Of the nine goals Patrick Maroon has scored this season, none will be remembered as fondly as the one he netted against the St. Louis Blues on Monday night.
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Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk: Collects two helpers in win over Arizona
His cross-category production makes him a solid fantasy asset in most leagues because of his peripheral contributions. Keeping tabs on his offensive numbers is advised because there is upside for Tkachuk to warrant universal ownership if he starts hitting the scoresheet more frequently.
Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 Draft Watch: Luke Martin
If the NHL draft was held today, the Leafs would be slotted in at 11th overall, so there may be higher ranked defenders available but Martin is worth keeping an eye on for the remainder of the season to see if he’s a player that can move up.
Must See: Tkachuk Runs Over Brandon Saad Then Drops The Gloves
Matthew Tkachuk has 6 goals and 9 assists for 15 points in only 28 games as a rookie, that’s a good start of a season for an 18-year old.
Calgary Flames: Matthew Tkachuk At The Quarter Mark
For weeks before draft day when the Calgary Flames got the sixth pick, there was plenty of talk. Talk surrounding the son of a former NHL forward and Hockey Hall of Famer, Keith Tkachuk.
Patrick Maroon shares 10-year ties with Tampa Bay Lightning head coach
Ten years ago, lawyer-turned-Tampa Bay Lightning coach Jon Cooper was working at his first real hockey gig with the junior Texarkana Bandits, who later migrated to St. Louis, and he had this raw, big kid named Patrick Maroon on that North American Hockey League team.
Lightning’s Ben Bishop: Beats Flames despite another subpar outing
Bishop gave up three goals on 22 shots against the Flames on Wednesday, but he secured a road win thanks to six goals of support from his offense.
Don Brennan: Wideman has a nose for hockey
“I was lucky that it hit the visor first and took some of the heat off it,” Wideman said when asked how it’s possible the wayward shot didn’t bust his nose. “And I’m thankful there was no broken teeth. Don’t want that right before the holidays. Mom wouldn’t be too happy.”
Flames’ Matthew Tkachuk: Dishes out trio of assists in win
His bottom-six role right now isn’t ideal from a fantasy perspective right now, but the Flames are surging and he’s finding ways to contribute, so he’s worth owning in some deeper leagues.
As he celebrates 19th birthday, Matthew Tkachuk already key piece for Flames
“I guess if you’re ready, you’re ready. It doesn’t matter how old or whatever,” Tkachuk shrugged prior to Saturday’s puck-drop. “I feel my mind is pretty mature for my age. I think I can think the game really well and kind of adapt to the NHL life, I guess.”