THW Calgary Flames Substack - Sept. 28, 2023
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Today’s edition discusses possible roster additions after Jakob Pelletier’s injury, who stood out in the Flames’ first preseason game, and more!
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Flames’ Pelletier Injury Situation Could Lead to Kessel Signing
September 27, 2023, by Rupert McDonald
Calgary Flames fans were left holding their breath after Jakob Pelletier went down on the ice in pain after taking a crushing hit from Seattle Kraken forward Marian Studenic on Monday. The hope was that it looked worse than it actually was, as the 22-year-old Pelletier was viewed as one of the Flames’ most exciting players entering the 2023-24 season. Unfortunately, it sounds as though he will be out of the lineup for some time.
Why the Flames Need Nazem Kadri’s Competitive Edge
September 26, 2023, by The Old Prof
When I first began to cover the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Hockey Writers almost five years ago now, Nazem Kadri was the third-line center on a blossoming Maple Leafs team. He was a polarizing player even then. During the playoffs against the Boston Bruins, he just couldn’t seem to keep his anger in check and play measured hockey.
3 Standouts From Flames 10-0 Preseason Win Over the Canucks
September 26, 2023, by Ryan Ventura
The Calgary Flames took the ice for the first time in 2023-24, facing the Vancouver Canucks in a home preseason matchup at the Saddledome. The Canucks rested most of their star players as many teams do in the preseason, however, some of the Flames’ big names were on the ice: Jacob Markstrom and Jonathan Huberdeau were active to name a few. With that in mind, it may be no surprise that the Flames dominated from start to finish, eventually winning the game by a score of 10-0. While it may sound like overkill to draw any meaningful takeaways from a preseason game, Flames fans should feel encouraged by the performances of several key players.