Speaking from experience, Brian Elliott knows this time of the year can be tedious, frustrating, and downright difficult to stay focused.
But on the other hand, the Calgary Flames netminder — who, on Thursday, is embarking on his first National Hockey League training camp with this group of new faces — embraces it.
This is also the perfect time for things to start coming together.
“This one is going to be different,” said the 31-year-old who was with the St. Louis Blues for the past five seasons. “Different isn’t bad. Change is welcome in my books.