3 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames’ Daniil Miromanov Rupert McDonald | March 5, 2025 The Calgary Flames aren’t going to be big-time sellers at this year’s trade deadline, but they may be moving out a defenceman on or ahead of March 7. This move…
Flames News & Rumors: Carlo, Sharangovich, Parekh & More Rupert McDonald | March 4, 2025 In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, general manager (GM) Craig Conroy is said to have interest in Boston Bruins defenceman Brandon Carlo. In other news, Yegor Sharangovich…
Oilers Completely Mishandling Matt Savoie Following Recent Call-Up Rupert McDonald | March 2, 2025 Edmonton Oilers fans were overjoyed when it was announced that their team had acquired Matt Savoie from the Buffalo Sabres. The 21-year-old, who was selected ninth overall in 2022, was…
Oilers’ Jeff Jackson’s “Fantastic” Offseason Looking Like an Utter Disaster Rupert McDonald | March 1, 2025 Jeff Jackson was viewed as a genius this past offseason. Filling in as general manager (GM) from the recently departed Ken Holland, Jackson made several moves that many believed would…
3 Takeaways From Flames’ 3-0 Loss to the Lightning Rupert McDonald | February 28, 2025 The Calgary Flames’ current six-game road trip was never going to be an easy one. In fact, it is one that many felt could wind up resulting in them falling…
Oilers’ 7 Goalie Trade Targets at the 2025 Deadline Rupert McDonald | February 27, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers need a goalie if they hope to win the Stanley Cup this season. Yes, I know. Stuart Skinner was the man between the pipes a year ago…
3 Takeaways From Flames’ 3-1 Win Over the Capitals Rupert McDonald | February 26, 2025 The Calgary Flames appeared to be in trouble heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off break, as they had lost three straight games and were set to enter a very tough…
4 Players Oilers May Trade to Free Up Cap Space Rupert McDonald | February 26, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers are in a bit of a rut. They are just 5-7-1 over their last 12 games, and haven’t picked up a regulation win since Jan. 27. They…
Oilers’ Roster Is Far Too Flawed to Win the Stanley Cup Rupert McDonald | February 25, 2025 If you were to ask NHL fans which Canadian team had the best shot at winning the Stanley Cup, the resounding answer would be the Edmonton Oilers. Though they haven’t…
Flames Should Strongly Consider Claiming Juuso Valimaki Off Waivers Rupert McDonald | February 24, 2025 The Calgary Flames have an opportunity to reunite with a relatively young defenceman. Juuso Valimaki, who was drafted 16th overall by the Flames in 2017, went on to log 82…
Oilers Should Target Blackhawks’ Seth Jones in Trade Rupert McDonald | February 23, 2025 The Edmonton Oilers need some help on the blue line. In the Connor McDavid/Leon Draisaitl era, the back end has always been a concern for this team, and it continues…
3 Oilers Takeaways From the 4 Nations Face-Off Rupert McDonald | February 22, 2025 It isn’t often Canadians join forces to root for the same team, as was evidenced by many north of the border rooting against the Edmonton Oilers during last year’s Stanley…
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