Flames select Rasmus Andersson with 53rd overall pick
With the 53rd overall selection in the 2015 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected defenceman Rasmus Andersson of the Barrie Colts in the OHL. Andersson recorded 12 goals and 64 points along with 88 penalty minutes in 67 games with the Colts last season, his first in North Amercia. The 18-year old Malmo, Sweden …
Andersson excited to be selected by Flames
Rasmus Andersson wasn’t there first hand to hear his name called in the second round (No. 53) by the Calgary Flames. Back in his hometown of Malmo, Sweden, Andersson instead shared the experience with his brother. He wouldn’t have it any other way. “Me and my brother were watching TV and I just updated the …
Flames select Oliver Kylington with 60th overall pick
With the 60th overall selection in the 2015 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have selected defenceman Oliver Kylington of Farjestads BK Karlstad (SHL). Kylington split the 2014-15 season between Farjestad of the Swedish Hockey League, scoring two goals and five points in 18 games, and AIK of Sweden’s second division, where he had four goals …
‘C of Red’ igniting as Flames forge through playoffs
An early arrival is cautioned. The ‘Red Mile’ no longer remains dormant. After a six-year absence, and some will argue longer, the ‘C of Red’ is alive and well. It’s back. And it’s best to show up early. Or miss out. The patrons who are prompting the early arrival? They’re eager with anticipation. Cautiously. And …
Housley among 2015 HHOF class
Nicklas Lidstrom, Sergei Fedorov, Chris Pronger, Phil Housley, Angela Ruggiero, Peter Karmanos Jr. and Bill Hay are the Class of 2015 for the Hockey Hall of Fame, the Hall announced Monday. The induction ceremony will be Nov. 9 at the Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto. Lidstrom, Fedorov and Pronger each was chosen in his …
Workload for Treliving continues as free agency nears
Though the 2015 NHL Draft is in the rearview mirror, the Calgary Flames general manager will be increasingly busy as free agency gets set to open July 1st. And he expects a frenzy league-wide. “There will be guys that get signed,” Treliving said from the floor following the draft. “What you’re finding now, at least …
What Scouts Say: Pavel Karnaukhov
It didn’t take long for Pavel Karnaukhov to adjust to playing in North America and he quickly solidified himself as one of the Calgary Hitmen’s top offensive threats in the 2014-15 season. The Belarusian forward scored 20 goals and 42 points in his first season in the WHL, which ranked him eighth in team scoring. …
Treliving satisfied with draft haul
Five picks and the addition of Dougie Hamilton left Brad Treliving happy leaving Florida. The Calgary Flames general manager suggested his group leaves the 2015 NHL Draft optimistic, especially on the blue line. “Where we go away today from where we came in two days ago in terms of our defence depth chart, I think we’ve helped …
Andersson on Sweden’s World Junior camp roster
Calgary Flames 2015 draft pick Rasmus Andersson has been named to Sweden’s World Junior summer camp roster. The defenceman has represented Sweden on a number of occasions, playing in the U-16, U-17, and Ivan Hlinka Memorial tournaments. Sweden will play national games in Lake Placid, USA, during August 2-7: Aug. 2, 2015 – USA Blue …
What Scouts Say: Andrew Mangiapane
Patience has been key for Andrew Mangiapane. He was never drafted in the OHL and had to push for a spot on the Barrie Colts roster as a walk-on. After succeeding at that goal, he set his sights on hearing his name called at the 2014 NHL Draft. He had scored 24 goals and 51 …