Our NHL betting picks see the Calgary Flames crushing the San Jose Sharks behind the sharp Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri ...

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey looks at the scheduled games. It offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.

Growing up as a Flames fan in the '90s, Joseph was inspired by trailblazers Jarome Iginla, Fred Brathwaite and Grant Fuhr.

With Bahl and Zary poised to return to action, Calgary’s injured list has been whittled to two — Justin Kirkland (knee) and Anthony Mantha (knee) are both finished for the season.

And despite Calgary’s success, there are other weaknesses on the roster, particularly in the face-off circle. One of their ...