Category Archives: Professional

On Tkachuk’s strong play, Hamilton’s minutes and a soft schedule

Matthew Tkachuk

As impressive as those numbers are, analytically he comes out looking even better. At 5v5, the Flames control a larger percentage of the shot attempts and scoring chances with Tkachuk on the ice than any other player.

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Luongo out tonight, so Panthers make emergency recall

Mike McKenna

Roberto Luongo, who was on the ice this morning, won’t dress this evening, meaning James Reimer will get the start — and third-stringer Mike McKenna, brought up on an emergency recall earlier this morning, will serve as Reimer’s backup.

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Sentimental Maroon Serves Simple Reminder

Pat Maroon

With respect to the game, Maroon’s line, along with Leon Draisaitl and Nugent-Hopkins was dominating. It was a combination of speed, skill and size and on almost every shift they controlled the play. That line created, developed and hopefully found repeatable chemistry.

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Oilers’ Maroon has emotional moment watching son celebrate goal

Pat Maroon

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

Matthew Tkachuk

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.

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Toronto Maple Leafs 2017 Draft Watch: Luke Martin

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.

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Must See: Tkachuk Runs Over Brandon Saad Then Drops The Gloves

Matthew Tkachuk

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.

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McRae, Big Second Period Carry Wolf Pack Past Bears

Philip McRae

Philip McRae’s third-period goal turned out to be the game-winner Saturday night at Giant Center as the Hartford Wolf Pack won their second straight game, defeating the Hershey Bears 5-4.

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Calgary Flames: Matthew Tkachuk At The Quarter Mark

Matthew Tkachuk

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.

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Parks’ First Pro Shutout Leads Rivermen to 3-0 Win Friday in Evansville

Tyler Parks

The Peoria Rivermen got 23 saves from Tyler Parks and three goals in the final two periods to beat the Evansville Thunderbolts 3-0 at the Ford Center on Friday night. The win, Peoria’s first since December 2 at Columbus, comes before the Rivermen and Thunderbolts conclude their home-and-home series Saturday night in Peoria.

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