While we wait to see if Calgary makes significant changes to their roster, it appears a slight philosophy shift is already underway. It’s my belief the Flames are targeting a younger group for next season, with a couple depth doors opening up this month. If this is how the summer continues to play out, training camp should offer plenty of opportunity for some of Calgary’s inexperienced, but promising, young prospects.
Pending unrestricted free agents Joakim Nordstrom and Nikita Nesterov have already joined CSKA Moscow in the KHL, instantly vacating regular roster spots from last season.