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The bags were packed after the Edmonton Oilers’ comeback 5–4 overtime victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Monday night, as the team prepared to embark on a marathon seven-game Eastern Conference road trip.

NHL News / Yardbarker / October 31

Five biggest surprises from first month of NHL season

This was supposed to be a long rebuilding year for the Penguins, but don't tell them that.

...and five biggest disappointments from first month of NHL season

Bruins HC Marco Sturm provides update on top center Elias Lindholm

Nick Schmaltz's remarkable start for Mammoth almost didn't happen

Is the Penguins’ early season performance a trick?

Trevor Zegras is fitting in quite nicely with the Flyers

Philadelphia Flyers News / Daily Faceoff / October 14

Flyers to present Bernie Parent goalie mask to player of the game

A legend is being honored by his former team by using a familiar piece of equipment to highlight today’s stars. Following the team’s 5-2 win over the Florida Panthers on Monday night, the Philadelphia Flyers introduced a new “trophy” to be awarded to the player of the game.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Breakaway on SI / October 14

Flyers Goalie Stands Tall in Home Opener Victory

In his second regular-season start as a Philadelphia Flyer, Dan Vladar gave the 19,421 fans at Xfinity Mobile Arena plenty to cheer about — and a glimpse of what might be the club’s most stabilizing presence in years.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / September 25

Ranking all 32 NHL goalie tandems for 2025-26

Is it more valuable to have one dominant goaltender or two very good ones? It depends on the time of year. Come the postseason, there’s a correlation between trusting one bellcow starter and winning the Stanley Cup.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / August 27

Breaking down the Calgary Flames’ backup goalie battle

To no real surprise, Dan Vladar left the Calgary Flames this offseason for the Philadelphia Flyers. Vladar left searching for a starting role somewhere else.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / August 2

How will the Flames juggle their many goaltenders in 2025-26?

Man, the Calgary Flames organization has a lot of goaltenders under contract. Sure, backup netminder Dan Vladar departed the organization in free agency on July 1, signing in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Flyers News / Breakaway on SI / July 15

What Flyers Are Getting in New Goaltender

When Dan Vladar arrived in Philadelphia this offseason, it didn’t spark a fan frenzy, and that’s exactly the point. The Philadelphia Flyers, still threading the needle between rebuilding and remaining competitive, weren’t looking for a blockbuster move in net.

Philadelphia Flyers News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 8

Grading Dan Vladar, Christian Dvorak contracts with Flyers

The Philadelphia Flyers, who have not been to the Stanley Cup Playoffs since 2020, are banking on the latest moves from general manager Daniel Briere that their drought could soon come to an end.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flyers sign Dan Vladar to two-year contract

The Philadelphia Flyers are locking up their goaltending for the next couple of years. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Flyers announced that the team has signed goaltender Dan Vladar to a two-year contract.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

Flames News & Rumors: Reschny, Potter, Vladar & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, the Flames selected Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter with their two first-round selections in the draft on Friday night.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 28

4 Teams Calgary Flames Goalie Dan Vladar Could Find Bigger Role With

Despite their best efforts to bring him back with a contract extension, Calgary Flames backup goaltender Dan Vladar has officially chosen to test the free-agent market.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 27

Kevin Rooney and Anthony Mantha likely headed to free agency, offer on table for Dan Vladar: Conroy

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy held court with members of the local media on Thursday afternoon in advance of Friday’s opening round of the 2025 NHL Draft.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 11

Flames’ Vladar Would Be Foolish to Test Free Agency

The Calgary Flames were pleased enough with Dan Vladar over the second half of the 2024-25 season to reportedly offer him a contract extension. In fact, it sounds as though they have put more than one offer on the table for the 27-year-old goaltender, but at this point, he has yet to agree to any deal.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Flames News & Rumors: Vladar, Kirkland, Huska & More

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, it’s beginning to look more and more likely that Dan Vladar will not be returning to the organization for the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 1

What does the Flames future hold for netminder Dan Vladar?

When it comes to the Calgary Flames, after the 2024-25 season we know one thing for sure: Dustin Wolf is going to be between the pipes for the foreseeable future in pretty much every important game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 20

IIHF World Championship day 11 recap: Dan Vladar shines as round robin nears the end.

Day 11 of the IIHF men’s World Championship tournament arrives as some teams close out their round-robin schedules. It was a day of tight contests and future implications.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 15

Adam Klapka joins Dan Vladar, Roman Cervenka in Czech lineup against Hungary at Worlds

Flames forward Adam Klapka became the tallest player to participate at the 2025 IIHF Men’s World Championship when he entered the lineup for Team Czechia against Team Hungary on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 13

IIHF World Championship Day 4 recap: Vladar starts, Honzek scores

The IIHF Worlds continue with a lighter day featuring just four games on the schedule. It was the third game of the tournament to go into overtime. While the Austrians struggled with penalties, it was their goaltender, David Kickert, who kept them in it with 30 saves.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 5

Flames netminder Dan Vladar appears on Daily Faceoff’s top 50 pending unrestricted free agent list

The Calgary Flames have seven games remaining in their 2024-25 regular season schedule. Following the season – whether or not they have playoff games in their future – a few players are on expiring contracts and could become unrestricted free agents on July 1.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 30

Dan Vladar Wants to Stay with Flames Despite Trade Rumors

Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar has made it clear that he wants to remain with the team, expressing his desire to re-sign before the trade deadline.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 14

Trade buzz growing: Teams want several Calgary Flames players

With the Calgary Flames starting to come back to Earth after their red-hot start to the season, the trade chatter has picked up.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 29, 2024

4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames’ Dan Vladar

There are still some months to go before the 2025 Trade Deadline, but many players are already starting to be discussed as potential candidates to be moved.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 26, 2024

Could Flames netminder Dan Vladar be the answer for Colorado’s goaltending woes?

Several teams in the National Hockey League wish they had better goaltending. One of them is the Colorado Avalanche, particularly after an eventful evening on Monday night where they allowed eight goals against the Tampa Bay Lightning.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 21, 2024

Flames goaltender to undergo season-ending hip surgery

The Flames will be without one of their goaltenders for the remainder of the season.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / February 9, 2024

Calgary Flames place Dan Vladar on injured reserve with lower-body injury

The Calgary Flames have announced that goaltender Dan Vladar has been placed on injured reserve due to a lower-body injury. According to Flames head coach Ryan Huska, Vladar, 26, was injured during the warmup before Thursday’s game against the New Jersey Devils.