2024 Main Training Camp Thread (Update 09/27: Parekh + 7 others cut) 46 players left in camp: 4G, 16D, 26F

[Lunatik]

Basha and Gridin sent down.
Nothing overly surprising yet.

thanks for the update

 

[Lunatik]

Goaltenders (6)

NO.	NAME	AGE	CAP HIT	WAIVERS	STATUS
1	Cooley, Devin	27	$775,000		In Camp
32	Wolf, Dustin	23	$850,000	Exempt	In Camp
40	Ignatjew, Waltteri	24	$870,000		In Camp
50	Radomsky, Matt	25	AHL Contract		In Camp
80	Vladar, Dan	27	$2,200,000		In Camp
81	Murphy, Connor	26	AHL Contract		In Camp

Defensemen (21)

NO.	NAME	AGE	CAP HIT	WAIVERS	STATUS
3	Grushnikov, Artem	21	$814,167	Exempt	In Camp
4	Andersson, Rasmus	27	$4,550,000		In Camp
7	Bahl, Kevin	24	$1,050,000		In Camp
8	Barrie, Tyson	33	PTO		In Camp
24	Bean, Jake	26	$1,750,000		In Camp
26	Tinordi, Jarred	32	$800,000		In Camp
37	Kuznetsov, Yan	22	$775,000	Exempt	In Camp
44	Hanley, Joel	33	$787,500		In Camp
46	Aspirot, Jonathan	25	$775,000		In Camp
48	Brzustewicz, Hunter	19	$950,000	Exempt	In Camp
52	Weegar, MacKenzie	30	$6,250,000		In Camp
55	Jamieson, Eric	19	Unsigned Prospect		Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Everett Silvertips
56	Mews, Henry	18	Unsigned Prospect		Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Ottawa 67s
57	Jurmo, Joni	22	$850,000	Exempt	In Camp
59	Morin, Etienne	19	$903,400	Exempt	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Moncton Wildcats
62	Miromanov, Daniil	27	$1,250,000		In Camp
67	Hurtig, Axel	19	Unsigned Prospect		Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Calgary Hitmen
72	Poirier, Jeremie	22	$823,333	Exempt	In Camp
89	Parekh, Zayne	18	$975,000	Exempt	In Camp
94	Pachal, Brayden	25	$775,000		In Camp
98	Solovyov, Ilya	24	$775,000		In Camp

Forwards (37)

NO.	NAME	AGE	CAP HIT	WAIVERS	STATUS
10	Huberdeau, Jonathan	31	$10,500,000		In Camp
11	Backlund, Mikael	35	$4,500,000		In Camp
15	Hunt, Dryden	28	$775,000		In Camp
17	Sharangovich, Yegor	26	$3,100,000		In Camp
20	Coleman, Blake	32	$4,900,000		In Camp
21	Rooney, Kevin	31	$1,300,000		In Camp
22	Pelletier, Jakob	23	$800,000		In Camp
27	Coronato, Matt	21	$925,000	Exempt	In Camp
39	Mantha, Anthony	30	$3,500,000		In Camp
42	Honzek, Samuel	19	$918,333		In Camp
43	Klapka, Adam	24	$775,000	Exempt	In Camp
45	Morton, Sam	25	$870,000	Exempt	In Camp
47	Zary, Connor	22	$863,333		In Camp
49	Basha, Andrew	18	Unsigned Prospect		Cut 09/26 - Assigned to Medicine Hat Tigers
51	Gridin, Matvei	18	$975,000	Exempt	Cut 09/26 - Assigned to Shawinigan Cataractes
53	Laing, Hunter	18	Unsigned Prospect		Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Prince George Cougars
58	Kirkland, Justin	28	$775,000		In Camp
60	Battaglia, Jacob	18	Unsigned Prospect		Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Kingston Frontenacs
61	Bishop, Clark	28	$775,000		In Camp
63	Janicke, Trevor	23	AHL Contract		In Camp
65	Stromgren, William	21	$900,833	Exempt	In Camp
70	Lomberg, Ryan	29	$2,000,000		In Camp
71	Duehr, Walker	26	$825,000		In Camp
73	Lipinski, Jaden	19	Unsigned Prospect		In Camp
74	Ciona, Lucas	21	$830,000	Exempt	In Camp
76	Pospisil, Martin	24	$1,000,000		In Camp
77	Nikolaev, Ilya	23	$836,667	Exempt	In Camp
78	Misa, Luke	18	Unsigned Prospect		Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Brampton Battalion
79	Schwindt, Cole	23	$800,000		In Camp
83	Silye, David	25	AHL Contract		In Camp
86	Kerins, Rory	22	$846,667	Exempt	In Camp
87	Bell, Parker	20	$857,500	Exempt	In Camp
90	Gallant, Alex	31	AHL Contract		In Camp
91	Kadri, Nazem	33	$7,000,000		In Camp
93	Frk, Martin	30	$775,000		In Camp
95	McNamara, Luke	19	PTO		Cut 09/24 - Released from ATO
96	Kuzmenko, Andrei	28	$5,500,000		In Camp

 

[Lunatik]

Axel is just walk across the hallway. haha.

Do you guys think it's still healthy for all 3 teams to be the same market/rink? As in the flames/wranglers/hitmen, not to mention the roughnecks as well.

Seems like the Hitmen and/or Wranglers need a personal home. Should have Reno'd or built another stampede corral at 7-8K IMO.

With the community rink morning skates/practices are less of an issue as basically those teams take up the day time slots if it's not a game day, but there's only so many friday/saturday night for those 4 teams and the NLL only plays on weekends.

I believe all of the Flames, Wranglers and Hitmen will use David Bauer arena for some practices and such. The Flames do for sure.

 

[Lunatik]

To join the Gridin discussion...
@HighLifeMan @Zirakzigil @Figgy44

Another interesting aspect of Gridin going to the Q is once he signs his QMJHL agreement, he becomes subject to CHL rules for AHL eligibility and thus would be AHL ineligible until the 2026-27 season (excluding games after his CHL team has had their season ended)

It's mentioned in this Pike piece

Calgary Flames prospect Matvei Gridin’s junior rights traded to the QMJHL’s Shawinigan Cataractes

One of the worst-kept secrets in major junior hockey has now become of...

flamesnation.ca

Gridin is currently with the Flames in their training camp. Our understanding right now is that once Gridin (a) signs his QMJHL agreement and (b) is assigned by the Flames to his junior club, he would be locked into the QMJHL as his developmental path until he becomes eligible for the American Hockey League in his 20-year-old season (2026-27). The likely hope is that Gridin can maintain his offensive swagger and high scoring numbers in the QMJHL while rounding out his game away from the puck a little bit.

 

[Zirakzigil]

One of the many reasons I dont like him going to the Q.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Interesting choice on Gridin. I thought he played well enough to at least be considered for the AHL this year

 

[Figgy44]

To join the Gridin discussion...
@HighLifeMan @Zirakzigil @Figgy44

Another interesting aspect of Gridin going to the Q is once he signs his QMJHL agreement, he becomes subject to CHL rules for AHL eligibility and thus would be AHL ineligible until the 2026-27 season (excluding games after his CHL team has had their season ended)

It's mentioned in this Pike piece

Calgary Flames prospect Matvei Gridin’s junior rights traded to the QMJHL’s Shawinigan Cataractes

One of the worst-kept secrets in major junior hockey has now become of...

flamesnation.ca

Isn't there also some other known or unknown reason why there's an issue with his options? (ie: Why he was rejected from an NCAA program?)

Yeah it sucks. But silver lining I guess is that perhaps he can really try to work on certain types of development and his aim should be to develop in a way to jump straight to the NHL next season over other prospects.

 

[Figgy44]

One of the many reasons I dont like him going to the Q.

Yeah, but I think other options were attempted and the Q is basically the only option. I have no true idea why though.

Interesting choice on Gridin. I thought he played well enough to at least be considered for the AHL this year

He doesn't qualify and there's some other reason why he's stuck going to the Q. I'm pretty sure there was some issue (unknown or known) that caused him to be academically unable to go the NCAA route.

https://thehockeynews.com/qmjhl/latest-news/gridin-may-land-in-shawinigan

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

Yeah, but I think other options were attempted and the Q is basically the only option. I have no true idea why though.



He doesn't qualify and there's some other reason why he's stuck going to the Q. I'm pretty sure there was some issue (unknown or known) that caused him to be academically unable to go the NCAA route.

https://thehockeynews.com/qmjhl/latest-news/gridin-may-land-in-shawinigan

He hasn't signed with the Q yet so he was not forced to join the Q, had he been assigned to the Wranglers he could have joined them this season instead.

 

[Figgy44]

He hasn't signed with the Q yet so he was not forced to join the Q, had he been assigned to the Wranglers he could have joined them this season instead.

How the Calgary Flames stack up against their Pacific Division rivals: the Anaheim Ducks

Division rivals play a huge part in determining the success of an NHL...

flamesnation.ca

Yeah, you're correct. But if that simple, I don't understand why he's not going straight to the AHL. That's why I'm saying there's a known/unknown reason why his status is stuck right now.

 

[Lunatik]

Isn't there also some other known or unknown reason why there's an issue with his options? (ie: Why he was rejected from an NCAA program?)

Yeah it sucks. But silver lining I guess is that perhaps he can really try to work on certain types of development and his aim should be to develop in a way to jump straight to the NHL next season over other prospects.

He was academically ineligible for NCAA. Basically his high school transcript wasn't good enough.

 

[Figgy44]

He was academically ineligible for NCAA. Basically his high school transcript wasn't good enough.

But then it was moot when he signed his ELC.

 

[Lunatik]

How the Calgary Flames stack up against their Pacific Division rivals: the Anaheim Ducks

Division rivals play a huge part in determining the success of an NHL...

flamesnation.ca

Yeah, you're correct. But if that simple, I don't understand why he's not going straight to the AHL. That's why I'm saying there's a known/unknown reason why his status is stuck right now.

ice-time
he's going to be the #1 forward on his team and iirc is the only NHL drafted prospect they have. The Wranglers wings are fairly deep and while I think they can make room for 1 younger prospect in the top 6 (Honzek), 2 would be extremely difficult

But then it was moot when he signed his ELC.

correct

 

[Lunatik]

No one is talking about it but Bahl is injured.

New roster groupings released today and Bahl isn't in them.

edit: apparently Bahl has yet to even skate

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839375804326928428

Bean, Coronato and Pospisil taking maintenance days today

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839342689529291204

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

No one is talking about it but Bahl is injured.

New roster groupings released today and Bahl isn't in them.
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edit: apparently Bahl has yet to even skate

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839375804326928428

Bean, Coronato and Pospisil taking maintenance days today

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839342689529291204

It's a good chance to give someone NHL experience for a couple games if he's still out when the season starts

 

[Lunatik]

It's a good chance to give someone NHL experience for a couple games if he's still out when the season starts

For sure, it's just the no skating that had me concerned but if he does start right away he could be able to get into the Seattle and 2 Jets games

 

[Lunatik]

Camp vids from yesterday... the trio of goalies and Huska

https://www.nhl.com/flames/video/cooley-26-09-24-6362508424112

Vladar - 26.09.24 | Calgary Flames

"It's the toughest camp I've ever been to"

www.nhl.com

Wolf - 26.09.24 | Calgary Flames

"The vibes are great in the room"

www.nhl.com

Huska - 26.09.24 | Calgary Flames

"All good teams, their top players are their hardest-working players"

www.nhl.com

 

[hockeyguy0022]

Klapka doesn't get enough love I don't think. moves very well for a big man, I liked when he was on the ice.

Calgarys got tons of mid/kinda "yes" but sorta no, type guys. tons of bottom 6 forwards type of thing.

Good problem to have, could use centers.

 

[Dack]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839772482464604264

These guys and Parekh have been cut. Was hoping to see Parekh in another preseason game but whatever, glad they're not going to rush him.

 

[Ledge And Dairy]

https://x.com/i/web/status/1839772482464604264

These guys and Parekh have been cut. Was hoping to see Parekh in another preseason game but whatever, glad they're not going to rush him.

With the OHL season now underway it's probably better for him to start getting reps there again. I wouldn't be that surprised if Saginaw asked us to send him back sooner since they new he probably wasn't making the NHL out of camp.

 

[Lunatik]

Klapka doesn't get enough love I don't think. moves very well for a big man, I liked when he was on the ice.

Calgarys got tons of mid/kinda "yes" but sorta no, type guys. tons of bottom 6 forwards type of thing.

Good problem to have, could use centers.

Klapka also takes a ton of bad penalties at terrible times, as much as he can help, he will hurt them almost as much

 

[Lunatik]

GOALTENDERS

#	NAME	AGE	CONTRACT /CAP HIT	WAIVERS	CAMP STATUS
1	Cooley, Devin	27	$775,000		In Camp
32	Wolf, Dustin	23	$850,000	Exempt	In Camp
40	Ignatjew, Waltteri	24	$870,000	Exempt	In Camp
80	Vladar, Dan	27	$2,200,000		In Camp

DEFENSEMEN

#	NAME	AGE	CONTRACT /CAP HIT	WAIVERS	CAMP STATUS
3	Grushnikov, Artem	21	$814,167	Exempt	In Camp
4	Andersson, Rasmus	27	$4,550,000		In Camp
7	Bahl, Kevin	24	$1,050,000		In Camp - Injured
8	Barrie, Tyson	33	PTO		In Camp
24	Bean, Jake	26	$1,750,000		In Camp
26	Tinordi, Jarred	32	$800,000		In Camp
37	Kuznetsov, Yan	22	$775,000	Exempt	In Camp
44	Hanley, Joel	33	$787,500		In Camp
46	Aspirot, Jonathan	25	$775,000		In Camp
48	Brzustewicz, Hunter	19	$950,000	Exempt	In Camp
52	Weegar, MacKenzie	30	$6,250,000		In Camp
57	Jurmo, Joni	22	$850,000	Exempt	In Camp
62	Miromanov, Daniil	27	$1,250,000		In Camp
72	Poirier, Jeremie	22	$823,333	Exempt	In Camp
94	Pachal, Brayden	25	$775,000		In Camp
98	Solovyov, Ilya	24	$775,000		In Camp

FORWARDS

#	NAME	AGE	CONTRACT /CAP HIT	WAIVERS	CAMP STATUS
10	Huberdeau, Jonathan	31	$10,500,000		In Camp
11	Backlund, Mikael	35	$4,500,000		In Camp
15	Hunt, Dryden	28	$775,000		In Camp
17	Sharangovich, Yegor	26	$3,100,000		In Camp
20	Coleman, Blake	32	$4,900,000		In Camp
21	Rooney, Kevin	31	$1,300,000		In Camp
22	Pelletier, Jakob	23	$800,000		In Camp
27	Coronato, Matt	21	$925,000	Exempt	In Camp
39	Mantha, Anthony	30	$3,500,000		In Camp
42	Honzek, Samuel	19	$918,333		In Camp
43	Klapka, Adam	24	$775,000	Exempt	In Camp
45	Morton, Sam	25	$870,000	Exempt	In Camp
47	Zary, Connor	22	$863,333		In Camp
58	Kirkland, Justin	28	$775,000		In Camp
61	Bishop, Clark	28	$775,000		In Camp
65	Stromgren, William	21	$900,833	Exempt	In Camp
70	Lomberg, Ryan	29	$2,000,000		In Camp
71	Duehr, Walker	26	$825,000		In Camp
73	Lipinski, Jaden	19	Unsigned Prospect		In Camp
74	Ciona, Lucas	21	$830,000	Exempt	In Camp
76	Pospisil, Martin	24	$1,000,000		In Camp
79	Schwindt, Cole	23	$800,000		In Camp
87	Bell, Parker	20	$857,500	Exempt	In Camp
91	Kadri, Nazem	33	$7,000,000		In Camp
93	Frk, Martin	30	$775,000		In Camp
96	Kuzmenko, Andrei	28	$5,500,000		In Camp

Spoiler: CUT PLAYERS

CUT PLAYERS

#	NAME	POSITION	AGE	CONTRACT /CAP HIT	CUT
49​	Basha, Andrew	Forwad	18​	Unsigned Prospect	Cut 09/26 - Assigned to Medicine Hat Tigers
50​	Radomsky, Matt	Goaltender	25​	AHL Contract	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Calgary Wranglers
51​	Gridin, Matvei	Forwad	18​	$975,000​	Cut 09/26 - Assigned to Shawinigan Cataractes
53​	Laing, Hunter	Forwad	18​	Unsigned Prospect	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Prince George Cougars
55​	Jamieson, Eric	Defenseman	19​	Unsigned Prospect	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Everett Silvertips
56​	Mews, Henry	Defenseman	18​	Unsigned Prospect	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Ottawa 67s
59​	Morin, Etienne	Defenseman	19​	$903,400​	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Moncton Wildcats
60​	Battaglia, Jacob	Forwad	18​	Unsigned Prospect	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Kingston Frontenacs
63​	Janicke, Trevor	Forwad	23​	AHL Contract	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Calgary Wranglers
67​	Hurtig, Axel	Defenseman	19​	Unsigned Prospect	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Calgary Hitmen
77​	Nikolaev, Ilya	Forwad	23​	$836,667​	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Calgary Wranglers
78​	Misa, Luke	Forwad	18​	Unsigned Prospect	Cut 09/24 - Assigned to Brampton Steelheads
81​	Murphy, Connor	Goaltender	26​	AHL Contract	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Calgary Wranglers
83​	Silye, David	Forwad	25​	AHL Contract	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Calgary Wranglers
86​	Kerins, Rory	Forwad	22​	$846,667​	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Calgary Wranglers
89​	Parekh, Zayne	Defenseman	18​	$975,000​	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Saginaw Spirit
90​	Gallant, Alex	Forwad	31​	AHL Contract	Cut 09/27 - Assigned to Calgary Wranglers
95​	McNamara, Luke	Forwad	19​	PTO	Cut 09/24 - Released from ATO

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