Posts About "Bob Hartley"
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Maple Leafs, Avalanche, More
December 9th, 2019 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is buzz the Toronto Maple Leafs might have an interest in a St. Louis Blues defenseman, a couple of newsworthy items coming out of Montreal and more updates on the Taylor Hall situation and how close one team might be to landing him in trade. Maple Leafs to Pursue Pietrangelo? James Mirtle of...
Gaudreau's Injury a Flames Fix?
November 24th, 2016 On November 15, Calgary Flames winger Johnny Gaudreau left a game against the Minnesota Wild after a slash on the hands. The following day, the Flames dropped a bombshell: the slash broke a finger, and Gaudreau would be out for around six weeks. For a club that has struggled with consistency and offensive production this season,...
Five Ways the Flames Sabotaged the Start of the Season
October 17th, 2016 The Calgary Flames probably wish they had an extra week of training camp. But, they only have themselves to blame for their slow start this season. They've earned just one single point in their first three games. Here are five ways the Flames managed to shoot themselves in the foot as the season began: Why Is Dennis Wideman on the...
Facing Off: Forecasting Vesey’s Future, Avs’ Coach
August 15th, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Former Flames Coach Bob Hartley a Natural Fit With Avs
August 11th, 2016 Interesting news came down today that Patrick Roy has stepped down as head coach of the Colorado Avalanche. Citing a difference of opinion and direction, the change doesn't come as a total surprise. Roy had a way about him that wasn't always in line with the organization. From calling Tyson Barrie a number five defenseman, to being...
Glen Gulutzan: A Perfect Fit for the Flames
June 18th, 2016 At 31-years-old Glen Gulutzan got his first taste of being a head coach in the Calgary Flames organization, as he took the reins of their ECHL affiliate in Las Vegas. 13 years later he's returning to the Flames organization, but this time he's getting a crack at the top coaching job. The Saskatchewan product was named the 18th head coach...
Finding the Other Detroit Red Wings Assistant Coach
May 11th, 2016 This has been a big week for the Detroit Red Wings. On Tuesday, the Detroit Red Wings announced that they’ve hired former defenseman Doug Houda as an assistant coach to oversee the defense for the upcoming season. UPDATE: #RedWings Name Doug Houda Assistant Coach. Story: https://t.co/YaYhNdaSX4 pic.twitter.com/vHAMGMlRu4 —...
Facing Off: Can Leafs Become NHL’s Leicester?
May 9th, 2016 Facing Off is a weekly column debating five of hockey’s hottest topics each and every Monday. From current events like trades and hat tricks, to bigger-picture stuff like scandals and expansion — you name it, we’re debating it. Albeit, not always with a serious tone. We’re keeping this column light, so keep that in mind when...
Flames Fire Head Coach Bob Hartley
May 3rd, 2016 The Calgary Flames announced today that they've fired head coach Bob Hartley. https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/727497956782297088 The Flames, after a surprise run during the 2014-15 campaign that saw them make the postseason and advance to the conference semi-finals, failed to live up to those expectations this season and...
Q & A with Jeff Tambellini of the Syracuse Crunch
March 2nd, 2016 Jeff Tambellini has had an up-and-down hockey career since playing for the Wolverines at the University of Michigan and being drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 2003 NHL Draft. After a brief cameo in Hollywood he was shipped cross-country to the New York Islanders where he shuttled back-and-forth between the NHL club and it’s AHL...
Murphy's Law Has Sunk The Flames Season
February 7th, 2016 Perhaps due to the afterglow of their 2014-15 playoff run and their off-season additions of Michael Frolik and Dougie Hamilton, the external expectations on the Calgary Flames were quite high as the 2015-16 season kicked off. Now past the half-way mark of their schedule, the Flames have disappointed many - including likely themselves -...
Calgary's Special Teams Are Killing Their Season
December 7th, 2015 Famed Canadian comedian Red Green famously said, "If women don't find you handsome, they should at least find you handy." While a tad politically incorrect nowadays, the statement boils down to the idea that while you can't be great at everything, you better be good at something. So far this season, the Calgary Flames have struggled...
Calgary's Identity Crisis
October 28th, 2015 In the early going, Calgary doesn’t look ready to approach the expectations that come with making it to the second round of the playoffs last season and subsequently making a couple big additions over the summer. The Flames’ success in 2014-15 was largely attributable to a team that jelled on the ice under head coach Bob Hartley....
