[KootenayFlamesFan]

Sticking with his off-season regimen and now at a svelte 208 — the lightest Ferland figures he’s weighed in a long time — he is anxious to hit the ice.

“Not playing a game since, I think, December 15, I can’t wait to get out there and start playing again,” he said. “It’s always a competitive tournament.

“Every year I come into camp, I feel like I’m maturing and feel better about myself and more confident. I’m just looking forward to playing here.”

Huska explained the importance of getting on the same page with head coach Bob Hartley’s systems, which will allow for seamless shuffling between clubs throughout the season.

“(The rookie tournament) gives us a first chance to see guys in game situations,” he said. “And that’s something we’re really looking forward to. At the end of the day, it’s up to us to start Bob’s systems and really give us an understanding on how it’s supposed to look through the course of the training camp and eventually the Flames training camp and throughout the regular season.”

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