Posts About "Oliver Kylington"
Flames Drafts Pay Depth Dividends
February 25th, 2018 Drafting should be judged with calendars – often several of them – rather than with a stop-watch. Over the past few years, the Calgary Flames' scouts have had success drafting players and then sending them directly to the National Hockey League. But beyond first rounders that made the jump quickly like Sam Bennett and Matthew...
7 Standouts From World Juniors Semifinals
January 5th, 2017 The 2017 World Junior Championship, with its Finnish disaster and potential for Canada to continue its dominance on home ice, is almost at an end. Wednesday's semifinals carried loads of drama as the U.S. beat Russia for the first time in a playoff round and Canada roared back after allowing two goals to the Swedes on their first...
Who Can Help Flames' Defense?
December 31st, 2016 Every time Dennis Wideman pinches in from the point, head coach, Glen Gulutzan and the Calgary Flames collectively must hold their breath. All too often a speedy winger will chip the puck off the boards to create an odd-man rush and the result is often a goal against. Wideman isn't the only problem however. The trio of Jyrki Jokipakka,...
5 Flames Prospects to Watch at the World Juniors
December 28th, 2016 At this year's World Junior Hockey Championship, five Calgary Flames prospects will take to the ice, representing four countries. Among them, a Canadian forward, an American goaltender and three defencemen who will suit up for different teams. Each prospect skates in a separate league, from the CHL all the way to Russia, and will...
5 Flames Prospects Close to Making the Jump
December 20th, 2016 For years, the Calgary Flames had a reputation as a club that had a tough time drafting and developing young talent into contributing members of their National Hockey League roster. However, their fortunes have taken a turn for the better in recent seasons and they have had much more success integrating their drafted players into their...
Flames With Defense Gap to Fill?
December 3rd, 2016 Coming into the 2016-17 National Hockey League season, there was much noise made about the Calgary Flames and their impressive blue line. Heading into the year, the Flames boasted the likes of Mark Giordano, T.J. Brodie and Dougie Hamilton under lengthy contracts. That trio provided the basis for a defensive group that seemed impressive...
