Flames 2014 Summer Development Camp July 4 - July 9

[sureLoss]

Just scanning through some of the free agents, I think about 50% of them are Right handed shots.

[ForeverFlameFan]

On a side note, is there a way we can watch this via TV, computer, listen on the radio? I don't live in Canada.

[sureLoss]

Can find no information on invite Allan Carroll.

[AC]

Originally Posted by ForeverFlameFan

On a side note, is there a way we can watch this via TV, computer, listen on the radio? I don't live in Canada.

They *might* stream the scrimmages. I think they did last year, including amateur play by play that was well received.

Worst case they'll have highlights up later.

[FBI]

Super excited about a ton of these players. Hope CPers get some good video like usual!
So many interesting stories to follow:
Sieloff
Gaudreau
Bennet
Jankowski
Etc

[MissTeeks]

Torie Peterson's Five Players to Watch:

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725315

PATRICK SIELOFF - DEFENCE
Calgary's second round selection in the 2012 NHL Draft didn't kick off his pro career the way he would have liked. After an impressive showing at the 2013 Young Stars Classic in Penticton, BC, the Flames brass concluded the defenceman was ready to move on from the OHL but his elation over the promotion was short-lived. He played just two games with the Abbotsford Heat before he was shut down for an indefinite amount of time. The issue? A staph infection that rendered him immobile for a period of time and ended his entire season. The Ann Arbor, MI native has worked extremely hard to get himself back into game shape and will be looking to make up for lost time.
Sieloff is always raring to go but he may have even more jump to his step given his tumultuous year. Keep your head up, boys.

ADAM OLLAS MATTSSON - DEFENCE
When the Flames called Adam Ollas Mattsson's name with the 175th overall pick this year, not many North American fans knew who the Swedish defender was but he was definitely on plenty of scouts radars this year. Ranked 50th amongst all skaters in the 2014 NHL Draft by International Scouting Services and 56th by Red Line Report, there were more than a few scouts caught by surprise when he went in the sixth round.
The 6-foot-4, 216-pound rearguard is a shutdown defender who doesn't shy away from imposing himself physically. He will keep forwards on their toes during scrimmages throughout camp.

TIM HARRISON - RIGHT WING
Like Ollas Mattsson this year, Tim Harrison entered his first development camp as a mystery but quickly made a name for himself. The 6-foot-3, 193-pound right winger established himself as a hard-working, physical forward who won't hesitate to finish a check in drills or scrimmages. He is coming off his freshman season at Colgate, where he dressed for 34 games and registered five assists.
The affable Duxbury, MA product also caught Calgarians attention when he managed to win not one but two mini-bikes at the 2014 Stampede. Who knew that was possible?

JOHNNY GAUDREAU - LEFT WING
It seems obvious, since all eyes are going to be on shifty winger Johnny Gaudreau, but I feel like it would be remiss not to include him on this list. The Flames 2011 fourth round pick was hands down the best player in college hockey last year, rattling off 80 points in 40 games and winning the Hobey Baker. When his season came to a close in the Frozen Four semi-finals, he inked a three-year entry-level deal with the Flames and proceeded to score his first NHL goal on his first shot in his first NHL game.
Not too shabby, eh?

JON GILLIES - GOALTENDER
Friars starter Jon Gillies is gearing up for his junior year at Providence and development camp is the perfect place to ramp up his off-season training. The Flames 2012 third rounder is coming off a 19-9-5 season with a 2.16 GAA and a .931 save percentage. Decent numbers, yes, but South Portland, ME native hit a rough patch in the middle of year that pushed to get back to the basics.
"Everything went really well for him in his freshman year and this year, he hit a little adversity as we know," Friars coach Nate Leaman told CalgaryFlames.com. "Every good player is going to hit adversity from one time to another and I think the best thing for Jon is learning to battle through that.
"He's learning that when you do hit adversity, it's back to the basics. Back to working hard every day in practice and competing every day in practice."

[sureLoss]

Originally Posted by DOOM

No Corban Knight either?

Believe Knight reached his 3 limit with the Panthers.

[snowdude]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Can find no information on invite Allan Carroll.

According to the Flames website that's because he's Allan Caron. Different spelling between the group line-ups and the invites listed at the top of the release.



http://www.eliteprospects.com/player.php?player=151571

[Freeway]

91 - Scott Allen - LW - Edmonton native, senior at University of Alaska Anchorage
89 - Brendan Bell - LW - Ottawa 67s captain
55 - Damian Bourne - LW - big kid, played with Mississauga last year

90 - Allan Carroll - D - nothing on this guy on Elite Prospects

96 - Adam Chapie - RW - UMass Lowell junior
85 - Jason Fram - D - 57 points for Spokane last year. As a defenseman.
88 - Brandon Vuic - LW - big kid, played a bit with Halifax
78 - Lukas Zejdl - LW - Czech forward; expected to play for HC Trinec

70 - Cole Huggins - G - Minnesota State (Mankato) sophomore

GROUP B 36 - Dawson Leedahl - LW - Everett forward, undrafted

64 - Garnet Hathaway - RW - Brown graduate; has AHL deal
75 - Collin Valcourt - LW- WHL forward; had try-out with Heat
80 - Zach Tolkinen - D - Quinnipiac grad; had try-out with Heat but didn't play

92 - Casey Bailey - LW- Penn State University junior
93 - Chris Dienes - D - Western Michigan University sophomore

94 - Grayson Downing - C - University of New Hampshire senior

98 - Brandon Denham - RW - Robert Morris University junior
40 - Doug Carr - G - college goalie (ended year with Abbotsford on a try-out)

81 - Corbin Boes - G - WHL goalie (ended year with Portland)

[Fischy13]

11 LW'ers, 6 RW'ers and 4 C. I know it's just what they are listed at, but wow, a little unbalanced there. You would think they can/will trade some LW depth for RW prospects.

[sureLoss]

updated the OP with links for all the free agents

[sureLoss]

Also for anyone going. DO NOT GO TOMORROW. Tomorrow is fitness testing... that is not open to the public.

[MissTeeks]

Aaron Vickers' 5 Players to Watch:

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?id=725183

KEEGAN KANZIG - DEFENCE
It’s not hard for Keegan Kanzig to stand out amongst the crowd. The 6-foot-7 defenceman is the tallest player in camp, sharing the honour with newly drafted Hunter Smith. Kanzig’s presence extends well beyond his size, though. The 19-year-old Victoria Royals blueliner had a lengthy spin in Calgary’s training camp last September and was among the fittest prospects to participate.
Kanzig, a product of Athabasca, AB, had three goals and eight points in 63 games with Victoria in 2013-14.

DAVID WOLF - LEFT WING
David Wolf will be hard to miss, too. The rough-and-tumble free agent signing from May will be making his Flames debut at development camp. A physical forward, Wolf won’t waste any time making a first impression in Calgary. He needs to, too. At 24-years-old, the Duesseldorf, Germany native is the oldest skater in camp as he adjusts to North American ice.
Wolf, who stands at 6-foot-3, 220-pounds, had 14 goals and 40 points along with 152 penalty minutes in 48 games with the Hamburg Freezers in 2013-14.

PAT SIELOFF - DEFENCE
To call Pat Sieloff’s recent run a difficult time would be an understatement. The 20-year-old was sidelined with a staph infection for the strong majority of last season -- an ailment that completely eliminated any physical activity for the 6-foot-1, 210-pound rearguard. Now cleared for full contact, Sieloff will have the opportunity to get back on track in development camp.
Sieloff’s season was limited to just two games last season

MARK JANKOWSKI - CENTRE
Though he’s making his third appearance at Flames’ development camp, Mark Jankowski will be looking to leave a lasting impression on his new general manager. At 6-foot-4, the Providence College standout won’t be hard to miss in line, but it’s the performance, not the size, that will be of particular interest for the former first round pick from 2012.
Jankowski, who will enter his junior season with Providence, had 13 goals and 25 points in 39 games in 2013-14.

ADAM OLLAS MATTSSON - DEFENCE
Calgary’s development camp will mark the first time Adam Ollas Mattsson will participate in a National Hockey League camp after being selected by the Flames in the sixth round, 175th overall in the 2014 NHL Draft last week. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound blueliner will certainly be looking to make an impression on his new bosses in what will amount to be his first action in North America.
Ollas Mattsson, who represented Sweden at the 2014 IIHF World Under-18 Championship, had one goal and nine points in 33 games with Djurgardens in 2013-14.

[Wolfman]

Too bad Rafikov couldn't get here.

[ForeverFlameFan]

Originally Posted by AC

They *might* stream the scrimmages. I think they did last year, including amateur play by play that was well received.

Worst case they'll have highlights up later.

I'll be content with any hockey watching . Thanks AC!

[Flames Draft Watcher]

Originally Posted by sureLoss

Can find no information on invite Allan Carroll.

Shouldn't it be Austin Carroll, our 7th rounder from this draft? You'd think he'd be attending and I don't see his name on the list.

[nik-]

I find it crazy that NHL teams can have issues getting Visas for their players. I wonder if it's an issue on our side or Russians being Russian.

[snowdude]

Originally Posted by Flames Draft Watcher

Shouldn't it be Austin Carroll, our 7th rounder from this draft? You'd think he'd be attending and I don't see his name on the list.

Hm...that's odd. Wonder if they're making two mistakes. The one I noticed is:

In addition to the 23 players that are the property of the Calgary Flames, Calgary has invited 18 players to attend the development camp on Try-out agreements: Scott Allen, Casey Bailey, Brendan Bell, Corbin Boes, Damian Bourne, Allan Caron, Doug Carr, Adam Chapie, Brandon Denham, Chris Dienes, Grayson Downing, Jason Fram, Cole Huggins, Dawson Leedahl, Zach Tolkinen, Collin Valcourt, Brandon Vuic and Lukas Zejdl.

http://flames.nhl.com/club/news.htm?...id=DL|CGY|home

[dustygoon]

That Bourne kid was undrafted this year; played U17 in Ontario with Bennett, McDavid, etc.

Fram put up nice numbers (57 points) for Spakane as a 19 year old.

[snowdude]

Nm