Posts About "Johnny Gaudreau"
Fantasy Hockey: Duds of the 2019-20 Season
June 30th, 2020 If you have been following the "Fantasy Forecast," you know that with good there is also bad and maybe even some ugly. After covering the Studs of the 2019-20 season, it's time to look at the players that fantasy owners invested in hoping for high rewards, but were left wondering what could have been. Related: Fantasy Forecast:...
Theo Fleury Paved the Way for Johnny Gaudreau
June 30th, 2020 Not many years ago, the NHL was a league you needed to have size in order to play. It was very rare you’d see players below the six-foot mark. A big part of this was because bigger, slower defencemen were able to get away with all sorts of infractions such as hooking, holding, and slashing on a much more regular basis. Fast forward to...
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...
7 Cool Things About Johnny Gaudreau
June 11th, 2020 Johnny Gaudreau has been considered a superstar forward since the day he broke into the NHL. It seems hard to believe that he is already 26 years old and has 464 career regular-season games under his belt. Related: Val James: The Forgotten Trailblazer He is beloved by Calgary Flames fans and rightfully so, as he has posted an...
Calgary Flames' Top 5 Players of the Decade
June 9th, 2020 The last decade has been fairly disappointing for the Calgary Flames. This season included, they only made the playoffs four times, and made it past the first round once. If they don't win the Stanley Cup in this summer’s playoffs, it will mark 31 years since their first and only championship. Related: Flames' 5 Most Productive...
Flames Players With NCAA Hockey Roots
May 18th, 2020 College hockey has produced stars like Johnny Gaudreau, Jack Eichel, Charlie Coyle, Noah Hanafin, and T.J. Oshie. The Calgary Flames have had a handful of players who transitioned from successful in the NCAA to NHL talent. Most Recent Signings The Flames recently added two more players to their blue line. Adding depth to their...
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:...
Sabres' Trade Targets With First-Round Pick
May 4th, 2020 Last week we made the case for the Buffalo Sabres trading their first-round pick. With the NHL rumoured to be pushing for a draft in early June, now is the time to look into specifics for trade possibilities. We need to identify teams with impactful, offensive players that are looking to shake things up and add a top-10 pick in a...
Flyers Have a Gaudreau Playing in Their Organization
April 19th, 2020 Well, not THAT Gaudreau. And, not technically IN their organization. Matt Gaudreau, younger brother of Calgary Flames superstar Johnny Gaudreau, is currently on loan to the Reading Royals, the ECHL affiliate of the Philadelphia Flyers. Related: NHL's 5 Best Agitators of the Decade Last August, Matt signed a one-year, two-way...
Top 10 Undersized NHL Players
April 18th, 2020 Often deemed too small by NHL scouts and executives, undersized players frequently have a harder time breaking into the National Hockey League. Many are overlooked and go undrafted since they do not fit the traditional mould of a professional hockey player. However, smaller players have found their way into the NHL and made history....
NHL Rumors: Ducks, Flames, Wild, Oilers, Jets, More
April 15th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there are questions about who the Anaheim Ducks might trade away this offseason, are the Calgary Flames looking at moving Johnny Gaudreau, what are the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings and other Western Conference teams doing, and is Mikko Koivu ready to walk away from the Minnesota Wild? Ducks To Move...
Projecting the 2022 U.S. Olympic Men's Hockey Team
April 14th, 2020 CanadaSwedenRussiaFinlandCzech RepublicSwitzerlandGermanyMedal Round: Best of the Projected 2022 Olympic Rosters While the NHL has not officially committed to sending players to the 2022 Olympic Games in Beijing, there’s a strong chance that it could happen. Back in 2018, the Boston Bruins and Calgary Flames participated in...
NHL Rumors: Flames, Maple Leafs, Capitals, More
March 26th, 2020 In today's NHL rumor rundown, there is speculation that a couple of Calgary Flames forwards may have dodged a bullet when it comes to trades because of the NHL stoppage, the Toronto Maple Leafs and forward Kyle Clifford are interested in an extension and what will the Washington Capitals do with a three specific pending free...
