Today marks the beginning of autumn.
In the National Hockey League, that means only one thing: it’s time for training camps to begin.
All 32 teams have already begun to evaluate the players vying for everyday roles in the NHL this season, and the Calgary Flames will take to the ice at the Scotiabank Saddledome for their first on-ice practice sessions this morning.
While it’s safe to say the likes of Jonathan Huberdeau and Jacob Markstrom have already locked down their spots with the 2022–23 Flames, there are many others looking to sway things in their favour over the coming days and weeks.