1998–99 Calgary Flames season
| 1998–99 Calgary Flames | |
|---|---|
| Division | 3rd Northwest |
| Conference | 9th Western |
| 1998–99 record | 30–40–12 |
| Home record | 15–20–6 |
| Road record | 15–20–6 |
| Goals for | 211 (15th) |
| Goals against | 234 (22nd) |
| Team information | |
| General Manager | Al Coates |
| Coach | Brian Sutter |
| Captain | Todd Simpson |
| Alternate captains |
Theoren Fleury (traded mid-season) Jason Wiemer |
| Arena | Canadian Airlines Saddledome |
| Average attendance | 16,201 |
| Team leaders | |
| Goals |
Theoren Fleury (30) (traded mid-season) |
| Assists | Phil Housley (43) |
| Points | Theoren Fleury (69) (traded mid-season) |
| Penalties in minutes | Jason Wiemer (177) |
| Wins | Fred Brathwaite (11) |
| Goals against average | Fred Brathwaite (2.45) |
The 1998–99 Calgary Flames season was the 19th National Hockey League season in Calgary. The Flames opened their season up at "home", in Tokyo, Japan, as the NHL scheduled a two-game series in the Asian country between the Flames and the San Jose Sharks.
The Flames were plagued by numerous injuries to their goaltenders, including both starter Ken Wregget and backup Tyler Moss at the same time. Ultimately, the Flames were forced to recall Tyrone Garner from his junior team on an emergency basis before finally signing Fred Brathwaite, who was playing in Europe with the Canadian National team. The highly popular Brathwaite recorded a shutout against the Dallas Stars in his first start, allowing the Flames goaltending situation to stabilize. In all, the Flames used six different goaltenders.
February 28, 1999, marked the end of an era for the Flames, as diminutive star Theoren Fleury was dealt to the Colorado Avalanche in a five player trade that ultimately saw prospect Robyn Regehr come to the Flames as part of the deal. Fleury was the Flames' all-time leading scorer when he was dealt. The deal was made as the small-market Flames felt they would be unable to meet Fleury's contract demands, as he was set to become an Unrestricted Free Agent in the summer.
Despite losing their top star, the Flames proceeded to win seven of their first ten games without Fleury, propelling them into a playoff position. Calgary would win only two of their last eleven games, however, falling to 9th in the conference and missing the playoffs by six points.
Before being dealt, Fleury represented the Flames at the 1999 NHL All Star Game, recording two assists for the North American team.
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