Ryan Francis is no longer a Calgary Flames prospect.
The Flames opted against signing Francis prior to 3:00 p.m. MT on Wednesday, meaning their exclusive signing rights to the 2020 fifth-round pick have now expired.
Francis, 20, will be eligible for selection in the upcoming 2022 NHL Draft. He scored 25 goals and 64 points in 54 games with the Saint John Sea Dogs of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League during the 2021–22 regular season; in four additional AHL games with the Stockton Heat this past year, Francis recorded zero points.
Including Francis, 28 prospects from around the league were not signed by their respective teams prior to Wednesday’s deadline.