2015 Calgary Flames Training Camp Thread [Starts Thu Sept. 17]

[Lunatik]

Training Camp begins Thursday!

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=779380&navid=DL|CGY|home

CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames open their 2015 training camp with fitness testing and medicals at WinSport on Thursday, September 17th with media availability beginning at 10:30 AM (approximately). The first on-ice sessions are scheduled for Friday, September 18th starting at 9:00 AM at WinSport. All on ice sessions are open for viewing to the public. The camp roster and groupings will be made available on Thursday, September 17th.

The Flames will play eight preseason games (4 home, 4 away) in preparation for the start of the 2015-16 season. The first games will see the Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers in a split squad match-up on Monday, September 21st at the Scotiabank Saddledome and in Edmonton at Rexall Place. Calgary opens up the 2015-16 regular season at the Scotiabank Saddledome as they host the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, October 7th.

Media are welcome to attend all on-ice sessions. Players will be available upon request following the conclusion of each training day.

CAMP SCHEDULE​

Friday, September 18th
9:00 AM - Practice Team A (McDonald) - Arena C
10:00 AM - Game Team A (McDonald) vs. Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Snyder-WinSport
11:00 AM - Practice - Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Snyder-WinSport
12:00 PM - Practice - Team C (McCrimmon) - Arena C

Saturday, September 19th
9:00 AM - Practice - Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Arena C
10:00 AM - Game - Team B (Nieuwendyk) vs. Team C (McCrimmon) - Snyder-WinSport
11:00 AM - Practice - Team C (McCrimmon) - Snyder-WinSport
12:00 PM - Practice - Team A (McDonald) - Snyder-WinSport

Sunday, September 20th
9:00 AM - Practice - Team C (McCrimmon) - Arena C
10:00 AM - Game - Team C (McCrimmon) vs. Team A (McDonald) - Snyder-WinSport
11:00 AM - Practice - Team A (McDonald) - Snyder-WinSport
12:00 PM - Practice - Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Arena C

Monday, September 21st
9:00 AM - Pre-Game Skate Game Group (in Edmonton) - Saddledome
10:15 AM - Pre-Game Skate Game Group (in Calgary) - Saddledome
12:00 PM - Practice - Non-game group - Saddledome
7:00 PM - Game - Edmonton @ Calgary (split squad) - Saddledome
7:00 PM - Game - Calgary @ Edmonton (split squad) - Rexall Place

Tuesday, September 22nd
RECOVERY DAY – NO MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Wednesday, September 23rd
8:30 AM - Practice - Players not travelling to Colorado - Saddledome
10:00 AM - Practice - Game group travelling to Colorado - Saddledome

GOALTENDERS (3 remaining)

- # - | --- --- Player Name --- --- | --- Contract Status --- | --- Roster Status ---
1 | Hiller, Jonas | One Way (w) |
31 | Ramo, Karri | One Way (w) |
36 | Gillies, Jon | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
37 | Ortio, Joni | One Way (w) |
40 | Simpson, Kent | AHL Contract | Cut 09.25.15
70 | Schneider, Nick | Two Way | Cut 09.25.15
72 | McDonald, Mason | Two Way | Cut 09.26.15

DEFENSEMEN (6 + 2 injured remaining)

- # - | --- --- Player Name --- --- | --- Contract Status --- | --- Roster Status ---
3 | Murray, Douglas (w) | Tryout | Cut 09.25.15
4 | Russell, Kris (w) | One Way |
5 | Giordano, Mark (w) | One Way |
6 | Wideman, Dennis (w) | One Way |
7 | Brodie, T.J. (w) | One Way | Injured [Hand]
15 | Smid, Ladislav (w) | One Way | Injured [Neck]
26 | Wotherspoon, Tyler | Two Way | Cut 10.02.15
27 | Hamilton, Dougie (w) | One Way |
29 | Engelland, Deryk (w) | One Way |
33 | Stevenson, Dustin | AHL Contract | Cut 09.26.15
43 | Nakladal, Jakub | Two Way | Cut 10.02.15
44 | Wilson, Ryan (w) | Tryout | Cut 10.04.15
50 | Sieloff, Patrick | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15 and 10.02.15
53 | Morrison, Kenney | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15 and 10.02.15
54 | Andersson, Rasmus | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
55 | Johnson, Aaron (w) | AHL Contract | Cut 09.25.15
58 | Kylington, Oliver | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
61 | Kulak, Brett | Two Way |
63 | Culkin, Ryan | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
73 | Kanzig, Keegan | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
98 | Bruce, Riley | Unsigned Draft Pick | Cut 09.20.15

FORWARDS (13 + 1 injured remaining)

- # - | --- --- Player Name --- --- | --- Contract Status --- | --- Roster Status ---
8 | Colborne, Joe (w) | One Way | Injured [Broken Thumb]
11 | Backlund, Mikael (w) | One Way |
13 | Gaudreau, Johnny | Two Way |
16 | Jooris, Josh (w) | Two Way |
17 | Bouma, Lance (w) | One Way |
18 | Stajan, Matt (w) | One Way |
19 | Jones, David (w) | One Way |
21 | Raymond, Mason (w) | One Way | Waived 10.05.15
22 | Shore, Drew (w) | Two Way | Waived/Cut 10.02.15
23 | Monahan, Sean (w) | Two Way |
24 | Hudler, Jiri (w) | One Way |
28 | Poirier, Emile | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
32 | Byron, Paul (w) | One Way | Waived 10.05.15/Claimed by MTL
45 | Klimchuk, Morgan | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
46 | Arnold, Bill | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
47 | Baillie, Tyson | Tryout | Cut 09.20.15
48 | Van Brabant, Bryce | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
51 | Agostino, Ken | Two Way | Cut 09.27.15
52 | Bollig, Brandon (w) | One Way |
56 | Lomberg, Ryan | AHL Contract | Cut 09.25.15
57 | Grant, Derek | Two Way | Waived/Cut 09.27.15
60 | Granlund, Markus | Two Way | Cut 10.05.15
62 | Carroll, Austin | Two Way | Cut 09.25.15
64 | Hathaway, Garnet | Two Way | Cut 10.02.15
65 | Elson, Turner | Two Way | Waived/Cut 09.27.15
67 | Frolik, Michael (w) | One Way |
71 | Smith, Hunter | Two Way | Cut 09.25.15
76 | Riley, Blair | AHL Contract | Cut 09.27.15
78 | Heard, Mitchell | AHL Contract | Cut 09.25.15
79 | Ferland, Michael (w) | One Way |
85 | Marcotte, Louick | AHL Contract | Cut 09.25.15
86 | Burke, Taylor | Tryout | Cut 09.20.15
87 | Marchment, Mason | Tryout | Cut 09.20.15
88 | Mangiapane, Andrew | Unsigned Draft Pick | Cut 09.22.15
89 | Karnaukhov, Pavel | Unsigned Draft Pick | Cut 09.20.15
93 | Bennett, Sam | Two Way |

(w) indicates a player must clear waivers to be sent to the AHL is signed to an AHL contract.

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[Lunatik]

I know it doesn't matter too much but I suspect one of Ryan Wilson or Aaron Johnson will wear #44 and Douglas Murray #3.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

100TG, small thing but isn't Joni's contract a 1-way as of this season?

This is awesome! Roy and Bruce are probably the ones first to be sent home. I wonder if Roy will continue to play hockey and if so, where?

 

[Lunatik]

100TG, small thing but isn't Joni's contract a 1-way as of this season?

This is awesome! Roy and Bruce are probably the ones first to be sent home. I wonder if Roy will continue to play hockey and if so, where?

Yes he is, I kinda copied and pasted from last year and missed that change

 

[Lunatik]

also added waiver status. players who must clear to be demoted are noted with a (w)

 

[RedHot]

Anyone know if any of the camp will be open to the public to watch?

 

[Lunatik]

Anyone know if any of the camp will be open to the public to watch?

I believe it usually is. I will post the schedule and attendance information as I find it and will add it to the OP. I also encourage others to do the same if they find any info and I will also add it to the OP

 

[RedHot]

I believe it usually is. I will post the schedule and attendance information as I find it and will add it to the OP. I also encourage others to do the same if they find any info and I will also add it to the OP

Thanks. Will do

 

[Lunatik]

Also of note I've read on CP that preseason tickets are on sale really cheap

 

[Lunatik]

Camp Schedule is out.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=779380&navid=DL|CGY|home

CALGARY, AB -- The Calgary Flames open their 2015 training camp with fitness testing and medicals at WinSport on Thursday, September 17th with media availability beginning at 10:30 AM (approximately). The first on-ice sessions are scheduled for Friday, September 18th starting at 9:00 AM at WinSport. All on ice sessions are open for viewing to the public. The camp roster and groupings will be made available on Thursday, September 17th.

The Flames will play eight preseason games (4 home, 4 away) in preparation for the start of the 2015-16 season. The first games will see the Flames take on the Edmonton Oilers in a split squad match-up on Monday, September 21st at the Scotiabank Saddledome and in Edmonton at Rexall Place. Calgary opens up the 2015-16 regular season at the Scotiabank Saddledome as they host the Vancouver Canucks on Wednesday, October 7th.

Media are welcome to attend all on-ice sessions. Players will be available upon request following the conclusion of each training day.

CAMP SCHEDULE​

Friday, September 18th
9:00 AM - Practice Team A (McDonald) - Arena C
10:00 AM - Game Team A (McDonald) vs. Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Snyder-WinSport
11:00 AM - Practice - Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Snyder-WinSport
12:00 PM - Practice - Team C (McCrimmon) - Arena C

Saturday, September 19th
9:00 AM - Practice - Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Arena C
10:00 AM - Game - Team B (Nieuwendyk) vs. Team C (McCrimmon) - Snyder-WinSport
11:00 AM - Practice - Team C (McCrimmon) - Snyder-WinSport
12:00 PM - Practice - Team A (McDonald) - Snyder-WinSport

Sunday, September 20th
9:00 AM - Practice - Team C (McCrimmon) - Arena C
10:00 AM - Game - Team C (McCrimmon) vs. Team A (McDonald) - Snyder-WinSport
11:00 AM - Practice - Team A (McDonald) - Snyder-WinSport
12:00 PM - Practice - Team B (Nieuwendyk) - Arena C

Monday, September 21st
9:00 AM - Pre-Game Skate Game Group (in Edmonton) - Saddledome
10:15 AM - Pre-Game Skate Game Group (in Calgary) - Saddledome
12:00 PM - Practice - Non-game group - Saddledome
7:00 PM - Game - Edmonton @ Calgary (split squad) - Saddledome
7:00 PM - Game - Calgary @ Edmonton (split squad) - Rexall Place

Tuesday, September 22nd
RECOVERY DAY – NO MEDIA AVAILABILITY

Wednesday, September 23rd
8:30 AM - Practice - Players not travelling to Colorado - Saddledome
10:00 AM - Practice - Game group travelling to Colorado - Saddledome

 

[BlowPhish]

Couldnt have imagined this kind of system depth in the last 10 years. Wow so pumped! Goal and d especially!

 

[Bouma Fett*]

So that 10:00am Saturday game is open for public? Is it free? Thinking of going to watch that

 

[Lunatik]

So that 10:00am Saturday game is open for public? Is it free? Thinking of going to watch that

I did not see anything about cost, so I'm not sure on that IIRC they have asked for food bank donations for admittance in the past.

 

[ShotDownInFlames]

what about Derek Grant

 

[Anglesmith]

Tons of content popping up on twitter today.

 

[Anglesmith]

Joe Colborne is up 14 lbs. this season to 224 lbs. That's a lot of lubs.

 

[Anglesmith]

Joe Colborne is going to be full-on from the beginning of training camp, but will be starting out with a brace on his wrist.

Ladi Smid is awaiting medical clearance, and hopes to be able to join in with contact in mid-October. Says his neck is feeling a lot better, though.

 

[Calculon]

 

[OvermanKingGainer]

Joe Colborne is going to be full-on from the beginning of training camp, but will be starting out with a brace on his wrist.

Ladi Smid is awaiting medical clearance, and hopes to be able to join in with contact in mid-October. Says his neck is feeling a lot better, though.

Will be interesting to see who wins the #7 D spot in his stead as game 1 is October 7th:

Ryan Wilson
Jakub Nakladal
Tyler Wotherspoon
Kenney Morrison

Are the four leading candidates. Plus as dark horses, there's always the chance of Brett Kulak and Rasmus Andersson.

 

[Anglesmith]

Will be interesting to see who wins the #7 D spot in his stead as game 1 is October 7th:

Ryan Wilson
Jakub Nakladal
Tyler Wotherspoon
Kenney Morrison

Are the four leading candidates. Plus as dark horses, there's always the chance of Brett Kulak and Rasmus Andersson.

And Oliver Kylington, if you listen to Hox.

 

[Calculon]

Highly doubt any of Kylington, Andersson, Kulak, Morrison, etc. win the number 7D spot. If any of them are good enough, more likely they win the 6th spot and push Engelland out, although that's not likely either. The organization wants them all to play and over-ripen, not sit in the press box on a nightly basis and watch.

I'd say Wotherspoon is the most likely choice given Nakladal may need some time to adjust to North American ice and as Wilson has barely played hockey in the last year. Johnson at best earns an AHL deal and Murray gets cut as soon as the Flames don't need his veteran status anymore.

If Wotherspoon isn't ready, and no one else from camp is suitable, a waiver claim might not be out of the question.

 

[Johnny Hoxville]

Any Oliver Kylington, if you listen to Hox.

I believe!

 

[joeyabs]

So that 10:00am Saturday game is open for public? Is it free? Thinking of going to watch that

All free and public, about 400 seats in the snyder rink.

 

[Calculon]

A couple of articles suggesting Hiller is the odd man out.

Flames goalie Joni Ortio likely to stay around when club resolves crowded crease issue

Plenty can happen between now and opening night Oct. 7, but assuming Ortio has a good training camp starting today, logic dictates Hiller will be the odd man out.

The Flames would likely love to trade Hiller to a team suffering a training camp injury and in need of a proven starter. However, the return would be minimal and it’s more likely he’ll be waiver-bound, setting up a scenario where Hiller would either be plucked by another team or off for a stint with the Flames’ AHL club.

The team certainly doesn’t want to carry three goalies on the roster much past opening night, and the one they’d least like to lose is the youngest, cheapest and most promising one — Ortio.

Is Jonas Hiller the odd man out in the Calgary Flames goaltender situation?

With Karri Ramo re-signed on Canada Day and up-and-comer Joni Ortio now on a one-way pact, many folks have Hiller pegged as the odd-man-out in Calgary’s crowded crease.

 

[Bouma Fett*]

That seems like all guesswork and speculation not like something coming from management.