It was revealed Thursday four key Calgary Flames players do not intend to re-sign with the team by next offseason. The players are center Elias Lindholm, defenseman Noah Hanifin, center Mikael Backlund, and winger Tyler Toffoli. All four of them declared various levels of uncertainty about re-signing with the organization, with National Hockey League (NHL) …
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So far, there have been many spectacular saves during the 2022-23 NHL season. Goalies like Linus Ullmark, Ilya Sorokin, Connor Hellebuyck, Andrei Vasilevskiy, and more have been on top of their game. As we approach the halfway mark of hockey season, let’s look at some of the best top NHL goalie saves in no particular …
According to the NHL, the James Norris Memorial Trophy is given “to the defense player who demonstrates throughout the season the greatest all-round ability in the position.” However, it is still very early on in the season here are a few names we could see win the Norris Trophy in the 2022-23 season. Cale Makar– …
It’s time for the 2021-22 NHL playoffs, so here are some pregame previews. In the Western Conference, let’s look at the first-round mashups. Avalanche came in first with 119 points, Wild in second with 113, and Flames took third with 111. Both the Stars and Predators fill in the wild card spots in the Central …
Background Bob Murray, formerly general manager of the Anaheim Ducks, has been recruited by the Calgary Flames as a scout. Sheppard Mullin recommended that Murray be placed on administrative leave for two days following his resignation in November. Murray had to enter a treatment program for alcohol abuse, which he says, according to TSN, has …
A little over halfway through the year, teams have started to separate themselves and so have the coaches. The Jack Adams Award favorites are starting to show as well. This award is given to the coach judged to be the most impactful to his club’s success. Most recently Rod Brind’Amour won the award last year …
There’s always that one player in the NHL you hear about and cringe at. A player whose on-ice activities have resulted in suspensions, bad reputations, and arrests. Sometimes a single act is so heinous that it can haunt the player for the rest of their career. Multiple actions of absolute and utter contempt for other players are sometimes …
We didn’t think we would be taking about Dan Vladar at all this season. Most people probably had never heard of him. Well, you better get used to hearing his name a lot more. Much to the shagrin of the Boston Bruins and the Bruins faithful, Dan Vladar has become a steal for the Calgary …