The Calgary Flames have successfully claimed defenceman Joel Hanley off waivers from the Dallas Stars. Hanley, a 32-year-old left shot player with 183 NHL games under his belt, is seen as an NHL player with a defense-first mentality by Flames' general manager Craig Conroy. Hanley is joining the Flames in Tampa and is expected to provide versatility on the blue line.
Interesting bit of info from #Flames head coach Ryan Huska today: He said after they claimed Joel Hanley off waivers, a current Stars plyr texted him to say what a great guy Hanley is. Seems like more than claiming a bottom pairing blueliner; Calgary going for a culture add too.
#Flames waiver claim Joel Hanley: “I just really want to help this team moving forward.”
Chatted with newly claimed d-man Joel Hanley this afternoon. Definitely excited to join Calgary, as sounds like he was AHL bound otherwise. Left shot but says he’s also comfortable on the right, where he’s spent most of this season. Hanley is meeting the team in Tampa. #Flames
#Flames general manager Craig Conroy on waiver claim Joel Hanley: “We view him as an NHL player who plays with a defence-first mentality and has good pace and mobility to his game.”
Calgary claims Joel Hanley off waivers from Dallas.
#Flames have claimed d-man Joel Hanley from Dallas. 32 years old, left shot. 183 NHL games to his name. https://t.co/WXMRzYOY0U
#Flames have claimed defenceman Joel Hanley off waivers from the Dallas Stars.
Joel Hanley is headed to Calgary. Claimed on waivers
Welcome to the C of Red, Joel! We have claimed defenceman Joel Hanley off of waivers from Dallas! #Flames | @original16beer https://t.co/I36T2ZVFoF
My mistake: Calgary claims Joel Hanley off waivers from Dallas.
Placed on NHL waivers today: Joel Hanley (DAL), Aaron Dell (LA) and Matthew Phillips (PIT).
Matthew Phillips goes back on waivers. https://t.co/VSiTjEtd16