Posts About "Cam Talbot"
Senators' 2020 Free Agent Target: A Veteran Goalie
May 20th, 2020 As the Ottawa Senators begin to develop the young prospects in their system and transition them to the NHL, stability is needed to keep them grounded. A great way to keep those rookies from becoming overwhelmed is having a veteran presence on the team. While the Senators have some veterans, they are all skaters. With current goalie...
Capitals: 5 Free Agent Goalie Targets
May 14th, 2020 It’s been two months since the National Hockey League paused its season but it feels like an eternity. In the meantime, we can whet our appetites by looking ahead to July 1, when the NHL's Free Agency period begins. Since the beginning of the hiatus, Washington Capitals fans have been wondering what will happen to Braden Holtby....
Flames Have Easy Choice Between Rittich and Talbot
April 20th, 2020 It would be a massive understatement to say Cam Talbot worked out as the Calgary Flames’ backup this past season. After all, his numbers were relatively spectacular in relief of David Rittich. In relief is where he should stay, though. Talbot vs. Rittich Admittedly, Talbot’s stats weren’t just relatively spectacular as a...
NHL Rumors: Byfuglien, Blues, Maple Leafs, Flames, More
April 18th, 2020 In today's NHL rumors, there are scribes taking a closer look at what Dustin Byfuglien might do now that he's a free agent. There is also talk about how the St. Louis Blues might be interested should Alex Pietrangelo leave. But, if Pietrangelo stays, how do the Blues make room? And, what does Toronto Maple Leafs forward Zach Hyman think...
Flames' Free Agents: Who Stays & Who Goes
April 6th, 2020 It is a strange time in the hockey world, as nobody knows if the season will resume, or if it will be canceled completely. There have been rumours that the playoffs could happen in July and August, assuming the COVID-19 pandemic slows down by then. If that is the case, it would change many things, one being free agency. Normally NHL...
Top 3 All-Time Oilers Goalies
April 5th, 2020 Goaltending: hockey's most precarious and polarizing position. The masked men often take the blame when the team loses, and receive little credit when they win. They face 100 mph slap shots, and 200 pound players barreling into them. They're quirky, and unique, but no team can get by without a good one. The Edmonton Oilers had the...
NHL Rumors: Golden Knights, Flames, Wild, NHL Playoff Sites, More
April 2nd, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, one scribe asks if the Vegas Golden Knights might consider keeping Robin Lehner and moving on from Marc-Andre Fleury. Speaking of goaltenders, have the Calgary Flames lost confidence in David Rittich? And, if the NHL condenses their playoff format, what cities might they be looking at to host...
Flames' Goaltending Has Real Depth
March 27th, 2020 There are a lot more goalies in the system than you might be aware of. Learning more about these players and where they stand in terms of contracts, might help you decide where you stand on the goalie controversy. NHL Goalies David Rittich The 27-year-old, Czechoslovakian native has spent his career with the Calgary Flames. He...
Canucks' Goaltending Options for Next Season
March 13th, 2020 It probably isn't bold to say Vancouver Canucks goaltender Jacob Markstrom has been the team's best player this season. With all due respect to Elias Pettersson, Quinn Hughes, and J.T. Miller, it's been Markstrom who has, at times, carried this team to victories. When he went down with injury, his absence was felt immediately. The...
Flames’ Talbot Deserves Extended Look as Starter Over Rittich
March 6th, 2020 It’s time the Calgary Flames give Cam Talbot an extended look in their crease. The team no doubt views David Rittich as their long-term starter – and probably even their playoff goalie. But he’s in the midst of several weeks of inconsistent play. Talbot, meanwhile, is coming off wins as the starter in back-to-back games. Cam...
THW's Goalie News: Pair of Shutouts, Week in Review
March 2nd, 2020 The month of March began with six National Hockey League games on Sunday. The day gave us a pair of shutouts, one with huge implications on the playoff races in both conferences. Plus, we will take a look back at the week that was in between the pipes. Talbot, Schneider Pick Up Shutouts Cam Talbot brought his A-Game to south...
Flames Are Running Out of Time
February 10th, 2020 Two weeks. Seven games. That's all the time left before the NHL Trade Deadline and, honestly, the Calgary Flames should forget trading for a top-six forward. They should forget adding another veteran blue-liner, for that matter. Those additions might mitigate some tangible needs on the depth chart, sure, but they won’t help the areas...
THW Goalie News: Shutout Parade, Battle of Alberta, Vasilevskiy Honored
February 2nd, 2020 In a year where some of the most prolific goalies in the NHL have struggled, Saturday was a good day to celebrate some of them getting back on track, and one who has been on fire for the last month. Shutout Parade Saturday's action featured a plethora of shutouts from top-name goaltenders who fell significantly in our recent...
