Calgary Flames
· 2026-07-01
The Calgary Flames have announced their development camp roster, featuring 25 players, including four first-round picks.
The team is coming off a 34-39 record, standing 14th in the Western Conference, and on a W1 streak as of July 1.
The development camp will start on July 1 and run through July 3, with the first two days consisting of two goalie groups and two skater groups.
The final day will be dedicated to the three-on-three 'Snowy Cup' tournament.
Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 reported that Simon Nemec, Brennan Othmann, and William Stromgren received qualifying offers, while Johnny Beecher, Lucas Ciona, and others did not.
This means Nemec, Othmann, and Stromgren will have more time to negotiate deals with the Flames.
The camp roster includes undrafted, unsigned players such as Ryder Boulton and Brett Olson, who will attend camp alongside recently selected draft picks.
Henry Mews, the Flames' 74th overall selection in the 2024 NHL Entry Draft, will not participate in on-ice activities due to a season-ending injury.
The Flames are looking to improve their standing in the Western Conference, and the development camp is a crucial step in that process.
And with the qualifying offers announced, the team can now focus on free agency and building their roster for the upcoming season.
But the Flames still have a lot of work to do to become a competitive team in the Pacific Division.
So the development camp will be an important opportunity for the team to evaluate their prospects and make informed decisions about their roster.
The Flames' general manager, Craig Conroy, will be watching the camp closely to see which players will make an impact in the upcoming season.
With the NHL Entry Draft behind them, the Flames can now focus on the next steps in their offseason plan.
The team's fans will be eagerly awaiting the start of the new season, hoping to see improvement from the 34-39 record they posted last season.