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The Flames held the first of three video conference calls today at noon. Here were my notes on the fly, hosted by Rollie Cyr, panalists John Bean and Brad Treliving:

Bean:
- Thoughts to the King Family in the passing of Ken.
- Thoughts to Fort McMurray
- Be careful what you read.
- Event Center is still planning on being opened Sept of 2024.
- 'Washroom Problem' is a major focus!
- Confirmed the idea of having 4 locations for each division
- Credit for tickets on last 8 games that were not played? Give credit for these games, could be rolled into next season (would be given some incentive to do this). Will provide refunds to those that want them.
- Can go with empty buildings to finish this season, but 2021 will NEED gate revenue to have a sustainable business.


Treliving on Hockey
- Three paths of thoughts: Draft, The Season, 2021.

Draft:
- Draft Prep has continued as normal as it can with the current conditions. Players interviews taking place on Webex.
- Interviewing 100+ Players.
- Will have direction on WHEN the draft will happen from the league in the next 48-72 hrs.

This Season:
- Players are eager to get back. ...Just dont know when.

Recent Signings:
- FA negotiations put on hold until there is a better handle on the cap.
- All new ones are entry level contracts.
- Mackey and Poolman - considered 'really good prospects'. Both have a real good change to be players. Mackey's timeline is more advanced. Could challenge for a spot next year.
- Both are mature physically and mentally.
- 3 players to AHL contracts, Morrow, Noah King, Coltrain Wilson. 3 big D-men that will come to camp, and more likely be in Stockton next year
- Petterson: Team wanted him in their own dev program, happy to get that done.
- Kinvall: Contract was rejected by the league today. A couple of changes were needed in the assignment clause and will be resolved in the next 24 hrs.
- 1 more signing to come up in the next few days.

Seattle Expansion:
- Still on track, no changes. June 2021 before the draft there will be an expansion draft, same rules and regs as the Vegas draft.
- Valimaki doing well in rehab, and if he did not play a game this year, he would be exempt. He has not been cleared to play, yet.
- Are taking all learnings from NFL draft.

Development system:
- Heavy investment in Stockton over the past few years. Development of players is the prime focus.
- Gawdin has taken a big step forward, Phillips had a tremendous season, Ruzicka, Pospisil are players we will hear from in Calgary.
- Very proud of the job done there.

Coaches:
- Ray Edwards is in charged of all development.
- When a kid is drafted, first call is Tre, 2nd is Ray.
- We continue to evaluate everyone.

Goaltending
- Been their MVP
- Rittich was great first half, struggled late in the year. This is why they signed Talbot.
- Goalies gave us a chance to win every night.

Other Notes:
- Chris Snow is doing great.
- Tre has not worn pants since March 15th.