes__Trade_talk__complications_.html Rangers notes: Trade talk "complications" North Jersey Media Group 2010-02-01 2010-02-06 2012-09-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20120908023619/http://www.northjersey.com/sports/pro_sports/83225382_Rangers_notes__Trade_talk__complications_.html live The Flames completed three trades at the March 3 deadline. They first sent backup goaltender Curtis McElhinney to the Anaheim Ducks in exchange for Vesa Toskala, who became Kiprusoff's backup.https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=312252 Ducks send Toskala to Flames for McElhinney The Sports Network 2010-03-03 2010-03-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20100305233451/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=312252 5 March 2010 live They then sent forward Dustin Boyd to the Nashville Predators in exchange for a draft pick. Despite showing potential at times, the 23-year-old Boyd had failed to live up to the expectations placed on him in Calgary.MacFarlane Steve http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/03/03/13099586.html Flames say goodbye to Boyd Calgary Sun 2010-03-03 2010-03-03 2010-03-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20100305030114/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/03/03/13099586.html live The day ended with a minor, but historic, trade that saw Aaron Johnson sent to the Edmonton Oilers along with a draft pick, for fellow defenceman Steve Staios. The deal marked the first time in the 30-year history of the Battle of Alberta that the two organizations completed a trade with each other.MacFarlane Steve http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/03/03/13099846.html Oilers' Staios traded to Flames Calgary Sun 2010-03-03 2010-03-03 2010-03-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20100305030253/http://www.calgarysun.com/sports/hockey/2010/03/03/13099846.html live Trades June 26, 2009 To Calgary Flames 1st-round pick (23rd overall) in 20093rd-round pick (84th overall) in 2009 To New Jersey Devils 1st-round pick (20th overall) in 2009 June 27, 2009 To Calgary Flames Jay Bouwmeester To Florida Panthers Jordan Leopold3rd-round pick (67th overall) in 2009 June 27, 2009http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=432005 Completed trades from day 2 of the NHL Entry Draft National Hockey League 2009-06-27 2009-06-28 2009-06-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20090629085107/http://www.nhl.com/ice/news.htm?id=432005 dead To Calgary Flames3rd-round pick (74th overall) in 2009 To Los Angeles Kings3rd-round pick (84th overall) in 20094th-round pick (107th overall) in 2009 June 27, 2009 To Calgary FlamesBrandon Prust To Phoenix CoyotesJim Vandermeer July 17, 2009https://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/flames-acquire-seabrook-from-washington-1.798529 Flames acquire Seabrook from Washington Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2009-07-17 2009-09-21 2009-07-20 https://web.archive.org/web/20090720232106/http://www.cbc.ca/sports/hockey/story/2009/07/17/sp-keith-seabrook.html live To Calgary FlamesKeith Seabrook To Washington CapitalsFuture considerationshttp://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=462977 Capitals Trade Keith Seabrook to Calgary Flames 2011-01-27 2011-01-08 https://web.archive.org/web/20110108061220/http://capitals.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=462977 dead July 27, 2009https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=285925&hubname=nhl-flames Leafs acquire Primeau from Flames for Stralman, Stuart The Sports Network 2009-07-27 2009-09-21 2011-06-04 https://web.archive.org/web/20110604072311/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/teams/story/?id=285925&hubname=nhl-flames live To Calgary FlamesAnton StralmanColin Stuart7th-round pick in 2012 To Toronto Maple LeafsWayne Primeau2nd-round pick in 2011 September 28, 2009http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=500186 Flames trade Stralman to Columbus Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2009-09-28 2011-01-03 2010-01-06 https://web.archive.org/web/20100106183751/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=500186 dead To Calgary Flames3rd-round pick in 2010 To Columbus Blue JacketsAnton Stralman October 7, 2009https://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=294121 Flames acquire Johnson from Hawks for Greentree The Sports Network 2009-10-07 2009-10-07 https://web.archive.org/web/20091010132428/http://www.tsn.ca/nhl/story/?id=294121 10 October 2009 live To Calgary FlamesAaron Johnson To Chicago BlackhawksKyle Greentree January 31, 2010 To Calgary FlamesMatt StajanNiklas HagmanJamal MayersIan White To Toronto Maple LeafsDion PhaneufFredrik SjostromKeith Aulie February 1, 2010 To Calgary FlamesChris HigginsAles Kotalik To New York RangersOlli JokinenBrandon Prust March 3, 2010 To Calgary FlamesVesa Toskala To Anaheim DucksCurtis McElhinney March 3, 2010 To Calgary Flames4th-round pick in 2010 To Nashville PredatorsDustin Boyd March 3, 2010 To Calgary FlamesSteve Staios To Edmonton OilersAaron Johnson Conditional 3rd-round pick in 2010 or 2011 Additions and subtractions + Additions Player Former team Via Fredrik Sjostrom New York Rangers Free agency Garth Murray Phoenix Coyotes Free agency Riley Armstrong San Jose Sharks Free agency Staffan Kronwall Washington Capitals Free agency Jason Jaffray Vancouver Canucks Free agency Brian McGrattan Phoenix Coyotes Free agency Nigel Dawes Phoenix Coyotes Waivers+ Subtractions Player New team Via Michael Cammalleri Montreal Canadiens Free agency Adrian Aucoin Phoenix Coyotes Free agency Warren Peters Dallas Stars Free agency Todd Bertuzzi Detroit Red Wings Free agency Andre Roy Free agency Rhett Warrener Retirement Jamie Lundmark Toronto Maple Leafs Waivers Draft picks List of Calgary Flames draft picks thumb|right|Tim Erixon was the Flames first-round selection in 2009. The Flames opened the 2009 NHL entry draft in Montreal with the 20th overall selection but moved down three spots following a trade with New Jersey. With the 23rd overall pick, Calgary drafted Swedish defenceman Tim Erixon. Erixon, whose father Jan also played in the NHL, considers himself a two-way defenceman, and hopes to contribute both offensively and defensively for the Flames.Board Mike http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=454658 Flames take Swedish d-man Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2009-06-26 2010-05-04 2012-02-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20120228202427/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=454658 dead RndPickPlayerNationalityPositionTeam (league)NHL statisticsGPGAPtsPIM123Tim Erixon†DSkelleftea AIK (Elitserien)932121438374Ryan HowseLWChilliwack Bruins (WHL) 4111Henrik BjorklundRWFarjestad BK (Elitserien) 5141Spencer BennettLWSurrey Eagles (BCHL) 6171Joni Ortio†GTPS Jr. (Fin Jr.) 15 8–6–0, 2.52 GAA7201Gaelan PattersonCSaskatoon Blades (WHL) Statistics are updated to the end of the 2014–15 NHL season. † denotes player was on an NHL roster in 2014–15. Farm teams After two seasons in Illinois, the Flames' relocated their American Hockey League franchise, the Quad City Flames to the Fraser Valley of British Columbia.Walker Ian Hall Vicki Abbotsford AHL team won't be called the Flames Calgary Herald 2009-04-28 Called as the Abbotsford Heat, the team named former Calgary head coach Jim Playfair their coach.Tucker Cam Abbotsford lands ex-NHL coach Playfair for Heat Calgary Herald 2009-06-05 After six seasons, the Flames and the Las Vegas Wranglers of the ECHL ended their affiliation agreement.Silver Steve http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/wrangler-roundup/2009/aug/10/wranglers-drop-calgary-affiliation/ Wranglers drop Calgary affiliation Las Vegas Sun 2009-08-11 2009-08-11 2012-08-05 https://web.archive.org/web/20120805193540/http://www.lasvegassun.com/blogs/wrangler-roundup/2009/aug/10/wranglers-drop-calgary-affiliation/ live Replacing the Wranglers, the Flames signed an agreement to place up to four players with the Utah Grizzlies.http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=498795 Flames add Grizzlies as affiliate Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2009-09-16 2010-04-02 2010-01-12 https://web.archive.org/web/20100112125537/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=498795 dead Playfair gained notoriety late in the season after video of his wild tantrum against referee Jamie Koharski that involved the coach smashing two sticks went viral.https://calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/YouTube+Heats+Abbotsford+coach+Playfair+tantrum/2739821/story.html YouTube Heats up Abbotsford coach Jim Playfair's tantrum Calgary Herald 2010-03-29 2010-04-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20100402223221/http://www.calgaryherald.com/sports/hockey/calgary-flames/YouTube%2BHeats%2BAbbotsford%2Bcoach%2BPlayfair%2Btantrum/2739821/story.html 2 April 2010 dead Playfair was upset at what he felt was an excessive penalty given to one of his players,https://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/abbotsford-coach-playfair-snaps-in-loss/article1514808/ Abbotsford coach Playfair snaps in loss Globe and Mail 2010-03-28 2010-04-02 https://web.archive.org/web/20100331203724/http://www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/hockey/abbotsford-coach-playfair-snaps-in-loss/article1514808/ 31 March 2010 live and came as the Heat were struggling to clinch a playoff spot.Tucker Cam Heat bearing down on playoffs Abbotsford Times 2010-04-02 The Heat finished with a record of 39–29–5–7, good enough for third place in the North Division, despite losing over 400-man-games to injury.Gilchrist Kent Heat is on with playoff fever Vancouver Province 2010-04-20 The Heat faced the Rochester Americans in the first round of the playoffs, and overcame a 3–1 series deficit to defeat the Americans in seven games. In doing so, they became the first team in AHL history to win games six and seven on the road to win a series.Myers Sean http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=527538 Patchwork lineup helps propel hobbled Heat into second round of AHL playoffs Calgary Herald Calgary Flames Hockey Club 2010-04-29 2010-05-04 2012-02-28 https://web.archive.org/web/20120228202419/http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=527538 dead Abbotsford was defeated in six games by the Hamilton Bulldogs in the North Division final to end their season.Hall Vicki Injuries, inexperience finally catch up to Heat Calgary Herald 2010-05-12 References Player stats: https://www.espn.com/nhl/team/stats/_/name/cgy/calgary-flames Calgary Flames player stats ESPN 2010-05-04 2009-10-29 https://web.archive.org/web/20091029031206/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/teams/stats?team=cgy&year=2010 live Game log: https://www.espn.com/nhl/team/schedule/_/name/cgy/calgary-flames Calgary Flames game log ESPN 2010-05-04 2009-10-22 https://web.archive.org/web/20091022014601/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/teams/schedule?team=cgy&year=2010 live Team standings: https://www.espn.com/nhl/standings?season=2010&group=conference&order=null&seasontype=2&standType=standings 2009–10 NHL standings ESPN 2010-05-04 2012-11-03 https://web.archive.org/web/20121103062213/http://sports.espn.go.com/nhl/standings?season=2010&group=conference&order=null&seasontype=2&standType=standings live 2 Calgary Flames season, 2009-10 Category:Calgary Flames seasons CAl Calgary Flames Calgary Flames Category:2000s in Calgary Category:2010 in Calgary