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NHL Draft Day 2: Who the Calgary Flames Took
NHL Draft Day 2: Who the Calgary Flames Took

Edmonton Journal

timea day ago

  • Sport
  • Edmonton Journal

NHL Draft Day 2: Who the Calgary Flames Took

Article content Postmedia Network Article content The Calgary Flames loaded up on centres in the first round of the 2025 NHL Draft on Friday night. On Saturday, they doubled-down on that approach before going after the best players available with the rest of their picks. Let's take a look at who the Flames added to their prospect pool on Saturday, with comments from director of amateur scouting Tod Button about each. Article content Second round, No. 54 Theo Stockselius Position: Centre Height: 6-foot-3 Weight: 196 lbs. Team: Djurgarden Jr. What's his story: The third centre the Flames took in three picks after selecting Cole Reschny and Cullen Potter in Friday's first round, Stockselius averaged 1.28 points per game in the Swedish junior league and models his game on Flames captain Mikael Backlund, among others. He's got size, two-way instincts and a scoring touch, too. What Button said: Update coming … Third round, No. 80 Mace'o Phillips Position: Defence Height: 6-foot-6 Weight: 233 lbs. Team: U.S. National Team Development Program What's his story: Phillips is huge, he's strong and he's physical. By no means is he a finished product, but he's a left-handed blueliner and that's something the Flames could use more of. His size alone meant he was worth a swing and while scouting reports do note he's got to cut down on the penalties he takes, there's lots of time for him to improve there. Article content What Button said: Update coming … Fifth round, No. 114 Ethan Wyttenbach Position: Left-wing Height: 5-foot-10 Weight: 180 lbs. Team: Sioux Falls Stampede (USHL) What's his story: Wyttenbach was the first ever winner of The Gaudreau Award, which goes to the USHL player who best embodies the legacy of the late Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau. That's a pretty amazing connection with the Flames, given all Gaudreau accomplished in Calgary. The right-handed winger scored 24 goals and added 27 assists for the Stampede this year and is committed to playing at Quinnipiac University next season. What Button said: Update coming … Sixth round, No. 176 Aidan Lane Position: Right-wing Height: 6-foot-1 Weight: 193 lbs. Team: St. Andrew's College (Ontario High School) What's his story: Lane is heading to Harvard next season and if that leads to him being anywhere near the player that Matt Coronato's become, this will be the steal of the draft. Even if he never reaches Coronato's heights, Lane put up 13 points in 13 games for the Brampton Steelheads in the WHL after leaving St. Andrew's College, suggesting the offensive upside is real. What Button said: Update coming … Seventh round, No. 208 Jakob Leander Position: Defence Height: 6-foot-4 Weight: 196 lbs. Team: HV71 Jr. What's his story: Leander flew under the radar throughout the pre-draft process, but he's a big, right-shot defenceman who scored once and added five assists in 39 games in the Swedish under-20 junior league this past season. Article content Latest National Stories

Gardening: How to get a thicker lawn in Edmonton
Gardening: How to get a thicker lawn in Edmonton

Edmonton Journal

time3 days ago

  • Lifestyle
  • Edmonton Journal

Gardening: How to get a thicker lawn in Edmonton

Article content Q: I would appreciate your advice on how to get a fuller, healthier lawn. The lawn is five years old, a little patchy and has an inconsistent colour. I suspect a lack of topsoil and would welcome your feedback. A: Top dressing and overseeding will definitely help. Top dressing is simply adding soil to the top of the lawn. It should be done in small increments because adding too much soil in one application can kill the grass. I would not add more than 2.5 cm of top dressing at a time. The top dressing can be just topsoil, or it could be compost or a combination of the 2. I strongly recommend using pure compost or the combination rather than straight soil. The compost will help improve the organic content of the topsoil and this will help a great deal with adding the ability to retain more water. Article content You simply rake the top dressing into the grass. Make sure that you do not smother the grass. Knock off any soil that is attached to the grass blades. This can be done with a rake or by simply watering the lawn. Top dressing is normally done in the summer or early fall when the grass is tall and actively growing, but could also be done in late spring. Adding this top dressing will, over time, build up the level of the existing topsoil and should help to make the lawn healthier. To increase the benefit of top dressing, you could consider aerating the lawn before applying the top dressing. This will help to work the top dressing down more deeply as you rake it in. By adding 2.5 cm of top dressing each year, you can get a nice thick layer of topsoil in a few years. The bonus in using this method is that the lawn will benefit immediately from the nutrients in the soil/compost and this reduces the need for fertilizer applications. It is a very natural and eco-friendly way to fertilize the lawn. Article content After top dressing, you can seed the lawn. This makes for a thicker, richer-looking lawn. This technique is called overseeding. Apply a good quality grass seed mix right over the top dressing. Very gently mix the seed with the soil so the seed has good contact with the soil and keep well-watered. Top dressing and overseeding is an excellent way to rejuvenate an old lawn or to keep any lawn in top condition. Every week, Growing Things Outdoors runs online at or, if you prefer an epaper format, Latest National Stories

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