The NextGen Showcase against Edmonton (6pm, Flames.com)
The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers are set to face off in a 'NextGen Showcase' prospects game at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The event serves as a key evaluation opportunity for young players and prospects within both organizations.
Why it matters
Prospect showcases are vital for NHL teams to assess the development of future talent and depth players.
Friends, it’s time once again to do that hockey.
The Calgary Flames will welcome the Edmonton Oilers to the historic Scotiabank Saddledome for a prospects clash, entitled the NextGen Showcase! The game is intended to be the centrepiece of each club’s prospects training camp, and you can imagine players on both sides of the ice will be looking to make an impression on their respective club’s management and coaching staff.
The game begins at 6 p.m. MT! You can catch the game streamed on the Flames website and app! Tickets are still available at Ticketmaster for $10.
For a view from the other side, head on over to DFO Edmonton!
The Flames
Based on practices and reporting on morning skate from QR Calgary’s Pat Steinberg, here’s how we expect the Flames to look:
Matvei Gridin – Tyson Gross – Aydar Suniev
Simon Katolicky – Riley Boychuk – Joe Iginla
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