There wasn't any big news in Calgary today, as the Calgary Flames continued to prepare for the 2015-16 season with a scrimmage and a few practices.
But following today's on-ice activities, Flames head coach Bob Hartley shared some information about Ladislav Smid and Paul Byron in regards to their progression. Basically: they won't be on-ice with the three practice groups until after Monday's pre-season openers in Calgary and Edmonton.
"You might see them once after the Edmonton double-header," said Hartley after Saturday's practice sessions. "Not right now. We want this to be competitive, they understand it. We can't put a yellow jersey to a player.