When you have an off-season that consists of the departures of Matthew Tkachuk and Johnny Gaudreau within about a two-week period, it is very easy to miss some smaller free agency moves down the prospect pipeline. A few fringe players and AHL standouts have quietly left the Flames organization and have affected the depth options going into the 2022-23 season.
The former Stockton Heat team, now “unnamed Calgary AHL” team, had a franchise year in the 2021-22 season. The Pacific Division winners made their way to the second last round of playoffs and really brought together a wide range of talent to make the ultimate team.