What Happened
The Calgary Flames reduced their training-camp roster to 27 players on Friday, assigning seven players to the AHL's Calgary Wranglers and placing eight others on waivers for the purpose of AHL assignment. Forward Chase Harrington was also assigned to the WHL's Spokane Chiefs. The moves leave Calgary with three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 16 forwards ahead of Thursday's season opener against the Seattle Kraken.
Key Details
- Assigned to AHL Wranglers: Andrew Basha, Hunter Brzustewicz, Jonathan Castagna, Will Dineen, Tyson Gross, Axel Hurtig, Arsenii Sergeev
- Placed on waivers for AHL assignment: Michael Benning, Andreas Englund, Jake Livingstone, Dryden Hunt, Ben Jones, Rory Kerins, Sam Morton, William Stromgren
- Chase Harrington assigned to WHL Spokane Chiefs
- Camp roster: 3 goaltenders, 8 defencemen, 16 forwards
- Season opener: Thursday vs. Seattle Kraken, 7 p.m. MT / 9 p.m. ET
What It Means
The Flames are finalizing their opening-night roster by moving younger and depth players to the AHL and junior ranks. The eight waiver placements give those players a chance to clear and report to the Wranglers, while the 27 remaining players compete for the final spots before the season begins Thursday.
What's Next
The Flames will open the regular season on Thursday against the Seattle Kraken. The eight players placed on waivers must clear before they can be assigned to the AHL Wranglers.