Flames News Nuggets 2/28 - Tough Loss, Wotherspoon Recalled, Sopel Retires

Flames News

• The Flames weren't quite able to get it done against the Islanders.  They lost two to one. (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
• Tyler Wotherspoon was recalled from Adirondack. (Matchsticks and Gasoline)
• Fans everywhere play "guess Mark Giordano's injury." (Calgary Herald)
• The Flames defense is pretty bad in case you haven't been paying attention. (Flames Nation)
• Ramo talks about his 37 save performance in the loss. (See entrance video)

In the System

• The Adirondack Flames recalled Taylor Vause from the Colorado Eagles. (Adirondack Flames)
• Adirondack defeated Utica four to nothing. (Adirondack Flames)
• The Eagles lost to the Alaska Aces three to one. (Reporter Herald)
• Sam Bennett had an assist, took a penalty and was plus one for the Frontenacs. (OHL)

Around the League

• Brent Sopel retired. (Chicago Tribune)
• Matt Calvert went on I.R. with a concussion. (Sportsnet)
• Stephane Veilleaux was placed on waivers. (Star Tribune)
• The Blackhawks acquired Kimmo Timonen from the Flyers for two draft picks. (Second City Hockey)

The (Other) Hockey Games (Click Teams for Recaps)

• The Bruins squeaked by the Devils three to two in overtime.
• The Hurricanes shut out the Capitals three to nothing.
• The Lightning shut out the Blackhawks four to nothing.
• The Avalanche outlasted the Stars five to four in the shootout.
• The Ducks came back to win in the third against the Kings four to two.