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4 Flames Prospects Who Should Be NHL Bound

Ben Shelley | April 18, 2016

After a disappointing season in Calgary, there’s no doubt there’s going to be changes made by the Flames for the start of 2016-2017. Coming off of an unexpected playoff run in 2015,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Editor's Choice, Flames Prospects

Report: Flames Acquire Freddie Hamilton From Avs

Dustin L. Nelson | October 4, 2015

The Calgary Flames have acquired Colorado Avalanche forward Freddie Hamilton, according to The Canadian Press’ Stephen Whyno. Heading back the other way is a conditional 7th round draft pick. Hamilton,…

Categories Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, NHL News

Checking In With Every Unsigned RFA

Dustin Nelson | September 12, 2015

The NHL preseason starts in just a couple of weeks and teams are handing out tryouts to veterans without deals, prospect tournaments are getting underway and training camp is close…

Categories Chicago Blackhawks, Florida Panthers, Free Agents, New York Islanders

Replacing Raffi Torres: Sharks Should Look Within

Kenneth Laws | September 27, 2013

It was confirmed Thursday that the Sharks forward, Raffi Torres, will be out three to four months after undergoing surgery to repair his torn ACL.  Replacing Raffi Torres will be no…

Categories Injury Report, San Jose Sharks

The San Jose Sharks Turn Offensive in the 2012 NHL Draft

Walter McLaughlin | June 24, 2012

To apologize is to lay the foundation for a future offense.— Ambrose Bierce Unless selecting at the very top of the NHL draft, a team’s picks will always be poked…

Categories San Jose Sharks, Uncategorized

Dougie Hamilton: Future Norris Trophy Winner?

David OConnor | May 28, 2012

Fans of the Toronto Maple Leafs throughout the world of hockey all remember the famous Phil Kessel trade that went down between the Boston Bruins and the Leafs in September…

Categories CHL, NHL Prospects, OHL

Breaking Down Canada’s World Junior Roster

David OConnor | December 16, 2011

Canada’s World Junior Roster, not as many easy choices as in years past.

Categories CHL, College Hockey, International Hockey, NHL Prospects, OHL, WHL, World Junior Hockey Championship

Team Canada World Junior Selection Camp Report, Day Three

Ryan Pike | December 14, 2011

The final day of Team Canada Selection Camp began with cuts, also contained a collision with a CIS All-Star Team, and then ended with more cuts. Such is life at…

Categories International Hockey, NHL Prospects, World Junior Hockey Championship

San Jose Sharks’ Left and Right Wing Leanings in the 2011 Draft

Walter McLaughlin | June 19, 2011

Say what? The San Jose Sharks, a team that has advanced to the Western Conference Finals two years in a row and armed to their razor-sharp teeth with elite snipers…

Categories NHL Prospects, Player Profiles, San Jose Sharks

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