Another audition for a couple of up-and-coming forwards. Article content
A look from the other side of the blue line for their prized defence prospect. Article content Article content
And one last chance to make a statement for both backup goalie hopefuls.
Those will be among the biggest storylines Wednesday as the Calgary Flames host the Vancouver Canucks in their second-to-last pre-season game.
Teams often will dress their Opening Night lineup for the final tuneup, so this a biggie for anybody on the roster bubble.
Opportunity knocks for rookie winger Matvei Gridin, who has impressed with his blazing speed and sniped on both a breakaway and on a highlight-reel shootout attempt Monday in Seattle. The 19-year-old will skate Wednesday alongside trusted veterans Mikael Backlu