WHL teams that produce NHL players
Jason Gregor
June 25 2009 09:38AM
The 2009 NHL draft is almost upon us and on Friday some teams will make a selection that solidifies their organization; others will make choices that keep them spinning their wheels, while some will outright strike out.
In today’s game if you don’t draft well you have no chance of competing. Of course astute trades and free-agent signings are keys to success as well, but the foundation of every championship team is built through their draft.
How's the brother act playing in Newark?
Jean Lefebvre
June 23 2009 05:23PM
Well, the expected has happened as Brent Sutter on Tuesday afternoon was officially introduced as head coach of the Flames. And, oh by the way, three semi-new assistants were also presented as ex-Flame Dave Lowry moves down the hall from the Hitmen offices, ex-Flame Jamie McLennan moves in from a scouting and advisory job with the Flames and Ryan McGill moves up from the farm club.
Flames Draft Primer
Kent Wilson
June 23 2009 10:30AM
With time ticking down to the 2009 NHL entry draft, here are some of the considerations and issues to keep in mind heading into Friday.
- The Flames own 7 picks in this year's draft, but only one is inside the top 60 (20th overall). Their other choices include 67 (via PHX), 107 (via CBJ), 111, 140, 170 and 200. In terms of rounds that's: round 1, round 3, round 4 (x2), round 5, round 6 and round 7.
Father's Day 2009: Not a hockey blog
Robin Brownlee
June 21 2009 02:56PM
Until three years ago, Father's Day was a day I tried to ignore. A day I wanted to come and go as quickly as possible. It had been a day that made me dark and sad and envious and angry. It was a day I always ended up feeling sorry for myself, and loathing how I always fell into that trap. I'm guessing I'm not alone in that.
He ain't heavy, he's my head coach
Jean Lefebvre
June 20 2009 12:22PM
So it seems Brent Sutter will soon be introduced as the new head coach of the Calgary Flames.
