[GDT] Flames rookie/development camp July 5-8

[sureLoss]

per the Winsport ice booking website

Reminder as to who is eligible per the CBA:

Participation in Conditioning Camps will be limited to the following:
(i) Unsigned Draft Choices;
(ii) Any Player in the Entry Level System with less than 120 NHL Games
played (but who did not play in excess of 70 NHL Games in the preceding
Regular Season);
(iii) Draft-related Unrestricted Free Agents;
(iv) Players who were eligible for selection in the preceding Entry Draft but
were undrafted; and
(v) Any Player who is not in the Entry Level System, who finished the
preceding season disabled, and who submits a written request to the Club,
with a copy to the NHL and the NHLPA, to participate in his Club's
Conditioning Camp.

Also per the CBA a player cannot be required to attend more than 3 of these camps, but can opt in.


schedule and roster released:

https://www.nhl.com/flames/news/deve...le/c-299397318

Schedule
Thursday - Fitness testing - 7:30 AM to 1:00 PM - WinSport Canada

Friday - Group A on-ice session - 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM, Group B on-ice session - 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM - WinSport Canada

Saturday - Group B on-ice session - 9:00 AM to 10:15 AM, Group A on-ice session - 10:30 AM to 11:45 AM - WinSport Canada

Sunday - Scrimmage - 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM - WinSport Canada

Camp Roster
Goaltenders

31 - Matthew Galajda - Cornell University (NCAA) - Free Agent Invite

72 - Tyler Parsons - Kansas City Mavericks/Stockton Heat (ECHL/AHL)

82 - Mason McDonald - Kansas City Mavericks/Stockton Heat (ECHL/AHL)

70 - Nick Schneider - Calgary Hitmen (WHL)

Defencemen

57 - Jake Christiansen - Everett Silvertips (WHL) - Free Agent Invite

96 - Dalton Hamaliuk - Spokane Chiefs (WHL) - Free Agent Invite

85 - Josh Healey - Stockton Heat (AHL)

51 - Joel Lakusta - Prince George Cougars (WHL) - Free Agent Invite

98 - Igor Merezhko - Lethbridge Hurricanes (WHL) - Free Agent Invite

73 - Brayden Pachal - Prince Albert Raiders (WHL) - Free Agent Invite

87 - Merrick Rippon - Mississauga Steelheads/Ottawa 67's (OHL) - Free Agent Invite

42 - Juuso Valimaki - Tri-City Americans (WHL)

92 - Egor Zamula - Calgary Hitmen (WHL) - Free Agent Invite

86 - Bogdon Zhilyakov - MHK St. Petersburg (MHL) - Free Agent Invite

Forwards

74 - Erik Brown - Rochester Institute of Technology (NCAA) - Free Agent Invite

94 - Callum Cusinato - St. Lawerence University (NCAA) - Free Agent Invite

59 - Dillon Dube - Kelowna Rockets (WHL)

50 - Yasin Ehliz - Numerberg Tigers (DEL)

97 - Jordan Ernst - Sarnia Sting (OHL) - Free Agent Invite

48 - Zach Fischer - Medicine Hat Tigers/Spokane Chiefs (WHL)

16 - Spencer Foo - Stockton Heat (AHL)

79 - Ben Freeman - University of Connecticut (NCAA) - Free Agent Invite

80 - Glenn Gawdin - Swift Current Broncos (WHL)

46 - David Jankowski - Hawkesbury Hawks (CCHL) - Free Agent Invite

52 - D'Artagnan Joly - Baie-Comeau Drakkar (QMJHL)

83 - Demetrios Koumontzis - Edina High (USHS-MIN)

95 - Jimmy Lambert - Vernon Vipers (BCHL) - Free Agent Invite

81 - Linus Lindstrom - Skelleftea AIK (SHL)

84 - Bobby McMann - Colgate University (NCAA) - Free Agent Invite

89 - Luke Morgan - University of Michigan (NCAA) - Free Agent Invite

64 - Mathias Emilio Pettersen - Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL)

47 - Matthew Phillips - Victoria Royals (WHL)

60 - Brett Pollock - Stockton Heat (AHL)

76 - Martin Pospisil - Sioux City Musketeers (USHL)

65 - Milos Roman - Vancouver Giants (WHL)

63 - Adam Ruzicka - Sarnia Sting (OHL)

55 - Fillip Sveningsson - HV71 U20 (SuperElit)

75 - Eetu Tuulola - HPK (SM-Liiga)

78 - Dmitry Zavgorodniy - Rimouski Oceanic (QMJHL)

[Iceman90]

The Rookie Development Camp is usually that first week of July - partly so they can show off the Stampede to the rookies they are courting. As they did last year, they have the extra days ice time for vets to come and work, guys to work off injury rust, etc. I believe they had 2 ice surfaces booked last year.

[sureLoss]

It has only been the 1st week of July since the 2nd year of Treliving's tenure.

Prior to that it has been the 2nd week of July.

I believe at the time the Flames booked the ice times they weren't sure exactly when the camp will start because all the ice times are labeled "Flames rookie camp" Usually when they book for their other veterans it is just booked under the "Calgary Flames"

[nickerjones]

I'm pretty jacked. I like this event bc they give access to everyone to watch the rookies from ice level. I usually get some good shots





and some of "the boys" were on the next ice over last year

[Iceman90]

According to the Flames media website, the Rookie Development Camp will be July 4-8 this year. The fourth is testing, so I guess July 5-8 will be on-ice sessions. Weird dates - usually they try to do the whole camp over one work week without weekends.

[TheScorpion]

Ah, these are always fun.

[keenan87]

So, who will be some of the notable players during this camp? Are Andersson/Kylington/Valimaki/Foo/Mangiapane eligible?

[MacDaddy77]

Foos not going to score many slapshot goals if he doesn't open his eyes

[TheScorpion]

Originally Posted by MacDaddy77

Foos not going to score many slapshot goals if he doesn't open his eyes

??????

[MacDaddy77]

^^^ look at the picture

[Iceman90]

With the announcement today of some young Calgary prospects not qualified as RFA's, my bet is we see a lot more "walk on" players to fill out the ranks - like we did last year. It'll be an interesting camp.

[iloveicedhockey]

Usually BT has some interesting undrafted invitees.

Looking forward to it.

[Samonadreau]

Really interested in seeing how some of our picks from this years draft hold up against some of the more seasoned prospects.

[Freeway]

Originally Posted by Iceman90

With the announcement today of some young Calgary prospects not qualified as RFA's, my bet is we see a lot more "walk on" players to fill out the ranks - like we did last year. It'll be an interesting camp.

RFAs have usually played too many pro games to qualify for dev camp.

[bigrangy]

Hoping for a Kyle Topping invite, among others.

[sureLoss]

First known invite:

LW Erik Brown of the RIT Tigers
22 year old 6'2 194lbs
Finished 2nd in the NCAA for goals scored with 29 goals in 37 games.
Finished 23rd in the NCAA for points - 42 points in 37 games.
Heading into his senior season, so could be a big UFA signing this spring.
He is also going to the Isles camp.


stats:
https://www.eliteprospects.com/player/208729/erik-brown

[868904]

With a resume like Brown's, the Flames should be putting the full court press on during this camp to sign him now.

[Da_Chief]

Originally Posted by 868904

With a resume like Brown's, the Flames should be putting the full court press on during this camp to sign him now.

He's studying Biomedical Engineering at RIT and with hockey career far from being a guarantee I would say theres no chance he's signing until next spring.

[Caged Great]

One player I'd like to see given an invite to is Jordan Stallard. Was drafted in 2016 by Winnipeg and wasn't signed to a contract. Had an impressive 91 points this past season. Might be a similar play to Gawdin who played decently and didn't get signed by the Blues.

[sureLoss]

Another known invite

https://discoverestevan.com/local-sp...velopment-camp

D Brayden Pachal of the Prince Albert Raiders
18 years old (turns 19 in August) 6'0'' 194lbs shoots R

stats
https://www.eliteprospects.com/playe...brayden-pachal

2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #296 by FUTURE CONSIDERATIONS
2018 NHL Entry Draft: Ranked #200 by NHL CENTRAL SCOUTING (NA Skaters)

"I'm more of a defensive defenseman," he added. "I kind of changed my game last year. Now I play against the top lines and I like to play hard against those top guys. I guess you can call me a bit of a disturber on the ice."

Despite his defensive awareness, Pachal took a step forward offensively as well. As an assistant captain with the Raiders, he posted a respectable seven goals and 26 points from the back end. According to Pachal, he learned this year what coaches everywhere tell their players: take care of the defensive zone, and the offense will come naturally.

"The coaching staff really helped me find my way this year," he said. "I was kind of lost, I didn't know what kind of player I was but playing against those top lines really helped me find my way and know what kind of player I want to be at the next level. Just playing against those guys hard every night, not making anything easy on them and trying to shut them down, really helped a lot."

"Playing against the top lines it is tough to get those points so I'm not too worried about it, but being one year older and the game slowing down a bit helped with the points."

After attending Ottawa's camp last year and just trying to soak it in, Pachal has some specific goals in mind for his early audition with the Flames organization.

"Last year it was just the experience for me. It was eye-opening at first but once I settled in I did well," he said. "Going into Calgary this year, my second camp, it's different. My mindset is trying to push for a rookie camp spot. I'll just try to perform the best I can and hopefully get a chance to play in the rookie tournament."