Tag: Calgary Flames

2014-15 Top 5 Norris Trophy Candidates

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. While there are always plenty of good candidates for every major award, this year’s Norris Trophy winner is particularly hard to pick. A plethora of defensemen had excellent seasons, but…

Mark Easson

2014-15 Top 5 Calder Trophy Candidates

Written by Todd Cordell, who can be found on twitter @ToddCordell. A year ago Nathan MacKinnon was the runaway winner for the Calder Trophy, but this year’s rookie class was very deep, with a plethora of rookies making similarly large contributions…

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Rumors: Oilers, Canes, Stars, Toffoli, Jagr, McIntrye and Coyotes

Jim Matheson of the Edmonton Journal: The Oilers still have Ben Scrivens under contract for next season, but they will look at adding another goalie this offseason. The Oilers could dangle the first round pick they received from the Penguins…

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Quick Hits: Resting, Injuries, Starters, Lines and Man Games Lost

Pat Leonard: Rangers Marc Staal, Rick Nash and Mats Zuccarello will be given the night off. Defenseman Kevin Klein skated, but remains out. Joe Smith: Lightning's Victor Hedman was at the optional skate this morning, a good chance he returns…

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Injuries: Cole, Pacioretty, Hedman, Atkinson, Pearson and More

Ansar Khan of MLive: Red Wings Eric Cole  is done for the season, and his career is in jeopardy with a spinal cord contusion. "I consulted with a few doctors last week and I've been advised not to play the…

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Rumors: Wings, O’Reilly, Hyman, O’Connor, Del Zotto and Kessel

Elliotte Friedman: Red Wings director of pro scouting Mark Howe was at the Maple Leafs - Sabres game on Wednesday. The Red Wings have cap room for next season, but in 2016 they'll have free agents in Justin Abdelkader, Danny…

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Rumors: Oilers, Kings, Ovi, Blue Jackets, Bennett and College UFAs

Jonathan Willis of the Edmonton Journal: The Kings already have $60 million committed to 16 players for next season and they may have trouble signing five of their significant free agents. Willis wonders if the Oilers would be interested in…

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Quick Hits II: Pearson, Lander, Malkin, Datsyuk, Hedman and More

Andy Tonge: The Kings signed Tanner Pearson to two-year, $2.8 million contract extension. Dennis Bernstein: A good bridge deal for the Kings and Pearson. He can sign a nice long-term contract next summer if he has a solid 2015-16 season. Bob…

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Video: NHL Highlights for March 30th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – six games were on the schedule. Lightning 5 - Canadiens 3 Canucks 4 - Blues 1 Blackhawks 4 - Kings 1 Flames 5 - Stars 3 Oilers 4 - Avalanche 1 Sabres 4 -…

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Injuries: Letang, Steen, Garrison, Stoner, Beleskey and More

Jenn Menendez of my Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Penguins Kris Letang was released from hospital yesterday. He was diagnosed with a concussion after a hit by Shane Doan on Saturday night. There is no timetable for his return. Letang has a history…

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Video: Nightly NHL Recap for March 29th 2015

Highlights from last night’s action – eight games were on the schedule. Capitals 5 - Rangers 2 Panthers 4 - Senators 2 Islanders 5 - Red Wings 4 Bruins 2 - Hurricanes 1 OT Flames 5 - Predators 2 Ducks…

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NHL Draft Lottery Standings and Remaining Schedules – Mar. 29th

A daily look at the teams that are currently outside the playoffs and that would be apart of the NHL draft lottery. Included are their point totals, odds of winning the draft lottery, games played and their remaining schedule.

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