We’re heading into the part of the hockey calendar that is a bit sparse in terms of action and big events, aside from the ongoing Stanley Cup playoffs, but there are a few key dates on the horizon. One of them is June 1, otherwise known as the deadline for drafted players to sign with clubs.
The Calgary Flames have a couple players that they need to sign or lose their rights: 2013 pick Rushan Rafikov and 2015 pick Riley Bruce. (2013 pick Tim Harrison is done college and the Flames have until August 15 to sign him.