The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team has constantly been in win-now mode throughout Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin’s primes. Part of the reason the Penguins have been competitive for so long
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The Dallas Stars relocated to Texas in 1993 after 26 years as the Minnesota North Stars. Historically, they have been part of the NHL Amateur and Entry Draft since 1967, selecting 475 players thus far. Related: Dallas Stars’ 6 Retired Numbers Even though they are an American-based franchise, some of their best draft picks have
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, Brad Treliving is still looking to add a winger to his roster despite his team’s inconsistencies, and Vancouver Canucks’ Brock Boeser is being rumored as one of his top targets. While they may be looking to add, however, defenseman Luke Schenn is no longer believed to
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
Over eight years ago, in late March of 2013, Calgary Flames fans were heartbroken to see not only their best leader, but one of the best leaders in NHL history in Jarome Iginla get traded to the Pittsburgh Penguins. The move didn’t come as much of a shock, as his contract was set to expire
In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, Flames general manager Brad Treliving said that he is “always concerned” in regards to his team despite their great start. In other news, Milan Lucic avoided supplemental discipline after being ejected for a boarding call on Winnipeg Jets defenceman Dylan DeMelo on Saturday evening. Meanwhile, at
The Calgary Flames were originally founded in 1972 and started in Atlanta, but relocated to Calgary in 1980. They have had many great seasons over the years, none better than 1988-89 when they won the Stanley Cup. Although they have not been able to win another to this point, they have still had many great
The Colorado Avalanche have now spent 25 years playing in the Rocky Mountains. The organization has had plenty to celebrate in that time, as well as plenty of memories to lament. Upon arrival in 1995, the club could contend and succeeded in winning the Stanley Cup immediately. The good hockey continued from there, culminating in
For most hockey players, winning the Stanley Cup is the ultimate goal. From being drafted to helping a team through the regular season, playoffs and eventually Stanley Cup Finals, hoisting the cup is always the end-goal. Along the way, however, players all seek to play the best they can for a variety of purposes. While
After 20 seasons in the National Hockey League and over 1,500 regular season games, Jarome Iginla has finally called it a career. One of the legendary figures in the game – both in Canada and in the broader hockey world – Iginla made a name for himself as a high-scoring power forward. Jarome Iginla of
It has been a long time since Calgary Flames fans have seen their team win the Stanley Cup. In fact, with their only championship being in 1989, many of their current fans weren’t even been born to witness it. It hasn’t all been bad, as they have had some great teams and individual players over
The ’12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start
This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of the day was expansion, leading scorers, historic firsts and the number 100. Let’s strap into our frozen way back machine and take a look back at all the history Dec. 9 has to offer us. Major Expansion
In today’s NHL rumor rundown, what’s the latest status on Nick Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs potentially loaning him to Team USA for the World Juniors? The Oilers are bringing in prospect Phillip Broberg to join Team Sweden at the WJC, but will he stick around after the tournament to play with Edmonton? In
For centuries to come, those who step foot into the Calgary Flames dressing room as a member of the team will have a high level of dignity, class, and pride to compete with. For 16 seasons, former Flames captain Jarome Iginla demonstrated what holding a city on his back looked like, as he always accepted
For a relatively young franchise, the Calgary Flames have seen a great deal of strong individual performances since becoming a National Hockey League club in 1972. In particular, the team has had a surprisingly large amount of 50-goal scorers over the years. Calgary Flames’ 50-goal scorers. (Vince Richard/The Hockey Writers) In the history of the
July 1 has been a big news day for the National Hockey League in recent years thanks to the start of free agency. In addition to some big contracts getting signed, this date has also seen the birth of three different Hall of Fame forwards. Free Agency Frenzy July 1 has been the opening of
Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. I might be jumping the gun a bit, but I have no doubt that by the end of today he will be named as one of the 2020 inductees into the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Calgary Flames Prospects