NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – November 1, 2025

by | Nov 1, 2025

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – November 1, 2025

Recaps of Friday’s action, the Devils re-sign Jacob Markstrom, and the latest notable injury updates in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines

RECAPS OF FRIDAY’S GAMES

NHL.COM: The Anaheim Ducks got a four-point performance from Leo Carlsson (one goal, three assists) in a 5-2 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Troy Terry tallied twice and picked up an assist for the Ducks (6-3-1), who’ve won four of their last five games. Lucas Raymond and Alex DeBrincat had a goal and an assist each for the 8-4-0 Red Wings as their three-game win streak ended.

Anaheim Ducks center Leo Carlsson (NHL Images)

SPECTOR’S NOTE: This was John Gibson’s first game in Anaheim since being traded by the Ducks to the Red Wings this summer. He gave up four goals on 31 shots.

Colorado Avalanche winger Martin Necas had a goal and two assists as his club doubled up the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2. Cale Makar had a goal and an assist for the Avalanche, who improved to 7-1-4 and moved into first place in the Western Conference with 18 points. Golden Knights forwards Tomas Hertl and Mitch Marner each had a goal and an assist as their club dropped to 6-2-3, but remain atop the Pacific Division with 15 points.

The New York Islanders got a 22-save performance from Ilya Sorokin in a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals. Jean-Gabriel Pageau, Bo Horvat, and Mathew Barzal were the goal scorers as the Islanders improved to 5-5-1. Tom Wilson replied for the 6-5-0 Capitals, who have lost three straight games.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Capitals center Pierre-Luc Dubois left this game in the first period with a lower-body injury.

HEADLINES

NEW JERSEY HOCKEY NOW: Jacob Markstrom agreed to a two-year contract extension with the New Jersey Devils on Friday. The 35-year-old goaltender was slated to become an unrestricted free agent next July. Markstrom will earn the same average annual value ($6 million) as his current contract.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’s not a surprise that the Devils got their starting goalie under contract. What is surprising is that Markstrom settled for a short-term deal. Reports were claiming he sought a long-term contract, but the Devils preferred the shorter option given his age.

The deal ensures the Devils’ current goalie tandem of Markstrom and Jake Allen remains intact. Allen was signed to a five-year deal this summer.

BOSTON HOCKEY NOW: Bruins center Elias Lindholm will be out of the lineup for “a few weeks” after suffering a lower-body injury during Thursday’s game against the Buffalo Sabres.

DAILY FACEOFF: The Carolina Hurricanes placed defenseman K’Andre Miller (lower body) on injured reserve, and activated goaltender Pyotr Kochetkov off IR.

THE BUFFALO NEWS: The Sabres placed forward Zach Benson (undisclosed) on IR and recalled forward Isak Rosen.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 25, 2025

by | Oct 25, 2025

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 25, 2025

Alex Ovechkin moves closer to another scoring milestone, the Canucks acquired Lukas Reichel from the Blackhawks, injury updates, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

RECAPS OF FRIDAY’S NHL GAMES

NHL.COM: Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career regular-season goal in a 5-1 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovechkin, John Carlson, and Connor McMichael each had a goal and an assist, and Logan Thompson stopped 34 shots for the 6-2-0 Capitals, who’ve won six of their last seven games. Denton Mateychuk replied for the Blue Jackets, who slipped to 3-4-0 on the season.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin (NHL Images).

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Ovechkin is one goal away from becoming the first NHL player to reach 900 career regular-season goals.

The New Jersey Devils extended their win streak to seven games (7-1-0) by downing the San Jose Sharks 3-1. Dougie Hamilton scored twice and collected an assist, and Nico Hischier collected three assists. William Eklund scored the Sharks’ only goal while teammate Yaroslav Askarov stopped 26 of 28 shots as their record fell to 1-5-2.

Winnipeg Jets defenseman Josh Morrissey collected three assists as his club defeated the Calgary Flames 5-3, handing the latter their eighth straight defeat (1-7-1). Mark Scheifele and Gabriel Vilardi each collected two points for the Jets, who’ve won six of their last seven games (6-2-0). Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman each had a goal and an assist for the Flames.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Mattias Samuelsson tallied twice in a 5-3 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs. Alex Lyon made 31 saves while Tage Thompson, Alex Tuch, and Jiri Kulich each had a goal and an assist for the 4-4-0 Sabres, who’ve won four of their last five games. William Nylander, Auston Matthews, and Dakota Joshua scored for the Maple Leafs, who dropped to 3-4-1.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Nylander left this game in the third period with an undisclosed injury. Leafs coach Craig Berube isn’t sure if the winger will be in the lineup for Saturday’s rematch. Meanwhile, defenseman Morgan Rielly missed this game with an undetermined injury, and winger Nick Robertson was a healthy scratch.

Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll will be returning to practice soon. The Leafs recently placed him on long-term injury reserve.

HEADLINES

THE PROVINCE/CHICAGO HOCKEY NOW: The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Lukas Reichel from the Chicago Blackhawks in exchange for a fourth-round pick in the 2027 NHL Draft.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Reichel was a first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2020 NHL Draft. Projected to become a scoring winger, he struggled to establish himself in that role with the rebuilding Blackhawks.

The Canucks were in the market for a second-line center since the summer. Their depth at center was depleted by injuries to Filip Chytil and Teddy Blueger, and they also lost winger Jonathan Lekkerimaki to an injury.

Reichel can play center or wing. The Canucks are hoping a change of scenery helps the speedy forward rediscover his scoring touch.

RG.ORG: New York Islanders defenseman Matthew Schaefer, Montreal Canadiens winger Ivan Demidov, and Minnesota Wild blueliner Zeev Buium are among several rookies who have hit the ground running this season.

Anaheim Ducks forward Beckett Sennecke has also looked good through the early going. Detroit Red Wings center Emmitt Finnie has been an early surprise among this season’s rookie crop.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: It’s early in the season, but the play of these kids already has some observers suggesting this season’s rookie class could be among the best in years.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: Injuries continue to mount for the Carolina Hurricanes. Forwards Eric Robinson and William Carrier are expected to miss some time after being injured during Thursday’s 5-4 win over the Colorado Avalanche.

Robinson and Carrier join sidelined teammates Jaccob Slavin, K’Andre Miller, Shayne Gostisbehere, and Pyotr Kochetkov.

DAILY FACEOFF: Utah Mammoth forward Alex Kerfoot will miss the next eight to 10 weeks following a procedure to repair a core muscle injury.

VEGAS HOCKEY NOW: The Golden Knights officially signed goaltender Carter Hart to a two-year contract with an average annual value of $2 million. Hart will be eligible to play for the Golden Knights once his suspension ends on Dec. 1.

THE HOCKEY NEWS: The NHL announced the New York Islanders will host the 2027 All-Star Game.

HOCKEY HALL OF FAME: Class of 2025 inductee Alexander Mogilny will be unable to attend the ceremony on Nov. 10. He will share his acceptance speech via video during the induction ceremony.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 23, 2025

by | Oct 23, 2025

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 23, 2025

Recaps of Wednesday’s action, the latest injury updates, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

RECAPPING WEDNESDAY’S GAMES

NHL.COM: Buffalo Sabres goaltender Colten Ellis stopped 27 shots in his NHL debut as his club doubled up the Detroit Red Wings 4-2, snapping the latter’s five-game win streak. Jack Quinn had a goal and two assists for the Sabres (3-4-0), who’ve won three of their last four contests. J.T. Compher and Emmitt Finnie replied for the 5-2-0 Red Wings.

Buffalo Sabres forward Jack Quinn (NHL Images).

The Montreal Canadiens (6-2-0) picked up their sixth win in their last seven games by nipping the Calgary Flames 2-1. Mike Matheson tallied the winner in overtime on a beautiful set-up from rookie winger Ivan Demidov. Zack Bolduc also scored, and Jakub Dobes kicked out 37 shots for the win. Dustin Wolf made 28 saves and Adam Klapka tied the game for the Flames, who have lost seven straight (0-6-1) since their season-opening win over the Edmonton Oilers.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Lighting issues in the aging Scotiabank Saddledome delayed the start of the game by 10 minutes. With the win, the Canadiens sit atop the Atlantic Division with 12 points.

Earlier in the day, it was reported that sidelined Canadiens winger Patrik Laine was seeking a second opinion for a lower-body injury, raising questions over whether he reinjured the knee that sidelined him for over two months early last season.

New Jersey Devils goalie Nico Daws turned aside 29 shots, and teammate Dawson Mercer collected two assists in a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild. Brenden Dillon scored what proved to be the game-winning goal as the Devils extended their win streak to six games (6-0-1). Matt Boldy scored for the 3-4-1 Wild, who have dropped four of their last five contests (1-3-1).

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Devils hold first place in the Metropolitan Division with 12 points. Devils forward Stefan Noesen made his season debut after undergoing a procedure for a groin injury that he re-injured during the offseason.

HEADLINES

OTTAWA SUN: Senators captain Brady Tkachuk spoke to the media on Wednesday for the first time since undergoing surgery to repair a torn ligament in his right thumb last week. He was non-commital about when he’ll return to action, but remains confident he’ll be back within the six to eight-week recovery period.

VEGAS HOCKEY NOW: Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill is week-to-week after suffering an injury to his left leg during Monday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes. The club also placed defenseman Noah Hanifin on injured reserve. He has been out since October 8 with an undisclosed injury. Sidelined forward Brett Howden (upper-body injury) will travel with the team and could return to action on Saturday.

SPORTSNET: Vancouver Canucks winger Brock Boeser returned to the team after missing their last two games for personal reasons.

TSN/ESPN: New York Islanders forward Pierre Engvall is expected to miss the remainder of the season after undergoing ankle surgery. The Islanders also announced they fired goaltending coach Piero Greco, promoting Sergei Naumovs from their AHL affiliate in Bridgeport. Naumovs worked with Isles starter Ilya Sorokin during their years with KHL club CSKA Moscow.

BOSTON HOCKEY NOW: The Bruins placed defenseman Jordan Harris (lower body) on injured reserve.

TSN: The Nashville Predators returned forward Brady Martin to the OHL’s Soo Greyhounds. The 18-year-old center was chosen fifth overall by the Predators in the 2025 NHL Draft. He had one assist in three games.










NHL Rumor Mill – October 22, 2025

by | Oct 22, 2025

NHL Rumor Mill – October 22, 2025

What’s the latest on Sabres winger Alex Tuch? Could the Hurricanes and Canucks make moves in the trade market? Find out in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.

THE BRUINS AND OILERS ARE LINKED TO ALEX TUCH

RG.ORG: James Murphy reports a source claims the Buffalo Sabres are listening to trade offers for Alex Tuch.

The 29-year-old winger is slated to become an unrestricted free agent next July. His agent claimed they recently paused contract extension talks with the Sabres.

Buffalo Sabres winger Alex Tuch (NHL Images)

Murphy’s source stated that the Boston Bruins and Edmonton Oilers have inquired about Tuch, along with a few other clubs. Another source believes the Toronto Maple Leafs would be at the front of the line to sign Tuch if he goes to market next July.

Another source doubted the Sabres would trade Tuch by the American Thanksgiving weekend in late November or by the New Year. Instead, he believes it would happen close to the Olympic break in February or the March 6 trade deadline.

The pressure is on Sabres general manager Kevyn Adams to make the playoffs this season, so he’s not going to trade one of his best players this early in the season. Tuch has also indicated his willingness to re-sign with the Sabres.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Tuch and the Sabres seem to be taking a wait-and-see approach to this season. If they’re in the playoff hunt by the trade deadline, they’ll hang onto him and try to sort out the contract issue afterward. Otherwise, a trade seems more likely around the timeframes mentioned by Murphy’s sources.

However, that could come too late for the Bruins if they continue to struggle this season. Meanwhile, the Oilers lack the cap space and trade capital to pull it off unless they’re giving up a substantial player in return.

THE LATEST ON THE HURRICANES AND CANUCKS

TSN: Pierre LeBrun believes the Carolina Hurricanes could make another attempt at landing a big-name player. They acquired Mikko Rantanen last January but traded him six weeks later to the Dallas Stars when he wouldn’t agree to a contract extension. The Hurricanes also attempted to acquire Mitch Marner from the Toronto Maple Leafs before the March trade deadline.

LeBrun said the Hurricanes also contacted the Minnesota Wild after Kirill Kaprizov rejected the latter’s first contract proposal. However, there was no trade opportunity there as Kaprizov eventually re-signed with the Wild.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Hurricanes have plenty of cap dollars available to acquire more depth. They currently have over $10 million in salary cap space. By the March trade deadline, it will be over $44 million if they haven’t used any of it to make additions to their roster before then.

Darren Dreger reports the Vancouver Canucks are in the market for a center. They’ve been seeking a second-line center for some time. Recent injuries to Filip Chytil and Teddy Blueger have amplified the issue. They’re looking at all options, including third and fourth-line centers.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Canucks could be searching for a while for a depth center. There aren’t many that are currently available. They could target teams with centers that are UFA-eligible next summer, but most of them won’t be available in the trade market this early in the season.










NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 19, 2025

by | Oct 19, 2025

NHL Morning Coffee Headlines – October 19, 2025

Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis achieves a unique record, the Avalanche, Golden Knights, and Kraken extend their season-opening points streaks, the Jets’ Mark Scheifele sets a franchise record, and more in today’s NHL Morning Coffee Headlines.

NHL.COM: An overtime goal by Seth Jarvis gave the Carolina Hurricanes a 4-3 victory over the Los Angeles Kings. Jarvis became the first player in NHL history to score four game-winning goals through his club’s first five games of the season. Jordan Staal scored twice as the Hurricanes took a 3-0 lead, but the Kings rallied on goals by Trevor Moore, Andrei Kuzmenko, and Kevin Fiala.

Carolina Hurricanes forward Seth Jarvis (NHL Images).

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Hurricanes are the only undefeated team this season with a 5-0-0 record, sitting first in the Eastern Conference and second in the overall standings. The Kings are winless in their last four (1-3-2).

Colorado Avalanche center Nathan MacKinnon scored twice in a 4-1 win over the Boston Bruins. Artturi Lehkonen collected three assists as the Avalanche extended their season-opening points streak to six games (5-0-1), putting them atop the overall standings with 11 points. John Beecher replied for the Bruins, who have lost three straight after winning their first three games.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Bruins defenseman Hampus Lindholm returned to action after missing three games with a lower-body injury. Before the game, the Avalanche announced that forward Joel Kiviranta is sidelined indefinitely with a lower-body injury.

The Seattle Kraken nipped the Toronto Maple Leafs 4-3 on an overtime goal by Josh Mahura. Shane Wright, Mason Marchment, and Chandler Stephenson each had two points for the Kraken as they extended their season-opening points streak to five games (3-0-2). John Tavares scored twice for the Maple Leafs, who are 3-2-1 in their first six games.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Tavares collected his 500th career point with the Maple Leafs, joining Ron Francis, Mark Messier, and Wayne Gretzky as the only NHL players to collect 500 points with two different teams. Tavares had 621 points with the New York Islanders. He needs three goals to reach 500 for his entire career. Kraken defenseman Brandon Montour missed this game as he’s on a leave of absence to attend to a family matter. 

Mitch Marner scored his first two goals with the Vegas Golden Knights as they rolled to a 6-1 drubbing of the Calgary Flames. Mark Stone also scored twice and collected two assists, and Jack Eichel had four assists as the Golden Knights are unbeaten in their first six games (4-0-2). Flames winger Jonathan Huberdeau scored in his season debut after being sidelined by an injury.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Stone left this game midway through this game with an undisclosed injury. Meanwhile, the Flames have lost five straight since winning their season-opener against the Edmonton Oilers.

Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele scored to pass Blake Wheeler as the franchise’s all-time points leader (813) in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. Jonathan Toews, Nino Niederreiter, and Vladislav Namestnikov each had two points as the Jets have won four straight (4-1-0). Michael Bunting scored for the Predators, who are winless in their last three games and 2-2-2 in their first six contests.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Predators winger Jonathan Marchessault missed this game with a lower-body injury.

New York Islanders rookie defenseman Matthew Schaefer collected an assist to extend his points streak to five games (1-4-5) as his club defeated the Ottawa Senators 5-4. Anders Lee tallied twice (including the winning goal) and set up another as the Isles have won two straight after dropping their first three games. Shane Pinto scored his league-leading seventh goal for the Senators, who have lost four of their first six games.

The New Jersey Devils picked up their fourth straight victory (4-1-0)with a 5-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers, handing the latter their third loss in their first five contests (2-2-1). Jack Hughes had two goals and an assist, and Nico Hischier collected two assists for the Devils. Ryan Nugent-Hopkins scored twice and Connor McDavid had two helpers for the Oilers.

Buffalo Sabres goaltender Alex Lyon stopped 32 shots to shut out the Florida Panthers 3-0, giving his club their second straight win after dropping their first three games of the season. Josh Doan scored twice and Owen Power netted his first of the season. Sergei Bobrovsky made 28 saves for the Panthers, who have dropped four in a row after winning their first three of the season.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: Panthers winger Brad Marchand received two minor penalties in the second period after tangling with Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin. He took Dahlin’s helmet with him to the penalty box, where he tore off the straps and threw them and the helmet onto the ice.

Panthers defenseman Niko Mikkola and Sabres blueliner Jacob Bryson left this game with upper-body injuries. There was no immediate word on their conditions.

The New York Rangers overcame an early 2-0 deficit to down the Montreal Canadiens 4-3, snapping the latter’s four-game win streak (4-2-0). Artemi Panarin led the way with a goal and three assists for the Rangers, who ended a three-game winless skid and are 3-3-1 on the season. Nick Suzuki and Noah Dobson each scored their first goals of the season for the Canadiens.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Canadiens were without three roster regulars for this game. Defenseman Kaiden Guhle is sidelined for four to six weeks with a lower-body injury, while forwards Patrik Laine and Kirby Dach are day-to-day with lower-body injuries.

An overtime goal by Noah Cates lifted the Philadelphia Flyers to a 2-1 win over the Minnesota Wild, leaving the latter winless in their last three and with a 2-3-1 record on the season. Owen Tippett also scored for the Flyers, who are 2-2-1. Vladimir Tarasenko scored his first of the season for the Wild.

The St. Louis Blues picked up their first home win of the season by holding off the Dallas Stars 3-1. Jordan Kyrou scored his first of the season while teammates Jimmy Snuggerud and Pius Suter also scored for the Blues (3-2-0). Mikko Rantanen replied for the Stars, who have lost two straight after winning their first three games.

Columbus Blue Jackets winger Kirill Marchenko scored early in the third period to snap a 2-2 tie as his club defeated the Tampa Bay Lightning 3-2, leaving the latter with a record of 1-3-2 in their first seven games of the season. Kent Johnson and Damon Severson also scored for the 2-3-0 Blue Jackets. Ryan McDonagh and Anthony Cirelli tallied for the Lightning.

The Pittsburgh Penguins got a 31-save shutout from Tristan Jarry to blank the San Jose Sharks 3-0. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin each had a goal and an assist for the 4-2-0 Penguins. Alex Nedeljkovic made 24 saves for the Sharks, who remain winless through five games (0-3-2).










NHL Rumor Mill – October 18, 2025

by | Oct 18, 2025

NHL Rumor Mill – October 18, 2025

Check out the latest on the Sabres, Maple Leafs, and Flames in today’s NHL Rumor Mill.

THE LATEST SABRES SPECULATION

DAILY FACEOFF: Anthony Di Marco examined who stays or goes if the Buffalo Sabres end up rebuilding their roster, should they extend their league-record playoff drought, currently at 14 seasons.

Among their forwards, Di Marco believes there isn’t much outside of Tage Thompson and winger Alex Tuch that would fetch a major return. Young forwards Zach Benson, Jiri Kulich, and Jack Quinn have potential, but they aren’t proven commodities.

Buffalo Sabres captain Rasmus Dahlin (NHL Images)

The defense is a different story, where Rasmus Dahlin, Owen Power, and Bowen Byram would garner plenty of interest in the trade market. Of the three, Dahlin would fetch a king’s ransom given his status among the league’s elite blueliners.

NEW JERSEY HOCKEY NOW: Zach Berman suggested the Devils target Thompson, citing speculation that the 27-year-old forward could be leaning toward asking out of Buffalo.

If Thompson becomes available, Berman believes Devils general manager Tom Fitzgerald should go all-in to land him. He suggested that no one, other than the Hughes brothers, Nico Hischier, Jesper Bratt, and Timo Meier, should be considered untouchable.

SPORTSNET: Player agent Brian Bartlett said his client, Alex Tuch, has paused contract negotiations with the Sabres. Bartlett indicated they weren’t able to get a deal done during the offseason, and that things are on the back burner for now.

Tuch, 29, is among the notable forwards eligible for unrestricted free-agent status next summer. Bartlett indicated that there had been good, consistent communication with Sabres management, adding that his client informed them that he was happy to stay in Buffalo.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Sabres’ 1-3-0 start has already made them a hot topic for trade conjecture. If they don’t snap out of this early-season funk, it would lead to significant changes in the front office and behind the bench, subsequently leading to roster changes if things don’t improve.

Thompson, Tuch, Dahlin, Power, and Byram will definitely draw the most attention if the Sabres decide to tear down the roster and rebuild again.

Tuch’s UFA status for next summer makes him the most obvious trade candidate, which is why he’s already surfaced in media trade chatter. However, he could be joined by one or more of the other core players if any of them finally reach the limit of their patience with the club’s current direction.

UPDATE ON LEAFS WINGER NICK ROBERTSON

THE ATHLETIC: Jonas Siegel and Chris Johnston noted the recent trade speculation swirling around Toronto Maple Leafs winger Nick Robertson.

Siegel and Johnston believe the Pittsburgh Penguins and Columbus Blue Jackets as potential trade destinations.

The Penguins are rebuilding and targeting players in Robertson’s age group, plus there’s his connection with Penguins general manager (and former Leafs GM) Kyle Dubas. Columbus doesn’t have the same apparent need for a scoring winger, but they believe the Blue Jackets should still call.

TORONTO SUN: Terry Koshan also noted Robertson’s return to the rumor mill. However, he believes the Leafs are better off hanging onto him, citing his goal-scoring potential despite his early-season drought. Trading him for a draft pick would free up his $1.85 million salary for this season, but Koshan feels that money is better spent on keeping him.

SPECTOR’S NOTE: The Leafs likely see Robertson as a depth forward worth retaining in case injuries strike the lineup. Unless they go into a tailspin and drop out of playoff contention, which is unlikely, trading him for a draft pick doesn’t improve their roster.

The Blue Jackets aren’t a suitable destination for Robertson unless injuries deplete the ranks of their wingers this season. Seigel and Johnston noted that Yegor Chinakhov can’t crack the Jackets roster, so it’s unlikely Robertson would fare better.

FLAMES SEEK BLUELINE HELP

DAILY FACEOFF‘s Anthony Di Marco stated that the Calgary Flames are looking for “a young, left-shot defenseman with size.” He pointed out that they have “too many bodies on 1-way deals and want to move some out.”

Di Marco heard that the Flames would like to move Jake Bean and Daniil Miromanov. He’s heard they like Philadelphia Flyers defenseman Egor Zamula, who played his junior hockey in Calgary.