The Calgary Flames’ roster is beginning to take shape.
On Friday afternoon, the Flames trimmed their roster by 13 players, sending a couple of prominent names to the AHL for more seasoning with the Calgary Wranglers.
The list includes Andrew Basha, their second-round pick in the 2024 NHL Draft. It’s no surprise to see a 19-year-old like Basha be sent to the AHL. While he remains a highly touted prospect, this season will mark his first foray into the world of professional hockey and some time with the Wranglers will only help his development.
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The Flames still have four goalies, 13 defencemen and 21 forwards at training camp, while the Wranglers will begin their preparations for the 2025-26 season on Monday.
The players who were assigned for AHL duties are: