Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Rumors: Carolina Hurricanes – Micheal Ferland And His Worth

A Little Story Of Ferland And Skinner Luke DeCock of the Raleigh News And Observer:  The Carolina Hurricanes face a crossroads of sorts when it comes to Micheal Ferland. They look at recent history where Jeff Skinner was lost for a…

Chris Wassel

NHL Injuries: Ducks, Flames, Oilers, Rangers, Sharks and Canucks

Ducks put two on the IR Eric Stephens: Anaheim Ducks forward Ryan Kesler was sent back to Anaheim to have his lower-body injury re-evaluated. He's out for the rest of their trip. Forward Jakob Silfverberg didn't practice yesterday and is day-to-day…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers Forward Wayne Simmonds

TSN: Darren Dreger said that Philadelphia Flyers haven't made a decision on what they will do with pending unrestricted free agent forward Wayne Simmonds yet. Simmonds could help out the power play and grit for teams like the Toronto Maple…

Mark Easson

Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For West Defensemen

Paying younger players can work to gain value before they hit unrestricted free agency. These are just a few stories of those that exceeded projections. Today, the spotlight focuses on the defensemen position and we start off with a value…

Chris Wassel

NHL New Year’s Resolutions: Pacific Division

New Year’s resolutions for each team in the Pacific Division and some potential trade targets for them.

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Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Kings, Predators, Canucks, Golden Knights and Jets

Rittich says he's ready Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich practiced yesterday and said he feels good and is "ready to go." Stars hold Benn out Mark Stepneski of NHL.com: Dallas Stars forward Jamie Benn was held of last…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames, Canucks, Rangers, Senators, Blues, Oilers and Islanders

Friedman rumor roundup Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: According to sources Dallas Stars owner Tom Gaglardi met with Jamie Benn on Monday and was to meet with Tyler Seguin yesterday. The meetings were to clear the air CEO's Jim Lites' comments…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Flames, Stars, Sharks, Canucks and Golden Knights

Rittich out day-to-day Derek Wills: Calgary Flames goaltender David Rittich is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. Pat Steinberg: Flames coach Bill Peters did say that "there's a chance" Rittich is able to go tonight. Peters: “We’ll see how he responds to…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Edmonton Oilers

Flames make Frolik a healthy scratch Allan Walsh:  "Many people in Calgary have been reaching out asking why Michael Frolik is a healthy scratch. Keeping one of the teams most efficient and versatile forwards in the stands marginalizes and devalues…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Stars, Red Wings, Oilers, Canadiens, Predators and Maple Leafs

Marchand to return for the Winter Classic Amalie Benjamin: Boston Bruins forward Brad Marchand will return to the lineup today: "I don’t think there was any doubt. It would take a lot to miss a game like this. Kind of like…

Mark Easson

Best NHL Contracts: Bang For The Buck – RFA Best Values For Wingers

Looking back at some of the best contracts out there make one wonder just how much these players left on the table. Some deals work and some fail miserably. The long-term value on some players has been through the roof…

Chris Wassel

Western Conference Injuries: Ducks, Coyotes, Flames, Oilers, Kings, Wild, Predators, and Knights

Gibson leaves are the first period Elliotte Teaford of the OC Register: Anaheim Ducks goaltender John Gibson didn't come out for the second period in last night's game against the Sharks. “We’ll have more of an assessment when we get…

Mark Easson