Tag: Calgary Flames

Pucks in Depth: Matthew Tkachuk Making an Impact … Minnesota Wild Overachieving

Rookie Matthew Tkachuk making an impact for the Flames ... When talking about the league's top rookies, Auston Matthews, Patrik Laine, and Zach Werenski are the names most commonly mentioned. While each of the three has been fantastic, they aren't the…

Todd Cordell

NHL Injuries: Preds, Kings, Stars, Flames, Hurricanes, Sabres and More

On the Nashville Predators ... Adam Vingan of the Tennessean: P.K. Subban missed his fifth straight game with an upper-body injury. "A little disappointing," Predators general manager David Poile told 102.5-FM on Tuesday afternoon. "We all thought that there was a…

Mark Easson

Rink Rumblings: Pacific Division – Trade Gifts From Santa

As Christmas fast approaches, 30 National Hockey League clubs are looking at their roster and checking it twice, to see where they need to improve on the ice. Top contenders and teams just looking to sneak into the postseason may…

Michael Augello

NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Flames, Oilers, Lightning and Rangers

On the Detroit Red Wings ... Brendan Savage: Goaltender Jimmy Howard will be out for four to six weeks with a mild MCL sprain according to GM Ken Holland. On the Calgary Flames ... Pat Steinberg: Forward Troy Brouwer left…

Mark Easson

Flames Should Not Trade Dougie Hamilton … Panthers Tim Rowe’s Slow Start

Hamilton playing at an elite level for the Flames Dating back to the summer, there were reports the Calgary Flames were at least considering the possibility of trading Dougie Hamilton. Those rumors picked up considerably when the Flames got off…

Todd Cordell

NHL Injuries: Pens, Caps, Lightning, Hawks, Flames, Stars, Wild, Coyotes and Blues

On the Pittsburgh Penguins ... Dave Molinari: Center Sidney Crosby said he went through concussion protocol, but the issue was a stinger in his neck. On the Washington Capitals ... Tom Gulitti: Defenseman Matt Niskanen said he's feeling better, but…

Mark Easson

Western Conference Injuries: Hawks, Sharks, Flames, Ducks and Stars

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Chris Hine of the Chicago Tribune: Defenseman Brent Seabrook won't play tonight after suffering an apparent head injury on Tuesday. "He's not going to play (Friday)," coach Joel Quenneville said of Seabrook. "But we'll say he's…

Mark Easson

Quick Hits: Maple Leafs, Svatos, Bruins, Rangers, Flames, Coyotes and Starters

On the Toronto Maple Leafs ... Kristen Shilton of TSN: The Toronto Maple Leafs put backup goaltender Jhonas Enroth on waivers. Enroth posted a 3.94 GAA, a .872 save percentage and carries a $750,000 salary cap hit. It's not known who…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Nurse, Staal, Ferland, Garrison and MacArthur

On the Edmonton Oilers ... Terry Jones: Concussion spotters pulled Connor McDavid off the ice after his incident with Jared Spurgeon. (later returned) Jason Gregor: McDavid on being pulled off: "I was shocked. I hit my mouth. I tried to make a case…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Senators, Sharks, Blues and Flames

On the Ottawa Senators ... Bruce Garrioch: Senators GM Pierre Dorion said he's "very" active on trying to find a depth winger. Added that he's not sure if he's close to a deal. On the San Jose Sharks ... Kevin Kurz:…

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Coyotes, Flames, Senators, Stars, and Red Wings

On the Arizona Coyotes, Calgary Flames, Ottawa Senators, Dallas Stars, LA Kings and Vancouver Canucks ... TSN Insider Trading: Darren Dreger: At around the draft last year, the Arizona Coyotes offered Anthony Duclair and a draft pick to the Calgary Flames…

Mark Easson

NHL Injuries: Hawks, Preds, Flames, Wings, Canes, Bruins and more

On the Chicago Blackhawks ... Tracey Myers of CSN Chicago: Jonathan Toews didn't skate yesterday and missed his fourth consecutive game. Coach Joel Quenneville said that Toews could skate today or tomorrow and is doubtful for tomorrow's game against the Flyers.…

Mark Easson