Calgary's goaltending depth is under the microscope as Devin Cooley and Ivan Prosvetov push for the Flames’ backup role behind Dustin Wolf, with both on one-way deals and exposure to waivers as teams show interest. Separate chatter centers on Connor McDavid potentially signing a short-term deal under 16 million AAV, preserving Edmonton’s cap flexibility around a core that includes Draisaitl, Bouchard and Nurse. Kirill Kaprizov is floated as a potential league-leading high AAV if he stays with Minnesota, shaping market expectations and fantasy angles for the season ahead.

Calgary heads into camp with leadership anchored by Mackenzie Weegar and a still-in-Calgary Rasmus Andersson. Weegar is the likely voice on the blue line and could grow into a captaincy role if Andersson remains. Top pairings look like Weegar–Andersson, with Bahl and Parekh pushing for major roles and Hanley providing flexible depth. Parekh's 19-year-old status and possible AHL eligibility loom large as camp opens. Bubble players Bean, Miromanov, Brzustewicz, Solovyov, Kuznetsov will push for scarce spots.

In goal, Wolf carries the workload as the starter with Vladar departed, while Cooley and Prosvetov duel for the backup job. Prosvetov brings NHL experience and a recent KHL stint to the table, which could tilt the race. Preseason decisions on defense depth and the goalie tandem will shape the Flames’ early-season ceiling.

Buffalo Sabres defenseman Rasmus Dahlin is currently skating alone and will need team practice before his return. Calgary Flames goaltender Dan Vladar remains day-to-day with a lower-body injury, prompting an emergency recall of Devin Cooley.

Several players across the NHL are dealing with illnesses or injuries, including Aleksander Barkov from the Florida Panthers and Marco Kasper of the Detroit Red Wings. Notable returns include Mats Zuccarello and Jonas Brodin for the Minnesota Wild.

The Pittsburgh Penguins' Marcus Pettersson suffered an injury during a game, while the Tampa Bay Lightning's Victor Hedman is also sidelined. The Toronto Maple Leafs activated Bobby McMann from the IR, and Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin participated in a morning skate, though his travel status remains uncertain.