Analyzing David Jiricek as a potential trade target for the Calgary Flames

Not every high-end pick works out with their team. That seems to be what’s happening with the Columbus Blue Jackets and 2022 sixth-overall pick David Jiricek. Jiricek’s name has been circulating in trade rumours for around a year now. A rift betw

Published: 1 month ago

Yegor Sharangovich was a huge positive for the Calgary Flames in 2023-24

In a group of players that needed bounce-back seasons, Yegor Sharangovich was one of them, and boy, did he deliver. The Flames wanted to get younger and acquire raw talent that could be used in plenty of different offensive scenarios, and they are ge

Published: 7 months ago

West Notes: Tanev, Hakanpaa, Oilers, Kylington

The Dallas Stars didn’t have any positive updates today, with head coach Pete DeBoer sharing that Chris Tanev will see doctors and “go from there”, while Jani Hakanpaa likely won’t be available for Game 5, per NHL.com’s Mike Heika (Twitter

Published: 7 months ago

Stars would have big hole to fill if Tanev misses Game 5

Count Chris Tanev out of the Dallas Stars lineup at your peril, but if his diagnosis is troubling, so too are the options at Dallas Stars coach Peter DeBoer’s disposal to replace the Ultimate Warrior heading into Game 5.

Published: 7 months ago

Matt Coronato made the most of his time split between the NHL and AHL in 2023-24

Matt Coronato is a player many following the Calgary Flames were excited to see in the 2023-24 season. His draft and signing were praised and the opportunity to watch him play in Calgary gave fans a promising glimpse into the future. Coronato did not

Published: 7 months ago

Flames: 5 Teams Who Could Look to Trade for Markstrom

The Calgary Flames have made a ton of trades over the past calendar year, and they don’t appear to be done just yet. The relationship between the organization and goaltender…

Published: 7 months ago

Chris Tanev Seen In Walking Boot: Questionable for Stars Return

The post Chris Tanev Seen In Walking Boot: Questionable for Stars Return appeared first on NHL Trade Talk. Chris Tanev was seen in a walking booth after being injured in Game 4 for the Dallas Stars. He's questionable for Game 5. The post Chris Tanev

Published: 7 months ago

Should the Flames shift wrecking-ball winger Martin Pospisil to centre?

Martin Pospisil left the world championship tournament a little earlier than planned. But before suffering a shoulder injury that forced him to miss Slovakia’s quarterfinal loss to Team Canada, he left the Calgary Flames with something to ponder. I

Published: 7 months ago

Around the NHL: Chris Tanev left Game 4, PWHL Minnesota won the inaugural Walter Cup, and more!

It’s a busy day around the hockey world. The Professional Women’s Hockey League has an inaugural champion, while their nicknames are reportedly ready. Moreover, another famous tournament has concluded its round robin, and a former Flame left a ga

Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Tampa Bay Lightning, the Calgary Flames

The Tampa Bay Lightning may be looking to clear out some salary, and Marek wonders about Tanner Jeannot and the Calgary Flames.

Published: 7 months ago

How would a significant loss of Tanev affect Stars chances vs. Oilers?

NHL analyst Shayna Goldman joins the Jeff Marek Show to dissect what any loss of Chris Tanev on the backend would mean for the Dallas Stars in their series vs. the Oilers, and why it might open the door for Miro Heiskanen to shine even brighter.

Published: 7 months ago

Kevin Rooney battled back from injury to become an NHL regular again in 2023–24

Be sure to check out the latest NHL playoff odds with online sportsbook Betway. It’s easy to root for players like Kevin Rooney. No, he’s not the biggest, the most skilled, or the most productive player. For a large chunk of his first season i

Published: 7 months ago

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and the Carolina Hurricanes

The Calgary Flames will need to make a decision on Jacob Markstrom and Tanner Jeannot is the type of player the Flames are after. The Carolina Hurricanes have two pending UFAs Brett Pesce and Brady Skjei. Could they re-sign one?

Published: 7 months ago