Posts About "Troy Brouwer"
Brouwer Buyout Caps Flames Summer of Change
August 6th, 2018 Following a season of disappointment, the Calgary Flames have been one of the most active teams this off-season. They've overhauled their coaching staff. They've made big trades. They've signed high-profile free agents. The Flames' summer of change came to its logical conclusion this past week, as the club waived and bought out...
The TJ Oshie Trade Analyzed
June 26th, 2018 It has been nearly three years since a blockbuster trade went down during the offseason between the St. Louis Blues and the Washington Capitals. The Blues sent forward TJ Oshie to the Caps in exchange for forward Troy Brouwer, goaltender Pheonix Copley and a third-round pick in the 2016 NHL Entry Draft. As with most deals in the...
What Happened to Troy Brouwer?
March 22nd, 2018 When the Calgary Flames signed Troy Brouwer in the summer prior to the 2016-17 season, hopes and expectations surrounding him were high. There were ambitions that he may be able to fill the void on the top line left by the departure of Jiri Hudler during the 2015-16 season. The Flames were hoping he would be "the guy" to play alongside...
Flickering Flames Face Floundering Firepower
November 10th, 2017 On paper, the Calgary Flames are a team that should be an offensive force to be reckoned with. Their lineup includes several former all-stars, many high draft selections, and an all-time legend in the form of Jaromir Jagr. Yet through the first 15 games of the 2017-18 season, they're a team that has been extremely top-heavy...
Flames Need to Swap These Three
October 23rd, 2017 There's a lot to like about the 2017-18 Calgary Flames roster, but there are also a few pieces that just don't quite fit the puzzle anymore. Players like Mike Smith, Johnny Gaudreau, Sean Monahan, and T.J. Brodie have been great, and obviously aren't going anywhere. Michael Ferland and Sam Bennett have undoubtedly struggled to start...
NHL Players & Fans Deserve Game Misconduct
September 24th, 2017 Anyone making a hullabaloo out of the recent uptick in faceoff violations and slashing minors is terribly misguided. This summer, the league and the general managers approved a directive to target slashing offenses. Before the preseason started, players and coaches were made aware of the new focus on these illegal plays with a...
