Posts About "Sam Bennett"
Flames Best Trade Deadline Options
February 4th, 2018 After a whirlwind summer of big moves, the Calgary Flames are in an unexpected place as they approach the 2018 National Hockey League trade deadline: exactly where they were a year ago. In 2016-17 the Flames were part of a pack of teams vying for a playoff berth, eventually capturing a wild card spot. Now, after an off-season that...
How Mark Jankowski Fixed the Flames
January 16th, 2018 The Calgary Flames got off to a rather slow start to their season. Expected to contend by many before the year began – including their general manager Brad Treliving, who spent big to upgrade their roster over the summer – the Flames were a flat group as the 2017-18 campaign began. But the Flames began turning their season...
Flames Squeaking Through Season With a C+
January 7th, 2018 The Calgary Flames have reached the halfway point of the 2017-18 season with just as many negatives as positives. Inconsistency has been the name of the game for them so far this season as they haven't been able to string together a long enough win streak to climb the standings. After 41 games, they sit one point out of a playoff...
How the Flames Can Win the Stanley Cup
December 30th, 2017 To say the Calgary Flames are among the NHL's elite teams, or to say they're among the Stanley Cup favorites, would be incorrect. They still have a ways to go before they reach that level. But that doesn't mean winning the Cup is impossible or un-achievable this season. No one expected the 2005-06 Carolina Hurricanes or the 2011-12...
5 NHL Players Who Need to be Traded
December 1st, 2017 The National Hockey League is based upon results. For coaches, management, and players alike, existence within the league is dependant on the ability to produce. If a given individual fails to meet expectations, justify their significant salary, or simply succeed on a consistent basis, their presence and future within an NHL...
What Is Wrong With Sam Bennett?
November 24th, 2017 Coming into the 2014 NHL draft, the Calgary Flames thought Sam Bennett was a can’t miss prospect. So did TSN’s Bob McKenzie, who described him as a great all-around centre. With one goal and two assists in 20 games this season, all Flames fans must ask themselves, “What will Bennett actually be one day?” This was the...