Tag: Calgary Flames

NHL Trade Analysis: James Neal Traded for Milan Lucic

James Neal and Milan Lucic exchanged places in Alberta on Friday. We take a closer look at what this means for both teams.

Chris Wassel

Quick Hits: NHL Signings From Yesterday 

Quick Hits: Looking at some players who signed new contracts yesterday. Jakub Vrana signed the biggest deal of the day with the Washington Capitals.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Milan Lucic, Jesse Puljujarvi, Mike Smith, and more

The moving of Milan Lucic? Ed Duhatschek of The Athletic:  With Michael Ferland signing in Vancouver last week, Milan Lucic's chances of going home shrunk to all but zero. A Milan Lucic for James Neal swap makes some sense for…

Chris Wassel

NHL Rumors and Notes: Tyson Barrie, Brandon Tanev, Kevin Labanc, and Nazem Kadri

Notes on Tyson Barrie, Brandon Tanev and Kevin Labanc. Nazem Kadri explains his nixing of a trade to the Calgary Flames.

Mark Easson

NHL Early Look: The Calgary Flames Make Move In Goal, But Is It Enough To Stay Atop Pacific?

Given the Calgary Flames salary cap situation and needing to sign some of their RFAs, there has been more talk about subtracting than adding this offseason.

Featurd Writer

NHL Rumors: The Buffalo Sabres and Toronto Maple Leafs

The Buffalo Sabres have a little more flexibility after signing Johansson Lance Lysowski: The Buffalo Sabres gained some flexibility after signing forward Marcus Johansson. They have around $6.6 million in salary cap space and could revisit trading defenseman Rasmus Ristolainen…

Mark Easson

NHL Western Conference Clubs In Need of Shedding Salary

The lower-than-projected salary cap for the NHL's 2019-20 season ($81.5 million) recently forced several teams to make cost-cutting deals. With the frenzy from the opening day of the free-agent market faded, a handful of clubs remain uncomfortably close to the…

Lyle Richardson

NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Vancouver Canucks and Calgary Flames

Canucks and Boeser getting a little closer but... The Calgary Flames now turning focus internally to their RFAs like Matthew Tkachuk and David Rittich.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Montreal Canadiens – Gardiner, Point, Free Agent and Trade Options

The Montreal Canadiens still have interest in defenseman Jake Gardiner. Some remaining free agent options for the Canadiens, as well as some potential trade targets.

Mark Easson

Which NHL Teams Could Surprise Like The St. Louis Blues of 2019-20?

A $400 wager netted Scott Berry a $100,000 payout after the St. Louis Blues won the Stanley Cup. Here's a look at some 'non-favorites' that could surprise next season.

Featurd Writer

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames and the Columbus Blue Jackets

The Calgary Flames not concerned about a Matthew Tkachuk offer sheet. Columbus Blue Jackets have some salary cap for several options if need be.

Mark Easson

NHL Rumors: Remaining Top NHL Free Agents And Some Recent Speculation For Some

Looking at some of the remaining top NHL free agents and some speculation that surrounds some of them.

Mark Easson