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Edmonton Journal
a day ago
- Sport
- Edmonton Journal
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Which goaltenders could Calgary target in 2025 NHL Draft?
Article content The Calgary Flames are counting on Calder Trophy finalist Dustin Wolf to be their workhorse starter for years to come. And while it alleviates some of the pressure, that doesn't mean that the Flames will stop searching for future puck-stopping stars. Article content This season: 1.75 goals-against average, .942 save percentage in 37 games with Krasnaya Armiya Moscow in Russia's junior league Measurements: 6-foot, 207 pounds The skinny: The Flames have drafted a Russian netminder in three of the past four years and, as that country continues to pump out many of the most promising between-the-pipes prospects, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them go that route again. While Arsenii Sergeev (2021), Yegor Yegorov (2023) and Kirill Zarubin (2024) were a bit under the radar, Andreyanov comes highly touted. In NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for 2025, he is listed as the top international goalie. Andreyanov has high-end athleticism, plays an aggressive style and posted an eye-popping stat-line this season in the MHL. If the Flames want him, he might have to be a second-round swing. Louis-Antoine Denault Article content Article content This season: 3.13 goals-against average, .902 save percentage in 41 games with QMJHL's Quebec Remparts Measurements: 6-foot-8, 206 pounds The skinny: At 6-foot-8, Denault can look eye-to-eye with Flames skyscraper Adam Klapka. This former basketball player isn't being billed as a slam-dunk, but his measurements immediately make him one of the most intriguing dudes in this draft class. In fact, if he can complete the climb, he'd be the tallest netminder to ever appear in an NHL game. He and Wolf would certainly be a unique combo. While Denault covers a lot of cage, he prides himself on his ability to read and track the play, so he's not a guy who is only good at being in the way. Mans Goos Hometown: Vasteras, Sweden This season: 3.16 goals-against average, .893 save percentage in 24 games with Farjestad in Sweden's junior league Measurements: 6-foot-5, 190 pounds Article content The skinny: The crowd in Vancouver loved to shout 'Luuuu!' and fans in Edmonton are still screaming 'Stuuuu!' Perhaps, Scotia Place in Calgary could someday echo with cries of 'Goooos!' This prospect offers a blend of size and raw athleticism, although he didn't get an opportunity to showcase his skills at the World Under-18 Championship, where he was instead cast as the backup with the Swedes figuring Love Harenstam — another great handle — was their best option. If the Flames do select Goos, current captain Mikael Backlund would approve. They hail from the same hometown. Three more, rapid fire … Alexei Medvedev, London Knights (OHL) — It has been a busy spring for Medvedev. The Russian celebrated both an OHL championship and Memorial Cup title with the London Knights — he didn't get a ton of TV time because he was the second-stringer through the playoffs — and then was one of five netminders invited to the draft combine. He had solid regular-season numbers, including a 2.79 goals-against average and .912 save percentage, and already has three winters of experience on the North American-sized ice. Article content Jack Ivankovic, Brampton Steelheads (OHL) — Ivankovic was between the pipes for Canada's golden group at the World Under-18s and while he had plenty of offensive support, he definitely did his part with a stingy 1.05 goals-against average and sparkling .961 save percentage. Ivankovic is under-sized at 5-foot-11 and 178 pounds but other teams should have learned their lesson after letting Wolf slip to the seventh round in 2019. This kid will continue his development at the University of Michigan. Michal Pradel, Tri City Storm (USHL) — Pradel was another standout at the World Under-18s and his stats with Team Slovakia — including a 2.46 goals-against average, .914 save percentage and a pair of shutouts — are arguably even more impressive because he wasn't behind a stacked squad. He dazzled scouts with 34 saves in a 1-0 shootout victory over Finland. At 6-foot-4 and with a reputation as a guy who can steal games, he's been rising up the rankings. And don't forget about the backstop in your own backyard … Anders Miller, Calgary Hitmen (WHL) — It's not a sure-thing that Miller will be drafted, but the staff at the Saddledome should have a good gauge on his potential. In 22 regular-season appearances with the Hitmen, he posted a 13-4-2 record with a 2.34 goals-against average and .909 save percentage. Miller, who is originally from Alaska, also made 10 playoff starts for the local WHL squad. He could be a late-round target. Latest National Stories
National Post
a day ago
- Sport
- National Post
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Which goaltenders could Calgary target in 2025 NHL Draft?
The Calgary Flames are counting on Calder Trophy finalist Dustin Wolf to be their workhorse starter for years to come. Article content And while it alleviates some of the pressure, that doesn't mean that the Flames will stop searching for future puck-stopping stars. Article content Article content Which masked men could be on their watch-list ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft? Here are a few potential targets: Article content Article content Measurements: 6-foot, 207 pounds Article content The skinny: The Flames have drafted a Russian netminder in three of the past four years and, as that country continues to pump out many of the most promising between-the-pipes prospects, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them go that route again. While Arsenii Sergeev (2021), Yegor Yegorov (2023) and Kirill Zarubin (2024) were a bit under the radar, Andreyanov comes highly touted. In NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for 2025, he is listed as the top international goalie. Andreyanov has high-end athleticism, plays an aggressive style and posted an eye-popping stat-line this season in the MHL. If the Flames want him, he might have to be a second-round swing. Article content Measurements: 6-foot-8, 206 pounds Article content The skinny: At 6-foot-8, Denault can look eye-to-eye with Flames skyscraper Adam Klapka. This former basketball player isn't being billed as a slam-dunk, but his measurements immediately make him one of the most intriguing dudes in this draft class. In fact, if he can complete the climb, he'd be the tallest netminder to ever appear in an NHL game. He and Wolf would certainly be a unique combo. While Denault covers a lot of cage, he prides himself on his ability to read and track the play, so he's not a guy who is only good at being in the way. Article content The skinny: The crowd in Vancouver loved to shout 'Luuuu!' and fans in Edmonton are still screaming 'Stuuuu!' Perhaps, Scotia Place in Calgary could someday echo with cries of 'Goooos!' This prospect offers a blend of size and raw athleticism, although he didn't get an opportunity to showcase his skills at the World Under-18 Championship, where he was instead cast as the backup with the Swedes figuring Love Harenstam — another great handle — was their best option. If the Flames do select Goos, current captain Mikael Backlund would approve. They hail from the same hometown.
Calgary Herald
a day ago
- Sport
- Calgary Herald
FLAMES RETOOL TRACKER: Which goaltenders could Calgary target in 2025 NHL Draft?
Article content The Calgary Flames are counting on Calder Trophy finalist Dustin Wolf to be their workhorse starter for years to come. Article content And while it alleviates some of the pressure, that doesn't mean that the Flames will stop searching for future puck-stopping stars. Article content Which masked men could be on their watch-list ahead of the 2025 NHL Draft? Here are a few potential targets: Article content Article content Article content Measurements: 6-foot, 207 pounds Article content The skinny: The Flames have drafted a Russian netminder in three of the past four years and, as that country continues to pump out many of the most promising between-the-pipes prospects, it wouldn't be a surprise to see them go that route again. While Arsenii Sergeev (2021), Yegor Yegorov (2023) and Kirill Zarubin (2024) were a bit under the radar, Andreyanov comes highly touted. In NHL Central Scouting's final rankings for 2025, he is listed as the top international goalie. Andreyanov has high-end athleticism, plays an aggressive style and posted an eye-popping stat-line this season in the MHL. If the Flames want him, he might have to be a second-round swing. Article content Hometown: Quebec City Article content Article content The skinny: At 6-foot-8, Denault can look eye-to-eye with Flames skyscraper Adam Klapka. This former basketball player isn't being billed as a slam-dunk, but his measurements immediately make him one of the most intriguing dudes in this draft class. In fact, if he can complete the climb, he'd be the tallest netminder to ever appear in an NHL game. He and Wolf would certainly be a unique combo. While Denault covers a lot of cage, he prides himself on his ability to read and track the play, so he's not a guy who is only good at being in the way.
Global News
10-05-2025
- Health
- Global News
Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes used to sleep better — should be better managed in pharmacies after the overdose death of an 18-year-old man south of Montreal in December 2023. The young man, whose identity is not revealed in the report made public, died of acute diphenhydramine poisoning at his home in St-Mathias-sur-Richelieu. On the morning of Dec. 11, 2023, the man was found by his mother in his bed, unconscious and laying on his back. Toxicological analysis found the man had a lethal level of diphenhydramine in his blood. The drug is the sedating ingredient in some over-the-counter antihistamines including the brand Benadryl, among others. The coroner found the circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the uncontrolled availability of a potentially lethal over-the-counter substance. He noted there is consensus about the risks of poisoning among scientific bodies, but it's not stored behind the counter. Story continues below advertisement 'I cannot understand why the sale of diphenhydramine … is not better controlled,' coroner Vincent Denault wrote. 'I can't understand why diphenhydramine is available over the counter, especially since Gravol, which also contains diphenhydramine, isn't available.' Get daily National news Get the day's top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Sign up for daily National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy In a report dated from late April but released this week, the coroner wrote the man's death is attributed to the acute toxicity of diphenhydramine, a central nervous system depressant which if consumed in sufficient quantities causes fatal respiratory depression and irregular heartbeat, which can lead to fatal cardiac arrhythmias. The coroner noted there were previously used empty jars and blister packs of diphenhydramine tablets in the man's bedroom. 'Was he taking them to sleep better? Could he have taken pills in the same way, but in larger quantities, during the night of December 10-11, 2023?' the coroner asked. Denault noted it wasn't the first time deaths have occurred due to the drug. The coroner has already weighed in on three previous Quebec investigations. There was an uptick around in 2020 after the so-called Benadryl TikTok challenge on social media invited users to consume large quantities of medication tablets containing diphenhydramine. 'The deaths of children have put a face to this dangerous trend,' Denault wrote. 'The scientific literature confirms that diphenhydramine is consumed in high doses for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects, and that people have used it to commit suicide.' Story continues below advertisement Denault's recommendation was for the provincial office of professions to take steps to amend regulations involving the sale of medicinal products, to classify diphenhydramine intended for oral administration in a section that requires more management by pharmacists. That management would include creating a file, noting the sale and carrying out a pharmacological study of the file. Denault also asked the coroner's office to share the report with the Collège des médecins du Québec — the province's College of Physicians — and the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec, the body that oversees pharmacists in the province. Jean-François Desgagné, president of the pharmacists' order, said this week the order would review the coroner's recommendation to reclassify the drug to assess the appropriateness of moving it behind the pharmacist's counter.
Hamilton Spectator
10-05-2025
- Health
- Hamilton Spectator
Quebec coroner calls for tougher controls over diphenhydramine sales after 2023 death
MONTREAL - A Quebec coroner is recommending that diphenhydramine — an antihistamine and sedative sometimes used to sleep better — should be better managed in pharmacies after the overdose death of an 18-year-old man south of Montreal in December 2023. The young man, whose identity is not revealed in the report made public, died of acute diphenhydramine poisoning at his home in St-Mathias-sur-Richelieu. On the morning of Dec. 11, 2023, the man was found by his mother in his bed, unconscious and laying on his back. Toxicological analysis found the man had a lethal level of diphenhydramine in his blood. The drug is the sedating ingredient in some over-the-counter antihistamines including the brand Benadryl, among others. The coroner found the circumstances surrounding the death raise questions about the uncontrolled availability of a potentially lethal over-the-counter substance. He noted there is consensus about the risks of poisoning among scientific bodies, but it's not stored behind the counter. 'I cannot understand why the sale of diphenhydramine … is not better controlled,' coroner Vincent Denault wrote. 'I can't understand why diphenhydramine is available over the counter, especially since Gravol, which also contains diphenhydramine, isn't available.' In a report dated from late April but released this week, the coroner wrote the man's death is attributed to the acute toxicity of diphenhydramine, a central nervous system depressant which if consumed in sufficient quantities causes fatal respiratory depression and irregular heartbeat, which can lead to fatal cardiac arrhythmias. The coroner noted there were previously used empty jars and blister packs of diphenhydramine tablets in the man's bedroom. 'Was he taking them to sleep better? Could he have taken pills in the same way, but in larger quantities, during the night of December 10-11, 2023?' the coroner asked. Denault noted it wasn't the first time deaths have occurred due to the drug. The coroner has already weighed in on three previous Quebec investigations. There was an uptick around in 2020 after the so-called Benadryl TikTok challenge on social media invited users to consume large quantities of medication tablets containing diphenhydramine. 'The deaths of children have put a face to this dangerous trend,' Denault wrote. 'The scientific literature confirms that diphenhydramine is consumed in high doses for its euphoric and hallucinogenic effects, and that people have used it to commit suicide.' Denault's recommendation was for the provincial office of professions to take steps to amend regulations involving the sale of medicinal products, to classify diphenhydramine intended for oral administration in a section that requires more management by pharmacists. That management would include creating a file, noting the sale and carrying out a pharmacological study of the file. Denault also asked the coroner's office to share the report with the Collège des médecins du Québec — the province's College of Physicians — and the Ordre des pharmaciens du Québec, the body that oversees pharmacists in the province. Jean-François Desgagné, president of the pharmacists' order, said this week the order would review the coroner's recommendation to reclassify the drug to assess the appropriateness of moving it behind the pharmacist's counter. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 10, 2025.
