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Joe Mullen

Flyers Need to Find Solution for Struggling Power Play

February 9, 2021 by Chris Carnovale
Jakub Voracek, James van Riemsdyk, Sergei Bobrovsky, Ryan Murray

“The Flyers are going on the PECO power play!” Hearing those words used to excite me greatly, but as of late, seeing the Philadelphia Flyers go on the power play …

Read moreFlyers Need to Find Solution for Struggling Power Play

Categories Philadelphia Flyers Tags Joe Mullen, Wayne Simmonds

Today in Hockey History: Feb. 1

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Joe Mullen Calgary Flames

The number five has come a lot on this date in National Hockey League history. Plus, some of the greatest goaltenders and defensemen to ever play the game had big …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 1

Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Column, Flames History, Flyers History, Hockey History, Islanders History Tags Bernie Parent, Joe Mullen, Ray Bourque, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: Jan. 5

January 5, 2021 by Greg Boysen
Steve Yzerman Detroit Red Wings

It is time for our daily look back and the big events in National Hockey League history. Jan. 5 has given us plenty of memories including some NHL firsts, major …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Jan. 5

Categories Blues History, Bruins History, Canadiens History, Column, Hockey History, Penguins History, Red Wings History Tags Joe Mullen, Paul Coffey, Steve Yzerman, Top Story

Flames 12 Days of Hockeymas: 5 Lady Byng Trophies

December 20, 2020 by Colton Pankiw
Jiri Hudler

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 …

Read moreFlames 12 Days of Hockeymas: 5 Lady Byng Trophies

Categories Flames History, Hockey History Tags Bob MacMillan, Jiri Hudler, Joe Mullen, Johnny Gaudreau

Flames Hall of Famer Joe Mullen Had His Best Seasons in Calgary

December 16, 2020December 16, 2020 by Jayden Wasney
Joe Mullen Calgary Flames

Over the years, the Calgary Flames have taken their chances on a number of smaller-sized players and given them an opportunity to prove themselves while being surrounded by the big …

Read moreFlames Hall of Famer Joe Mullen Had His Best Seasons in Calgary

Categories Flames History, Hockey History, Player Profiles Tags Joe Mullen

Flames With 100-Point Seasons

October 20, 2020 by Josh Bell
Calgary Flames 100-point season Theo Fleury, Kent Nilsson, and Al MacInnis

Since entering the league in 1972 as the Atlanta Flames, the organization has built an incredible list of Hall of Famers to have played for the organization. In 1980, they …

Read moreFlames With 100-Point Seasons

Categories Archives, Flames History Tags Al MacInnis, Joe Mullen, Kent Nilsson, Theo Fleury

Today in Hockey History: Aug. 16

August 16, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Goaltender Carey Price

Over the years. Aug. 16 proved to be a very action-packed day for the National Hockey League’s resident in Arizona. A Stanley Cup hero in Detroit was acquired on this …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: Aug. 16

Categories Blues History, Canadiens History, Column, Coyotes History, Hockey History, Red Wings History Tags Carey Price, Jeremy Roenick, Joe Mullen, Top Story

Today in Hockey History: April 2

April 2, 2020 by Greg Boysen
Paul Coffey, Edmonton Oilers

April 2 has provided many great moments throughout National Hockey League history. Multiple records were broken by some of the biggest names of the sport. Some of those records still …

Read moreToday in Hockey History: April 2

Categories Blackhawks History, Canadiens History, Oilers History, Sharks History Tags Joe Mullen, Paul Coffey, Paul Kariya, Top Story

Flames Love Them Some Small Guys

November 21, 2017November 5, 2017 by Ryan Pike
Johnny Gaudreau

It’s been spoken and written about often, but in the game of hockey size isn’t everything. While the rules have changed over time and that’s allowed different types of players …

Read moreFlames Love Them Some Small Guys

Categories Calgary Flames Tags Joe Mullen, Johnny Gaudreau, Martin St. Louis, Theo Fleury

Reliving Jeremy Roenick’s 500th Career NHL Goal

December 29, 2012 by Eric He
Jeremy Roenick

On November 10, 2007, Jeremy Roenick became just the third American-born player in NHL history to score 500 career goals. I was there that night at HP Pavilion, along with …

Read moreReliving Jeremy Roenick’s 500th Career NHL Goal

Categories Hockey History, San Jose Sharks Tags 500 NHL Goals, Doug Wilson, Jeremy Roenick, Joe Mullen, Mike Modano

30 Seasons of the Calgary Flames – Part One (1980-81 to 1989-90)

August 26, 2011August 19, 2011 by Ryan Pike
Al MacInnis, Calgary Flames, Conn Smythe Trophy

The 2010-11 season was the 30th season played by the Calgary Flames. As the next season quickly approaches, we present a three-part look back at 30 seasons of the Flames, …

Read more30 Seasons of the Calgary Flames – Part One (1980-81 to 1989-90)

Categories Calgary Flames, Hockey History Tags Al MacInnis, Brett Hull, Joe Mullen, Lanny McDonald, Stanley Cup

What makes a Hall of Famer? A Flames case study

March 25, 2011March 25, 2011 by Ryan Pike

As the National Hockey League season progresses towards its conclusion – and the Calgary Flames playoff hopes diminish – one aspect of the season that may fly under the radar …

Read moreWhat makes a Hall of Famer? A Flames case study

Categories Calgary Flames Tags Al MacInnis, Hockey Hall of Fame, Jarome Iginla, Joe Mullen, Joe Thornton, Lanny McDonald, Theo Fleury

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Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong

Oilers’ Kahun Gets the Spotlight in Comeback Win Over Canucks

Checking in on Former 2019-20 Capitals

Maple Leafs Should Be in on Predators’ Fire Sale

Predators Have Options if They Decide to Make Coaching Changes

New York Islanders Growing Pains Not Cause for Concern

Wild’s Penalty Kill Getting a Lot of Practice and It Shows

Revisiting the Islanders’ Draft of 2009

Red Wings Wednesday Weekly: Powerless Power Play

Wild Need to Find Solution for Faceoff Problems

Penguins Coach Delivers Perfectly Timed Message to Kasperi Kapanen

Prospects News & Rumors: Marchenko, Michkov & Smilanic

Revisiting the Dallas Stars 2006 NHL Draft Picks

NHL Rumors: Maple Leafs, Canadiens, Oilers, Red Wings, Sabres, Sabres, More

Howie Morenz: Hockey Royalty

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  • Minnesota Wild Notes: Kaprizov, Zuccarello & Rask Stepping Up Strong
  • Oilers’ Kahun Gets the Spotlight in Comeback Win Over Canucks
  • Checking in on Former 2019-20 Capitals
  • Maple Leafs Should Be in on Predators’ Fire Sale
  • Predators Have Options if They Decide to Make Coaching Changes