Posts About "David Rittich"
Markstrom is Flames' Most Legitimate Goaltender Since Kiprusoff
October 10th, 2020 The Calgary Flames made headlines around the NHL on Thursday, signing goaltender Jacob Markstrom to a six-year contract with an average annual value of $6 million. The long-term deal will work out to $36 million earned when it's all said and done, and term is exactly what Markstrom and his representatives wanted. (from 'Goalie carousel...
Calgary Flames Sign Jacob Markstrom to Six-Year, $36 Million Contract
October 9th, 2020 The Calgary Flames have signed Jacob Markstrom to a six-year contract with an average annual value of $6 million. It is the longest and biggest deal of the day thus far. https://twitter.com/NHLFlames/status/1314660557614575616 Big-Bodied Markstrom Heading East The towering 6-foot-6, 206-pound goaltender — who made 43 starts...
Flames Should Avoid Expensive Goalies & Re-sign Talbot
September 15th, 2020 Elite goaltending is an essential component of a Stanley Cup-winning formula. When a netminder transforms into an acrobatic, rubber-deflecting brick wall during the dog days of a best-of-seven series, the storyline ascends into hockey folklore. But of course, in typical offseason panicky fashion, some NHL general managers, either in a...
Flames Will Have Rittich on a Short Playoff Leash
July 6th, 2020 The 2019-20 season was certainly an interesting one for the Calgary Flames. If you didn’t follow them closely and just took a look at the standings, it would appear they had a pretty good season as they finished third in the Pacific Division with a record of 36-27-7. However, if you did follow them closely, you would have noticed that...
Flames' 3 X-Factors Versus Jets
June 30th, 2020 The Calgary Flames face a difficult opponent in the Winnipeg Jets as they head into the 2020 Stanley Cup qualifying round. In the matchup, the Jets' top-heavy offense threatens to overwhelm the Flames' shaky defensive structure and inconsistent goaltending. If that materializes, Calgary will need to rise to the occasion to compete in a...
Flames Have 3 Good Options to Backup Rittich
May 22nd, 2020 One big question mark that the Calgary Flames will need to address once free agency begins is what their goaltending situation will be moving forward. This season, they decided to bring in veteran Cam Talbot to backup David Rittich. It worked out well, as Rittich made the All-Star Game and Talbot was terrific when called upon. However,...
Projecting the Flames' 2022 Olympics Participants
May 11th, 2020 The 2022 Beijing Olympics, much like the current NHL season, has many questions surrounding it. Hockey fans all over the world would love nothing more than to see NHL players back in the Olympics after not playing in 2018. Many current players have been vocal on this as well, making it very clear they want to participate. Related:...
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...
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...
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...
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's Goalie News: Still Streaking, Stick Flips & Pad Saves
January 30th, 2020 Wednesday night’s National Hockey League action provided us with plenty of newsworthy storylines. The league’s hottest team and goaltender kept on earning points out in Hollywood. Plus, a couple of fantastic saves highlighted a huge night in the Pacific Division. Lightning, Vasilevskiy Keep on Rolling We have written a lot...
THW's Goalie News: All-Star Edition
January 26th, 2020 The NHL's All-Star Game festivities officially wrapped up in St. Louis, Missouri on Saturday night. And while most hockey fans are excited to get back to the regular season, it's important to take a moment and celebrate the men that performed over the weekend. Today, we'll take a look at the All-Star goalies, starting with Jordan...
