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A pipeline explosion near the small town of Elmwood in Oklahoma's panhandle shot flames 500 feet into the air, reportedly visible from three states. No injuries were reported, and minimal damage occurred to the surrounding area. The official cause of the blast is still under investigation, but it is believed to have started after a feeder pipe leading into a larger main natural gas pipeline ruptured.
The Vancouver Canucks acquire Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in a trade that also involves multiple prospects and draft picks. Lindholm's addition is seen as a significant boost for the Canucks, addressing their need for a versatile center. The Flames receive a 2024 first-round pick, prospects, and a conditional fourth-rounder in the trade. While the Canucks are praised for making a bold move to improve their team, the Flames' return is considered relatively underwhelming, with mixed opinions on the overall trade grades for both teams.
The Vancouver Canucks acquired forward Elias Lindholm from the Calgary Flames in exchange for a 2024 first-round pick, Hunter Brzustewicz, Joni Jurmo, and a conditional 2024 fourth-round pick. Lindholm, a target of the New York Rangers, brings his playmaking and goal-scoring abilities to the top team in the Western Conference. The Flames also acquired Andrei Kuzmenko, while the Canucks added promising prospects in the trade.
The Edmonton Oilers and Calgary Flames faced off in the NHL Heritage Classic, with both teams donning themed uniforms. The Flames dressed as cowboys, while the Oilers dressed as oil rig workers. Flames goalie Jacob Markstrom had a spooky mask design. The NHL generally does a good job with these outdoor games, and fans are eagerly awaiting the upcoming Winter Classic between the Kraken and Golden Knights.
Two people have died after a small plane crashed and caught fire at Van Nuys Airport in the San Fernando Valley. The cause of the crash is currently unknown, and the airport was temporarily closed but has since reopened.
A sweet corn truck caught fire on Highway 52 in Rochester, Minnesota, engulfing it in flames. The incident occurred in the southbound lanes near the Civic Center Drive exit, and a video of the incident was captured by a viewer.
Flames shot up from the roof of a building in North Charlotte, as captured in a video.
Three people died in Murrieta, California, after their car caught fire following a single-vehicle collision. The crash occurred in the parking lot of Alta Murrieta Elementary School, and the car was engulfed in flames when authorities arrived. The driver and two other occupants were found deceased inside the vehicle. The cause of the crash is under investigation, while a man who was outside the car at the time of the incident sustained severe injuries and was taken to the hospital.
The Calgary Flames have traded forward Tyler Toffoli to the New Jersey Devils in exchange for forward Yegor Sharangovich and a 2023 second-round draft pick. Toffoli, coming off a career season, joins a Devils team poised to contend next year, while Sharangovich provided secondary scoring for New Jersey. The trade may be the first of several moves for the Flames, who face contract uncertainties with key players.
Flames defenseman Noah Hanifin has expressed his desire to return to the United States, but has not given the team a list of teams he would be willing to sign an extension with to facilitate a trade. Wild blueliner Alex Goligoski has decided to return next season, and with a full no-move clause, he will be sticking around. The Winnipeg Jets are gaining traction on a Pierre-Luc Dubois trade, with the Los Angeles Kings and Montreal Canadiens mentioned the most in recent trade rumors.