This date in National Hockey League has been good for those brave enough to step in between the pipes and behind the bench. It has also given us some great moments from numerous Hall of Famers and one giant All-Star Game hero. Let’s enter our THW time machine and take a look back at all
Dion Phaneuf
The Calgary Flames participated in another edition of Hockey Day in Canada on Saturday afternoon. Although the city of Calgary has never hosted the annual event, the NHL team has always had a marquee matchup on the day. Usually, the Flames take on a regional rival like the Vancouver Canucks or Edmonton Oilers; however, this
The Calgary Flames joined the NHL as the Atlanta Flames in 1972 before moving to Alberta for the start of the 1980 season, becoming the seventh team located north of the border. Over in Ontario, the Toronto Maple Leafs were the only team in the province. They had a built-in rivalry with the Montreal Canadiens
Phaneuf hanging out with the Maple Leafs TSN: Bob McKenzie notes that Dion Phaneuf has been shadowing Toronto Maple Leafs president Brendan Shanahan for the past few days. “Now, I should point out. Dion has not officially retired from hockey, he would like another opportunity somewhere but the reason he is in Toronto is simply
Boyle could find a new home soon TSN: Free agent Brian Boyle could be signed to a contract soon according to Bob McKenzie as he’s getting significant interest. There are still some veteran out there looking for a landing spot. “Another veteran who is technically unemployed is 34-year-old centre Brian Boyle. How long that remains the
Frolik still knows he could be moved Eric Francis of Sportsnet: Calgary Flames forward Michael Frolik realizes that the Flames may need to move out salary to re-sign restricted free agents Matthew Tkachuk and Andrew Mangiapane, and that it could be him on the move. “I know something probably will happen,” said the Flames 31-year-old
© James Guillory-USA TODAY Sports The Jets should hold on to Ehlers unless… Scott Billeck of the Winnipeg Sun: Winnipeg Jets forward Nikolaj Ehlers has had his name come up in the rumor mill this offseason. There are confirmed reports that GM has/had been shopping him around the league. Billeck believes that trading Ehlers would
© Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports Perry’s days in Anaheim numbered? TSN: Pierre LeBrun talking about the future of Anaheim Ducks forward Corey Perry. Pierre LeBrun: The Anaheim Ducks have a lot of respect for the 34-year old Perry, but he’s got a big contract. “First, they are talking trades to a number of teams, they
The Maple Leafs talked to Marner’s camp yesterday John Shannon: Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas talked to Mitch Marner‘s agent Darren Ferris yesterday. Shorter-termed deals coming this offseason? Pierre LeBrun: Of the four remaining teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Brent Burns is the highest paid at $8 million. That is less than what some
The Maple Leafs talked to Marner’s camp yesterday John Shannon: Brendan Shanahan and Kyle Dubas talked to Mitch Marner‘s agent Darren Ferris yesterday. Shorter-termed deals coming this offseason? Pierre LeBrun: Of the four remaining teams in the Stanley Cup playoffs, Brent Burns is the highest paid at $8 million. That is less than what some
Sabres coaching vacancy John Shannon: Todd Richards won’t be interviewing with the Buffalo Sabres for their head coaching position. John Shannon: Keep hearing the front runners for the Sabres coaching position are Jacques Martin and Dave Tippett. Brunette being connected to the Panthers Andy Strickland: Have been hearing Andrew Brunette‘s name being connected to the