Knight thrilled to be a part of Flames organization

CALGARY, AB -- Growing up, Corban Knight was an avid Vancouver Canucks fan.Born in Oliver, BC, the pivot idolized Trevor Linden, respecting the former Canucks' centreman presence both on and off the ice, and rooted solely for the boys from Bri...

Numerology: Corban Knight

161 - Games played for the University of North Dakota over the course of four seasons. 52 - Goals scored over the last four seasons. In both the 2011-12 and 2012-13 seasons, Knight posted 16 goals. 19 - Knight's 19-game point streak this y...

Flames acquire Corban Knight

CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames announced today that they have acquired centre Corban Knight from the Florida Panthers in exchange for the Flames fourth round pick in the 2013 NHL Draft."Corban Knight is a player our scouts have been watchin...

Medicine Hat's Lewington turns heads at Combine

CALGARY, AB -- The CHL was well represented at the NHL Scouting Combine with 11 of their players finishing first in fitness testing.Medicine Hat Tigers defenceman Tyler Lewington was the definite standout after finishing first in three tests. ...

Well schooled Morrissey ready for draft day

CALGARY, AB -- As the recipient of the Daryl K. (Doc) Seaman Trophy as the Western Hockey League's scholastic player of the year, Josh Morrissey is pretty bright.Smart enough to know not to pay too much attention to the fact that the Calgary F...

Dano learned a lot from facing older competition

What Marko Dano accomplished this season didn't seem to faze him much, but it was something no other player in this year's draft class was able to achieve.Dano, a 5-foot-11, 183-pound center, is No. 12 on NHL Central Scouting's final ranking o...

Sieloff, Gillies return to United States National Junior Evaluation Camp

CALGARY, AB -- Calgary Flames prospects Patrick Sieloff and Jon Gillies may have the opportunity to defend the Americans World Junior Championship title after earning invites to the United States National Junior Evaluation Camp later this summer....

CHL moving to ban European goalies

A change in the rules of the Canadian Hockey League Import Draft could bring an end to European goalies playing junior hockey in the league.The annual import draft is a two-round process that allows the 60 teams in the Quebec Major Junior Hock...

Rychel blending his skill with dad's work ethic

There's a good chance power forward Kerby Rychel will hear his name called in the early rounds of the 2013 NHL Draft on June 30 at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J.The same could not be said for his father, Warren, who almost three decades ago...

Mueller ready to blaze own path from Everett to NHL

It isn't too far-fetched to believe that Everett Silvertips defenceman Mirco Mueller one day could be reunited with his old partner in the Western Hockey League.During the 2012 NHL Draft in Pittsburgh, the Columbus Blue Jackets chose Silvertip...

Feaster exploring draft day options

CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames have never drafted higher than sixth overall in the NHL Draft.Currently the owner of the sixth pick in 2013, general manager Jay Feaster might have his sights set higher."I think that the right scenarios, ...

Gillies invited to National Junior Evaluation Camp

CALGARY, AB -- Calgary Flames goaltending prospect Jon Gillies of Providence College has been invited to attend USA Hockey's National Junior Evaluation Camp in Lake Placid, N.Y. from August 3-10.Gillies, Calgary's third pick, 75th overall in t...

Mature Horvat has high hopes

CALGARY, AB -- Admittedly, Bo Horvat has no connection to the Calgary Flames.But that doesn't necessarily mean he wouldn't welcome one.The London Knights standout and 2013 NHL Draft eligible forward could be targeted with one of three pick...

Hurley taking long road to draft day

CALGARY, AB -- Connor Hurley has worn a lot of jerseys in his draft season.The Edina Hornet, National Team Development Program and Muskegon Lumberjack is hoping to pull on one more before he calls it a season.One that belongs to a National...

Family first for Nurse

CALGARY, AB -- Inevitably, any conversation with Darnell Nurse eventually turns to family.Considering the 18-year-old's pedigree, it's justifiably so.His dad, Richard, was a wide receiver with the CFL's Hamilton Tiger-Cats. His uncle by ma...

Hesketh ready to put prospects through paces

CALGARY, AB -- If the NHL Scouting Combine was the cattle show, the more personal combine the Calgary Flames are hosting is the better time to poke and prod.Headed by Flames strength and conditioning coach Rich Hesketh, the opportunity to brin...

Calgary interviews key component to combine

CALGARY, AB -- Before select members of the 2013 NHL Draft had the chance to be put through the paces in the physical component of the NHL Scouting Combine, the Calgary Flames and 29 other teams had the chance to drain them mentally.John Weisb...

Calgary combs through combine results

CALGARY, AB -- For nine months, amateur scouts for the Calgary Flames get the opportunity to dissect the members of the 2013 NHL Draft class.At the NHL Scouting Combine, it was Rich Hesketh's turn.Calgary's strength and conditioning coach ...

Flames to participate in Young Stars Classic in Penticton

CALGARY, AB - The Calgary Flames announced today that they will participate in the 2013 Young Stars Classic in Penticton, BC, beginning Thursday, September 5th, 2013.This will be the third time the Flames have participated in the Young Stars C...

Barkov has Calgary connections

CALGARY, AB -- Aleksander Barkov is no stranger to Calgary.The 2013 NHL Draft eligible forward spent time in the Stampede City as part of Finland's fourth-place finish at the 2012 World Junior Championship.His first taste of international ...

Mock Draft: Aaron Vickers

Nichushkin looking to answer doubters at Combine

TORONTO, ON -- There's no telling what direction the 2013 NHL Draft will take when the "Big Three" of defenceman Seth Jones of the Portland Winterhawks and forwards Nathan MacKinnon and Jonathan Drouin of the Halifax Mooseheads are off the board....

Mock Draft: Bryce Forbes

NOTE: Final draft order to be determined at conclusion of Stanley Cup Final. Picks 29-30 have been listed by regular season standings.1 - Colorado Avalanche: Seth Jones - D - Portland (WHL): The smooth-skating defenceman will surely become one...

Mock Draft: Kristin Hallett

NOTE: Final draft order to be determined at conclusion of Stanley Cup Final. Picks 29-30 have been listed by regular season standings.1 - Colorado Avalanche: Seth Jones - D - Portland (WHL): Natural all-around athlete and hockey spectacle. Pot...

Mock Draft: Torie Peterson

NOTE: Final draft order to be determined at conclusion of Stanley Cup Final. Picks 29-30 have been listed by regular season standings.1 - Colorado Avalanche: Seth Jones - D - Portland (WHL): A franchise defenceman who will anchor the Avs bluel...

UNH D-man Pesce attracts attention at Combine

TORONTO, ON -- Inquiring minds want to know if the next Torey Krug will be available at the 2013 NHL Draft on June 30?There's little doubt that if a player with similar traits to the undrafted defenceman from the Boston Bruins is floating arou...

Roy: Avalanche would consider trading No. 1 pick

The Colorado Avalanche own the No. 1 pick in next month's NHL Draft after winning the lottery. According to new coach Patrick Roy, that doesn't mean they'll be the first team to make a selection at Prudential Center in Newark, N.J., on June 30....

Hockey Alberta to host Alberta Hockey Summit

Red Deer, AB. – Hockey Alberta along with its Invested Stakeholders; Hockey Canada, the Calgary Flames, the Edmonton Oilers and the Western Hockey League, announced today the hosting of the Alberta Hockey Summit August 22-24, 2013 at the Banff Cen...

Flames, with 3 top picks, see depth at Combine

TORONTO, ON -- John Weisbrod, the assistant general manager of player personnel for the Calgary Flames, has a good feeling about the 2013 NHL Draft.Weisbrod should know. Prior to joining the Flames in 2011-12, the native of Syosset, N.Y., was ...

Calgary's Edwardh made waves in his draft-eligible season

CALGARY, AB -- Making the leap to a league with a higher caliber of competition is never an easy task and many players struggle to make the necessary adjustments right off the hop.John Edwardh was one of those players.The 18 year-old Calga...