There were no last\u002Dminute veteran additions when the Flames released their training camp roster on Wednesday
When the Flames released their training camp roster on Wednesday morning, there were no last-minute veteran additions. No professional tryout offers.
It’s a change compared to recent years under former GM Brad Treliving, but it’s consistent with what Conroy promised way back at the end of May.said at the time. “Come to training camp and earn a spot, take a jersey. Nobody’s going to give you a jersey in this league, you have to take it and I truly believe that.
“You have to do the work yourself, but there is going to be a chance. I think the guys felt like that’s all they’ve ever wanted, to know there’s some chances. I think in past years, as we’ve gotten close to training camp we’ve filled up roster spots with veteranand I think my goal is to let these guys battle it out and fight for it and see if they can do it.”Article content
The Flames will take the ice together for the first time on Thursday morning at the Saddledome. There will beCalgary Flames’ newest addition Yegor Sharangovich rides a stationary bike during fitness testing at Winsport on Wednesday.The group is divided into three squads, with the majority of Flames veterans broken up onto Team Vernon and Team Iginla, while Team McDonald will feature mostly younger prospects.
But there is lots of youth scattered throughout Team Vernon and Team Iginla and it’s notable that the team didn’t add any players on PTOs at the last minute. Last year, for example, the Flames brought in defenceman Josh Brook and forwards Cody Eakin and Sonny Milano right before camp.
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