Posts About "Spencer Foo"

Foo Fighting for Flames Forward Spot

August 29th, 2018 Spencer Foo was the talk of the town in Calgary towards the tail-end of the 2017-18 NHL season. A bidding war had erupted earlier for the Union College prospect, with both the Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames in the mix. While many expected the Oilers to snatch the hometown kid, it was ultimately Calgary who won the day. Perhaps...

3 Flames Prospects With Roster Shots

July 11th, 2018 The Calgary Flames had a disappointing season in 2017-18, finishing 11 points outside of the post-season mix. Given that disappointment, the Flames have made several roster changes during their off-season. There may be even more roster turnover, given that they have a few young faces pushing for National Hockey League jobs. A...

Flickering Flames Move into Evaluation Mode

April 4th, 2018 Following the Calgary Flames' 7-4 loss to the San Jose Sharks on March 16, head coach Glen Gulutzan expressed optimism about his team by stating “We have 100 points left on the table." The number was a reference to the games remaining and potential points the Flames could capture. Two weeks later the Flames had captured zero of...

Flames Success Depends on Depth Decisions

September 22nd, 2017 In the National Hockey League, the separation between the really good and really bad teams isn't all that pronounced and the difference between the good teams is often razor-thin. This balance is particularly pronounced in the postseason, when many teams' best lines are cancelled out by their opposition, leaving the balance of the series...

Young Stars Tournament: 10 Intriguing Prospects to Watch

September 8th, 2017 Young Stars Tournament: 10 Top Prospects to Watch Hockey fans are rejoicing, with NHL rookie games starting tonight and some of the league’s most intriguing prospects participating in showcase tournaments throughout the weekend. That includes the Young Stars Classic, hosted by the Vancouver Canucks in Penticton, British...

AHL Players To Watch in 2017-18

July 10th, 2017 For a great many of the NHL's top stars, the AHL has been a feature of their long journey towards professional success. Working in partnership with the NHL, the AHL is a professional league that offers each team an affiliate location to serve as it's main development site. While the AHL draws just a slight fraction of interest in...

Will Spencer Foo Sign with Hometown Oilers?

June 13th, 2017 The Edmonton Oilers and Peter Chiarelli have been relatively active in the early parts of the off-season it seems. Edmonton was one of the final three teams in on Czech defenseman Jan Rutta, and are now in on college free agent Spencer Foo. Rutta eventually signed a one-year deal with the Chicago Blackhawks, but Edmonton might have...