Tag: Calgary Flames

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

NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Wild, Golden Knights and Jets

Chara not ready for this weekend Matt Kalman: Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara won't be ready to return this weekend. Joe Haggerty: Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, Kevan Miller and Urho Vaakainen all practiced in a regular jersey. Jake DeBrusk practiced with…

Mark Easson

NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 11

The top five teams in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings remain the same, but the order has shifted a bit. The Tampa Bay Lightning at the top remains constant though. The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames move up two…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: CGY Scouts STL-EDM, Flyers, Kings, Blues and Hurricanes

Flames scouting Blues-Oilers Mark Spector: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving and VP of hockey operations Don Maloney were at the St. Louis Blues - Edmonton Oilers game last night. Flyers didn't contact Quenneville Frank Seravalli: Flyers GM Chuck Fletcher said…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Sabres, Flames, Blackhawks, Stars, Red Wings, Wild and Islanders

Pilut to the IR Howard WGR: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said that defenseman Lawrence Pilut was put on the IR retroactive to Friday. He's eligible to play against the Capitals on Friday. Bennett out with an upper-body injury Pat Steinberg: Calgary…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Flames, Red Wings, Maple Leafs, Blue Jackets, Kings, and Blues

Scouting the Canucks and Flyers on Saturday Jeff Paterson: Calgary Flames GM Brad Treliving was one of 13 scouts listed to attend Saturday's Canucks-Flyers game. Scouting Russia Russian Prospects: Detroit Red Wings GM Ken Holland and Columbus Blue Jackets GM…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the New York Rangers

Flyers targeting Quenneville Anthony SanFilippo: (3:22 PM yesterday) Hearing that the Philadelphia Flyers could fire head coach Dave Hakstol in the next 24 years. The announcement of a new head coach may be delayed. They are targeting Joel Quenneville. If…

Mark Easson