Posts About "Michael Ferland"
Ferland's Impact on the Canucks and Flames Rivalry
July 16th, 2019 On July 10, 2019, the Vancouver Canucks signed Micheal Ferland to a four-year deal with a $3.5 million cap hit. In doing so, the former Calgary Flame, who played last season with the Carolina Hurricanes, inserted himself back into the Canucks/Flames rivalry. Physical Play is What Ferland Does Best When the Canucks and Flames met...
Hurricanes Need to Sign Ferland
January 12th, 2019 The Carolina Hurricanes traded for Micheal Ferland in the offseason. Along with Dougie Hamilton and Adam Fox, Ferland came from the Calgary Flames virtually unknown to Hurricanes fans. The spotlight of the trade was on Hamilton as he was the more familiar name. Ferland has played his way into the spotlight, however, and the Hurricanes...
NHL Rumors: Penguins Urgency, Sharks Circling, More
January 10th, 2019 In today's rumor rundown, the fire to do something in Pittsburgh has cooled a bit while the Sharks have made it known they're looking to add a rental at the deadline. Elliotte Friedman laid down his 31 Thoughts article and gave us a few nuggets including that the Jets might move Laurent Brossoit but won't contemplate moving one specific...
Flames in Carolina & Hurricanes in Calgary - How's it Working Out?'
November 30th, 2018 Here at the quarter pole so to speak it might be fun to glance at how some of the players involved in a significant Carolina Hurricanes trade this past offseason are doing. Naturally, that would be the trade with the Calgary Flames. Is there a general sense of satisfaction with the outcome from both teams? Or, is there...
Hurricanes Octoberfest Long Overdue
October 26th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes are enjoying a fabulous Octoberfest. Not to be confused with "Oktoberfest", which is one of the world's longest running festivals featuring lots of beer and activities over a 16-18-day period. Originating in Germany, Oktoberfest celebrations are held all over the world. Currently, there is an...
Hurricanes Find Power Play Juice
October 24th, 2018 The Carolina Hurricanes plugged in their power play Monday night in their game against the Detroit Red Wings and finally found the juice. Their man-advantage has been more like a big-city blackout since the start of the season, but the Hurricanes finally found the switch that turned on the current and lit the lamp in the...
Fantasy Fix: Schmaltz Excelling, Marleau Falling
January 15th, 2018 Each Monday, we'll take a look at the past week in fantasy hockey. Specifically, we'll dive into which players are heating up, which players are cooling down, players to target on the waiver wire, and an update on fantasy-relevant injuries. From week to week, a lot can change in a player's fantasy outlook due to line combinations,...
Flames Monday Musings: As Good as It Gets
February 27th, 2017 Well then, chalk that road trip down as a success. One week ago today, the Calgary Flames were clinging onto a playoff spot, and just hoping to come out of a four-game southern U.S. road trip still in the same spot. Now, after going 4-0-0 this week, the team woke up this morning finding themselves sitting pretty in the Western...
Flames Monday Musings: Back on Track
February 6th, 2017 What a game. There were plenty of fireworks, bursts of offense and genuine emotion between two teams that have no history of a rivalry. No, not Superbowl LI, but a fantastic contest between the Calgary Flames and New York Rangers in a matinee before the big one. http://gty.im/633231192 Matinee games are often a challenge for...
How Many Rugged 2-Way Players Do the Flames Need?
September 29th, 2016 I wonder if potential fourth-line wingers Garnet Hathaway, Michael Ferland and Lance Bouma have ever asked Flames defensive prospects Ryan Culkin, Kenney Morrison, Brett Kulak or Tyler Wotherspoon what they plan to dress up as for Halloween? My vote would be that they go as red-shirted expendable security officers from Star Trek because...
Michael Ferland Has Sprained Knee, Is Week-to-Week
October 25th, 2015 The Calgary Flames are down a forward with Michael Ferland being labeled week-to-week with a knee injury, according to Flames GM Brad Treliving. Ferland is said to have a knee sprain that was sustained during Friday's overtime win against the Detroit Red Wings. The forward recorded a single assist, nine shots, and nine penalty...
5 Biggest Beasts From First Round of Playoffs
May 1st, 2015 Heroes, sometimes even careers, are born during the Stanley Cup playoffs. Certain players just have a penchant for stepping up when the games matter most. That ability to raise their level and become difference-makers for their teams is what separates the men from the boys. Not everybody has that extra gear, not everybody is capable...
Calgary Flames In The Playoffs: Defining The Cardiac Kids
April 29th, 2015 Throughout the regular season, and throughout the last few years, the Calgary Flames have never really seemed to have good luck playing against the Vancouver Canucks. Their biggest Canadian rival in the West, the two teams have always been on a different level. The Canucks have been constant playoff contenders, making it all the way to...
