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Colton Pankiw

Colton Pankiw is a former Jr. A hockey player who now provides his knowledge of the game through writing. He's been a very active and reliable source for nearly two years at The Hockey Writers. He is a credentialed writer for the Calgary Flames but also does features on other teams throughout the league. Other writing contributions include: Yahoo Sports, Las Vegas Chronicle, Oil On Whyte, and Markerzone.com. Colton is also a co-host of both Oilers Overtime and Flames Faceoff podcasts. Any interview requests or content info can be made through him on Twitter. Take a look at his work here.

Top 5 Stanley Cup Contenders Through Halfway Point of 2021-22 Season

Colton Pankiw | January 8, 2022

It is hard to believe, but we are already almost at the halfway point of the 2021-22 season. There has been plenty of action thus far, from highlight-reel goals, saves,…

Categories Carolina Hurricanes, Colorado Avalanche, Editor's Choice, Power Rankings, Rankings and Lists, Tampa Bay Lightning, Vegas Golden Knights, Washington Capitals

Sharks News & Rumors: Hertl, Hill, Karlsson & More

Colton Pankiw | January 7, 2022

In this edition of San Jose Sharks News & Rumors, speculation that Tomas Hertl will be moved ahead of the trade deadline is beginning to pick up more and more.…

Categories Commentary, News and Rumors, San Jose Sharks

Golden Knights News & Rumors: Pacioretty, Eichel, Reaves & More

Colton Pankiw | January 6, 2022

In this edition of Vegas Golden Knights News & Rumors, Max Pacioretty will be out of the lineup indefinitely after undergoing wrist surgery last week. Many are beginning to discuss…

Categories Commentary, News and Rumors, Vegas Golden Knights

3 Free Agents That Won’t Be Back With the Flames in 2022-23

Colton Pankiw | January 6, 2022

The 2021-22 season has been a rejuvenation for the Calgary Flames, who currently own a 16-7-6 record. The improvement from a season prior comes not so much from changes that…

Categories Calgary Flames

Flames News & Rumors: Arena Deals, Game Postponements & More

Colton Pankiw | January 4, 2022

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, the arena deal between the Calgary Flames owners and the city has been officially terminated. In other news, two additional Flames…

Categories Calgary Flames, Commentary, News and Rumors

Bruins News & Rumors: Marchand, O’Ree, Swayman

Colton Pankiw | January 4, 2022

In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, Brad Marchand blasted the NHL in a tweet last week regarding the league’s decision not to send its players to the…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, News and Rumors

NHL 2021-22 Power Rankings: Week 11

Colton Pankiw | January 3, 2022

Welcome to the 10th edition of my weekly NHL Power Rankings for The Hockey Writers, where the league’s top half is evaluated. These rankings will focus on how the teams…

Categories Editor's Choice, Power Rankings, Rankings and Lists

Flames Have Rental Options to Improve Blue Line

Colton Pankiw | December 30, 2021

Last week, I wrote about who the Calgary Flames should target ahead of the trade deadline to help with their scoring. While there are no major concerns given the team’s…

Categories Calgary Flames

Bruins News & Rumors: Bergeron, Marchand, Rask & More

Colton Pankiw | December 28, 2021

In this edition of Boston Bruins News & Rumors, team captain Patrice Bergeron talked about his disappointment after the NHL decided to back out of the 2022 Winter Olympics. His teammate Brad…

Categories Boston Bruins, Commentary, News and Rumors

Calgary Flames News & Rumors: COVID, Arena Deal, Coronato

Colton Pankiw | December 27, 2021

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, nearly the entire roster has been taken off the NHL’s COVID-19 protocol list, with just one remaining. In other news, an…

Categories Calgary Flames, Commentary, News and Rumors

Calgary Flames Have Rental Options to Increase Scoring Depth

Colton Pankiw | December 26, 2021

So far in the 2021-22 season, there hasn’t been much to complain about if you’re a Calgary Flames fan. This team has fully bought into Darryl Sutter’s system, and it’s…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice

Dear Santa: Flames’ 2021 Christmas Wish List

Colton Pankiw | December 21, 2021

As we are all well aware, the Calgary Flames‘ season has been put on hold due to a massive COVID-19 outbreak amongst their dressing room. Thankfully, it sounds as though…

Categories Calgary Flames
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