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Paul Quinney

Paul covers the Calgary Flames, the Ottawa Senators and the OHL’s Ottawa 67s for The Hockey Writers (THW). He also hosts the Flames Faceoff show for THW's Podcast Network. Paul has been sought for media interviews for the thoughtful pieces he has written on hockey's response to the major social and political issues of the day including the place of gay players in the game. Paul is also known for his interesting perspectives on the key issues and challenges facing the teams he follows. Of his work with THW, Paul says,  "I love to tell stories about the game of hockey and the personalities – both past and present, who have made it the greatest game on the planet!" Follow him on Twitter at @pquinney

Senators Still Doubtful as Playoff Contender Next Year

Paul Quinney | May 8, 2022

The Ottawa Senators finished their dismal 2021-22 season on a high note, but don’t be fooled into thinking they’ll make the playoffs next year. The odds are that Senators fans…

Calgary Flames’ First Nation and Metis Connections

Paul Quinney | May 3, 2022

Only 11 players with indigenous roots have ever laced up a pair of skates for the Calgary Flames in the 40 years that the team has been in Calgary. During…

Flames’ 5 Most Productive Defensemen of All-Time

Paul Quinney | May 1, 2022

The measure of a great NHL defenseman is more than just his statistics. While the numbers count, truly great blueliners are defined by much more including leadership, toughness, and longevity.…

Flames Need Milan Lucic to Step Up for the Playoffs

Paul Quinney | April 27, 2022

For success in the playoffs the Calgary Flames will need all of their guns firing, and one that hasn’t been lately is Milan Lucic. It’s been that way for a…

Flames’ 2022 First-Round Matchups Are No Cakewalks

Paul Quinney | April 19, 2022

Spring has arrived, and visions of unicorns dancing on rainbows heralding the second coming of Lord Stanley’s Cup to the Stampede City now fire the imagination of fans of the…

Ex-Senators in the Playoffs: 5 Teams to Cheer For

Paul Quinney | April 17, 2022

Someone once said, “expecting disappointment is the only form of hope with which I’m familiar”. So it must seem for fans of the Ottawa Senators, who face a fifth consecutive…

Senators’ Season Finish Could Foretell Start to 2022-23 Season

Paul Quinney | April 14, 2022

As Ottawa Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and the rest of his team prepares for yet another early start to the golf season, it’s fair to ask what their performance this…

Calgary Flames’ Great Dion Phaneuf

Paul Quinney | April 10, 2022

Dion Phaneuf was a great hockey player, but at one time he had a bad ‘reputation’ (from ‘Sleepy PEI town braces for celebrity storm as Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Dion…

Senators’ Rebuild Threatened by Problems in Goal

Paul Quinney | March 10, 2022

To describe it charitably, the Ottawa Senators’ goaltending situation is a dumpster fire. If it continues to spew black smoke at the start of next season and the team again…

Senators Selling at 2022 Trade Deadline But Still Need Acquisitions

Paul Quinney | March 6, 2022

Many fans think Ottawa Senators’ general manager Pierre Dorion will mostly be a seller at the NHL Trade Deadline on Mar. 21, dumping players who aren’t part of their future…

One for the Ages: Mike Vernon’s 1988-89 Season

Paul Quinney | February 24, 2022

Mike Vernon played his first game with the Calgary Flames on Dec. 12, 1982, against the Detroit Red Wings. It was an utter disaster. The 19-year-old goaltender gave up six…

Flames Can Increase 2022 Cup Odds with Offensive Defenseman

Paul Quinney | February 24, 2022

The Calgary Flames are legitimate contenders for the Stanley Cup this season. Even so, their odds of winning are long, and to improve their chances, they should add another offensive,…

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