Flames Daily: Schadenfreude, Martin Pospisil Comparables

Saturday will mark a full month since the Flames last played hockey. A 5-1 win over the San Jose Sharks that saw Dustin Wolf get within 8.9 seconds of his first NHL shutout.

It was not meant to be. Sharks sniper Fabian Zetterlund roofed a snap shot over the 23-year-old’s glove after Martin Pospisil took a meanless roughing call with 1:43 left on the clock.

With that said, there is still plenty of hockey to watch. The Canucks and Oilers are having a series to remember that is now tied 2-2.

For those who embrace the German concept of schadenfreude, Vancouver’s devotion to intimidating Edmonton superstar Connor McDavid has been particularly enjoyable this postseason. Canucks head coach Rick Tochett has had the Vancouver blue line pulling out all the stops in an attempt to minimize the Richmond Hill, Ontario, product.

For more on that, check out CHN’s showcase of two devastating sequences in game three against McDavid and Evander Kane.

[GOTTA SEE IT: Connor McDavid Gets Rough Treatment from Zadorov, Soucy]

On to the Daily.

Following the NHL on any given morning, afternoon, or evening can be an arduous process. Look at one site, check another; that can take a lot out of your day. The Flames Daily finds the Flames news you may have missed and sprinkles in some drama from around the League.      

For example, KHL forward Maxim Tsyplakov appears to be getting attention from the Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs, and Montreal Canadiens following a breakout 35-goal season. Marc Dumont breaks down what type of game Tsyplakov plays and why Montreal might be an ideal fit.

[Scouting Profile: Canadiens Interested In Standout KHL Forward]