Flames Should Extend Kylington’s Contract, Hanifin Improves Trade Value, & Markstrom’s Age Shouldn’t Deter Devils
Plus, there's more Hanifin trade talk, and Markstrom's point total equals a struggling Oilers forward.
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Today’s edition examines the team’s improved play while exploring the pros of extending Oliver Kylington’s contract. Also, with a week remaining before the trade deadline, Jacob Markstrom and Noah Hanifin’s futures are still up in the air after Chris Tanev was dealt to the Dallas Stars.
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Noah Hanifin Should Be on the Panthers’ Trade Target List
February 29, 2024 by Joey Ganzi
The Florida Panthers are riding the wave in the Eastern Conference. They are tied with the Boston Bruins for first in the Atlantic Division with a record of 39-16-4 and 82 points, and the best point percentage in the NHL at .695. They trail the New York Rangers and the Vancouver Canucks for first in the league by one point.
Markstrom’s Age Shouldn’t Scare the Devils From Trading for Him
February 29, 2024 by Josh Reinitz
The worst-kept secret in hockey is that the New Jersey Devils are looking for an elite goaltender. New Jersey has a crop of young prospects who have shown potential but are years away from reaching the NHL. The Calgary Flames’ Jacob Markstrom is the best fit among the netminders who are rumored to be available.
Flames’ Markstrom Is Tied for Points With Struggling Oilers Forward
February 29, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
Jacob Markstrom is having an excellent 2023-24 season for the Calgary Flames. The 34-year-old is in the running for the Vezina Trophy, and is seemingly keeping his team in every game he starts. Had he not missed some time with injury, the Flames may be in a playoff spot right now.
Flames Are Starting to Look Much Better in 2024
February 29, 2024 by Abigail Hubbard
The Calgary Flames have a lot to be proud of two months into 2024. After a less-than-ideal start to the 2023-24 season, there was a lot of doubt as to whether or not the Flames would be able to find their legs in time for playoff contention. They beat their nearest competition, the Los Angeles Kings, 4-2 on Feb. 27. The Kings are still five points ahead of the Flames in the Pacific Division, but that win was monumental.
Flames Should Be Extending Kylington as Soon as Possible
February 27, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
What the Calgary Flames are getting from Oliver Kylington right now is nothing short of incredible. After missing a season and a half due to mental health issues, there was serious worry among fans that his NHL career may be in jeopardy. Missing that much time and expecting to come back and compete against the best players in the world is no easy feat.
Flames’ Hanifin Improved Trade Value In Big Game Versus Oilers
February 27, 2024 by Rupert McDonald
At some point between now and the March 8 2024 Trade Deadline, Noah Hanifin will be wearing a different jersey. The Calgary Flames were unable to get him locked up to a long-term deal as they had originally hoped, making it a foregone conclusion that his days with the organization are limited.