Glencross’ tenure with Flames comes to an end
Curtis Glencross knew he was gone. He didn’t know where he was going, though. Glencross was ushered off the ice at Class Of 1923 Arena on the University of Pennsylvania campus with news he had been traded. His phone, though, sat five miles away at Wells Fargo Center — home of the Philadelphia Flyers. So the …
Futures list indicates great depth for 2016 NHL Draft
The buildup to the 2015 NHL Draft was filled with intrigue and excitement behind the exceptionally talented Connor McDavid and Jack Eichel. McDavid was selected with the first pick by the Edmonton Oilers and Eichel went No. 2 to the Buffalo Sabres. Each has looked sharp in his respective rookie camp, but several other players …
2015-16 NHL Central Scouting Futures list
Last Name First Name DOB 2014-15 Team LEAGUE POS S/C HEIGHT WEIGHT FABBRO DANTE 20-Jun-98 PENTICTON BCHL D R 6’0.0″ 188 JOST TYSON 14-Mar-98 PENTICTON BCHL C L 5’10.5″ 185 HAJEK LIBOR 4-Feb-98 BRNO JR. CZREP-JR. D L 6’1.0″ 196 BUDIK VOJTECH 29-Jan-98 PARDUBICE JR. CZREP-JR. D L 6’0.0″ 189 VALA ONDREJ 13-Apr-98 PARDUBICE JR. …
AHL announces rule changes for 2015-16 season
The American Hockey League announced rule changes for the 2015-16 season Friday, which were approved by the Board of Governors. Among them, each team will play 76 games except the five California teams in the new Pacific Division (Bakersfield Condors, Ontario Reign, San Diego Gulls, San Jose Barracuda and Stockton Heat); they will play 68 games …
Treliving satisfied with development camp
Brad Treliving wasn’t overly satisfied with what he saw in his first development camp as general manager of the Calgary Flames a year ago. He was much happier the second time around. “I thought it was real good. I think the goal coming in is it’s a lot of education,” Treliving said at the conclusion …
Adirondack Report: 02.03.15
Adirondack continued a roller coaster-like ride toward the AHL postseason this week. After capturing convincing back-to-back road wins against two first-place teams, Oklahoma City and Utica, the Flames returned home Saturday and dropped a 5-2 decision to fourth-place Toronto before a sellout crowd of 5,087 at the Glens Falls Civic Center. Heading into a new …
Prospect Of The Month: Morgan Klimchuk
CALGARY, AB — Morgan Klimchuk has hit his stride with the Brandon Wheat Kings. The Flames prospect went on a tear in the month of February, gathering eight goals and 17 points through 12 games, and now sits third in team scoring with 27 goals and 61 points through 51 outings this season. The 20-year-old has points …
Prospect Of The Week: Sam Bennett
CALGARY, AB — After months of waiting, Sam Bennett returned to action this past week and he did not disappoint in his 2014-15 debut with the Kingston Frontenacs. On Wednesday, the Flames 2014 first round pick scored a goal, registered two assists, and was a plus-three in a 7-3 Kingston win over the Belleville Bulls. “He’s a special …
Treliving considering all options on trade front
Brad Treliving got the jump on the NHL Trade Deadline. A day early, the Calgary Flames general manager made his first move in optioning his biggest bargaining chip in Curtis Glencross to the Washington Capitals. But that might not be the only swap Calgary’s GM makes before the deadline strikes at 1 PM MST. “We’ll see how …
Flames assign Markus Granlund to Adirondack
CALGARY, AB — The Calgary Flames announced today that they have assigned centre Markus Granlund to the Adirondack Flames of the American Hockey League. Granlund, a native of Oulu, Finland, has played 37 games for Calgary this season recording five goals and eight assists. Granlund has also played 14 games for Adirondack this season netting six goals and …