Posts About "Sam Bennett"
Calgary Flames: Best and Worst Drafts in Team History
March 29th, 2020 Since the Atlanta Flames relocated to Calgary in 1980, the team has taken part in 30 NHL Entry Drafts. In the 1980s, they drafted numerous top-tier NHL stars – including Al MacInnis, Mike Vernon, Gary Roberts, Brett Hull, Theoren Fleury, and Joe Nieuwendyk. Some of these players played key roles in the team’s 1989 Stanley Cup win....
Flames Looking For Answers From Struggling Players
January 15th, 2020 Although the Calgary Flames are second in the Pacific Division, with a respectable 25-18-5 record, there are a few key players who have yet to get their gears moving. The club has a plethora of prospects in their farm system who are knocking on the door, and if these Flames players don't pick up their game, they could become expendable...
NHL Rumors: Canadiens, Flames, Devils, Oilers, More
December 5th, 2019 In today’s NHL rumor rundown, Elliotte Friedman dropped a number of interesting rumors in his latest 31 Thoughts article, including news on the Calgary Flames, Montreal Canadiens, New Jersey Devils, the NHL Board of Governors' meetings and more. Code of Conduct Coming For Coaches Friedman started by addressing the elephant in...
Flames Ground Jets on Goals from Monahan, Bennett
September 25th, 2019 CALGARY — Sean Monahan and Sam Bennett scored for the Calgary Flames in a 2-0 exhibition win over the visiting Winnipeg Jets on Tuesday. Monahan and Bennett collected their second goals of the pre-season while goaltender David Rittich posted a 20-...
Do the Flames Have a Right Wing Issue?
August 31st, 2019 For a city that has had its fair share of high profile right wingers over the years, the 2019-20 version of the Calgary Flames sure is not leaning that way at the moment. For Flames fans pining for the next Jarome Iginla, Lanny McDonald, or Theo Fleury to step up and patrol the right side – sorry, the pickings are mighty slim right...
Sam Bennett's Bridge Contract Means High Expectations
July 29th, 2019 Calgary Flames forward Sam Bennett signed a two-year bridge deal last week, earning an AAV of $2.55 million per season. For a Flames team tight against the salary cap and a young forward looking to capitalize on the deal, this could work out to be a perfect fit. The onus on Bennett to earn his big payout in two years falls to his...
