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Photo Credit: Sergei Belski / USA Today SportsWaivers may end up forcing the Flames’ hands when it comes to putting together their starting roster for the 2017-18 season.

For most players, their waiver eligibility status doesn’t really change anything: they’d be in the NHL regardless. And for some, it may be useful. For example, if the Flames decide they want Jon Gillies or David Rittich to be their backup, they can do that: neither prospective goalie requires waivers, meaning both can be sent down and recalled as the team pleases.

That will no longer be the case for a handful of prospects, however.

To be concerned with waivers – or not?

Two seasons ago, Joni Ortio’s waiver eligibility forced…