How many countries have a better goalie option than Canada?

While Team Canada has a stacked roster heading into the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, goaltending could prove to be their Achilles’ heel. Canada has yet to announce their goaltenders for the tournament, though based on a report this morning, it s

Published: 1 month ago

Flames drafting Tij Iginla comes with several pros and cons

The Calgary Flames will have the opportunity to add a special prospect to their organization at the 2024 draft. The Flames are currently projected to select 12th overall, where plenty of great talent will remain up for grabs. One such player who man

Published: 10 months ago

Report: Jacob Markstrom Blocked Trade to the Los Angeles Kings

It is no secret the Los Angeles Kings were in the hunt for goaltending at this season’s trade deadline. On deadline day, it was reported they struck a deal with…

Published: 10 months ago

The best and worst case scenarios for the Calgary Flames conditional draft picks

Following the 2024 NHL Trade Deadline, the Calgary Flames now hold 14 picks in the first three rounds of the next three NHL drafts. That total is top five in the entire NHL as the organization has fully invested in their future. With many of those pi

Published: 10 months ago

Chris Simon, ex-NHL player and Stanley Cup champion with Avalanche, dies at 52

Former NHL left winger and enforcer Chris Simon died at the age of 52. The NHL and several of his former teams confirmed the news Tuesday. The 15-year NHL veteran of Ojibwe descent played for seven franchises including the Quebec Nordiques and Colora

Published: 10 months ago

Ex-enforcer, Cup winner Chris Simon dies at 52

Former NHL grinder and Stanley Cup champion Chris Simon died at the age of 52, the Colorado Avalanche confirmed Tuesday.Simon played 15 seasons in the NHL through 2007-08, racking up 1,824 penalty minutes, 144 goals, and 161 assists over 782 games wi

Published: 10 months ago

Hockey world sends in tributes after the passing of Chris Simon

The hockey world is mourning the passing of longtime NHL enforcer Chris Simon, who died today at the age of 52. A veteran of 782 NHL games between 1992 and 2008, Simon was one of the most feared players of his time. He was drafted 25th overall by th

Published: 10 months ago

Canada's Chris Simon, former NHL enforcer, dead at 52

Chris Simon, once one of the hockey's most feared enforcers, has died. He was 52.

Published: 10 months ago

Former Calgary Flames player Chris Simon passes away

Some sad news to share on this Tuesday afternoon. According to multiple reports, including from Daily Faceoff’s Frank Seravalli, longtime NHLer and former Calgary Flames player Chris Simon has passed away. He was 52 years old. Sad news: Former NHL

Published: 10 months ago

‘Definitely a learning curve’: Flames’ Conroy on his first GM meetings

Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Conroy spoke after day two of NHL GM meetings and gave his thoughts on what stood out to him during his experience, and how his trades impacted the market.

Published: 10 months ago

Former NHL enforcer Chris Simon dead at 52

Longtime NHL enforcer Chris Simon has died. He was just 52 years old. Born in Wawa, Ontario, Simon was one of the toughest players of his generation, compiling 1,824 penalty minutes in 782 career NHL games. Drafted 25th overall by the Philadelphia

Published: 10 months ago

Flames assign Jakob Pelletier to AHL Wranglers

The Calgary Flames have assigned sophomore winger Jakob Pelletier to AHL Calgary, the team announced Tuesday.

Published: 10 months ago

The Calgary Flames send Jakob Pelletier down to the Calgary Wranglers

In what is a bit of a surprise move, the Calgary Flames announced that they have sent Jakob Pelletier down to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers. This news comes after the Flames scratched him for the past two games, including against his childhood favour

Published: 10 months ago