After what proved to be one of the busiest off-seasons in his tenure as the general manager of the Calgary Flames, Brad Treliving has time to catch his breath.
At least, it appears that way.
Crucial off-season firings and hirings? Check.
The National Hockey League draft? Check.
Free agency? Check.
Development camp? Check.
Now what?
Yes, for the local National Hockey League club, these truly are the dog days of summer. But the 2016-17 regular season is approaching and the Flames have items remaining on their to-do list.
First, let’s take a look at the off-season so far:
- May 3 — Fire head coach Bob Hartley and associate coach Jacques Cloutier
- June 17 — Hire Glen Gulutzan as new head coach
- June 24 — Draft LW Matthew Tkachuk sixth overall at 2016 NHL draft in Buffalo.