Posts About "Jarome Iginla"
Today in Hockey History: Jan. 4
January 4th, 2021 Jan. 4 has been quite the busy day in National Hockey League history. The greatest player of them all had four huge nights for three different teams. Some of his fellow members of the Hockey Hall of Fame joined him in having big-time performances. It is time for a daily trip through time as we look at all the big moments on the ice from...
7 Worst Flames Trades Ever
December 29th, 2020 In the National Hockey League, making trades is simultaneously an art, a science and a task in intelligent asset management. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have had several general managers that were quite good at the art of the deal – notably the legendary "Trader Cliff" Fletcher. But at the same time, the Flames have had...
7 Cool Things About Jarome Iginla: Calgary Flames Hall of Famer
December 25th, 2020 Former Calgary Flames forward Jarome Iginla was both a great hockey player and a class act. Now, he's on his way to the Hockey Hall of Fame. Related: Meet the 2020 Hockey Hall of Fame Class In this post, I want to help fans get to know the former Flame a little better. Here are 7 Cool Things about Iginla. #1: Jarome Iginla Has...
3 Best Calgary Flames to Never Win a Stanley Cup
December 19th, 2020 It has been a long time since Calgary Flames fans have seen their team win the Stanley Cup. In fact, with their only championship being in 1989, many of their current fans weren't even been born to witness it. It hasn’t all been bad, as they have had some great teams and individual players over the years, but they have not yet been...
Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: Looking Back On Three 6-Time All-Stars
December 19th, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas’ is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey News as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. Today we are six days...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 19
December 19th, 2020 When it comes to historic dates in the National Hockey League, Dec. 19 is right up near the top of the list. The first game in league history was played on this date and it also saw the 1,000-point mark reached faster than it ever had before or will again. Let’s start our daily trip through hockey history. The Biggest Day in NHL...
Canadiens’ 12 Days of Hockeymas: A Memorable Game 7
December 18th, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. In today’s...
Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: 7 Dreadful Years Out of the Playoffs
December 18th, 2020 The '12 Days of Christmas' is a classic holiday song first published in its current form in 1908. In a nod to the classic carol, join The Hockey Writers as we count down the 12 Days of Hockeymas. Each day, we will provide you with a piece of hockey history as we eagerly await the start of the 2020-21 NHL season. I...
Today in Hockey History: Dec. 9
December 9th, 2020 This has been a very busy date in the history of the National Hockey League. The theme of the day was expansion, leading scorers, historic firsts and the number 100. Let’s strap into our frozen way back machine and take a look back at all the history Dec. 9 has to offer us. Major Expansion Announced On Dec. 9, 1989, the NHL...
NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Oilers, Golden Knights, Iginla, More
December 6th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, what's the latest status on Nick Robertson and the Toronto Maple Leafs potentially loaning him to Team USA for the World Juniors? The Oilers are bringing in prospect Phillip Broberg to join Team Sweden at the WJC, but will he stick around after the tournament to play with Edmonton? In Vegas, are the Golden...
Iginla's Legacy Sets a High Standard for Future Flames
November 29th, 2020 For centuries to come, those who step foot into the Calgary Flames dressing room as a member of the team will have a high level of dignity, class, and pride to compete with. For 16 seasons, former Flames captain Jarome Iginla demonstrated what holding a city on his back looked like, as he always accepted every opportunity with that...
The Gordie Howe Hat Trick
October 23rd, 2020 From the Ted Lindsay Award to the James Norris Trophy, hockey (and sports) have a history of naming things after former players, coaches and integral people. It’s no different when it comes to the Gordie Howe hat trick. No, we’re not talking about a three goal performance of some kind. Rather, a Gordie Howe hat trick includes...
Penguins' Best and Worst Trades of the Decade
August 29th, 2020 The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent the last decade with higher expectations than almost any other NHL squad. Stacked with high-end talent and depth to make deep playoff runs, the team has constantly been in win-now mode throughout Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin's primes. Part of the reason the Penguins have been competitive for so...
