Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Rumors: Stars, Flames, Kane, Karlsson, Green, Maroon and Johnson

On the Dallas Stars ... David Pagnotta: Could see the Dallas Stars acquiring a secondary scorer. The Stars need scoring depth and prefer a non-rental player. On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Feels like the Flames won't do anything…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, Calgary Flames, and Toronto Maple Leafs

Attaching Bobby Ryan de-values Erik Karlsson ... Don Brennan: Agree that attaching Bobby Ryan to any Erik Karlsson trade de-values the Senators best trade chip. If the Senators want to get rid of Ryan's salary cap hit that bad, buy…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Montreal Canadiens

Calgary may not go rental route  Eric Francis of Sportsnet writes that the Calgary Flames may not be keen on the rental route. Their chances of making the playoffs are still 50-50. There are no major gaping needs. However, only…

Chris Wassel

Western Conference News: Flames, Stars, Oilers, Kings, Sharks, Blues, Canucks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Kristen Anderson: Goaltender Mike Smith didn't' skate while they were on their road trip. He's still listed as day-to-day, and they'll know more when they are more settled in Calgary. There is no timetable for…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Pittsburgh Penguins and the Montreal Canadiens

Pittsburgh addressing wants and not needs Shelly Anderson of Pittsburgh Hockey Now:  Jim Rutherford can afford to go after wants and not needs at this point. Pittsburgh is on a 16-4-1 stretch as they have steamrolled to around the top…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors: Jets, Canucks, Lightning, Maple Leafs, Bruins, Predators, Blue Jackets, and Capitals

On the Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks, Tampa Bay Lightning, Toronto Maple Leafs, Boston Bruins, Nashville Predators, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Washington Capitals ...  Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet: One agent thinks there are less than 20 players that are "untouchable." A…

Mark Easson

Western Conference News: Flames, Sharks, Seattle, Blues, Canucks and Jets

On the Calgary Flames ... Roger Millions: Goaltender Mike Smith will travel with the team to Vegas and Arizona. Hearing that he's not that close to playing. Wes Gilbertson: Smith may not even step on the ice while with the team.…

Mark Easson

2018 NHL Trade Deadline – Needs of Playoff Bubble Teams

Heading toward the NHL trade deadline, it's expected most of the playoff contenders will be buyers while those out of postseason contention will be sellers. Bubble teams, meanwhile, are those barely clinging to a wild-card berth or sitting just outside…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Scouting BOS-CGY, NSH-OTT, WSH-BUF, and LA-CHI … Blackhawks, Canucks and Coyotes

Scouting the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend yesterday's Bruins-Flames game: Los Angeles Kings, Minnesota Wild, Philadelphia Flyers, Washington Capitals, Toronto Maple Leafs, Edmonton Oilers, and Columbus Blue Jackets. Scouting the Nashville Predators and…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Wings, Devils, Pens, Sharks, and Leafs

On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Winger Kris Versteeg (hip surgery) was skate early at the Saddledome. He was stickhanding, shooting, and moving around pretty well. Roger Millions: Versteeg will still need to get clearance from his surgeon to ramp…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Scouting FLA-CGY, Blues, Canadiens, Kings, Rangers, and Bruins

  Scouting on the Florida Panthers and Calgary Flames ... David Pagnotta: Scouts listed to attend last night's Panthers-Flames game: Montreal Canadians, Arizona Coyotes, Vegas Golden Knights, Edmonton Oilers, Columbus Blue Jackets, Philadelphia Flyers, and Minnesota Wild. On the St.…

Mark Easson

NHL News: Ducks, Flames, Avs, Jackets, Stars, Devils, Penguins, Sharks, Blues, and Canucks

On the Anaheim Ducks ... Eric Stephens: Forward Ryan Kesler is day-to-day with a lower-body injury. On the Calgary Flames ... Wes Gilbertson: Goaltender Mike Smith (lower-body) was on the ice before the team practiced yesterday morning. On the Colorado…

Mark Easson