PRESS RELEASE - The Flames announced today their 2018-19 regular season schedule. Calgary opens the '18-'19 campaign on the road in Vancouver at Rogers Arena on Wednesday, October 3^rd before returning to Calgary to face the Canucks for the Flames home opener at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday, October 6^th.

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A coast-to-coast Hockey Night in Canada home-opening test Oct. 6 against the Vancouver Canucks, the mouth-watering prospect of a November Sid-Ovie twin-bill and New Year's Eve partying with San Jose Sharks.

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DALLAS - Things are heating up in Texas.

Prior to arriving in the Lone Star State, assistant GM Craig Conroy generalized trade discussions as quiet.

But ever since the 31 teams landed in Dallas, there has been plenty of chatter about potential moves.

"Two days ago, it was really quiet - nothing was going on," Conroy told CalgaryFlames.com. "But in the last two days - maybe not the first day we got here, on Tuesday but on Wednesday and today - it's definitely picking up.

"We don't want to just do a deal to make a deal. We want to make the right deal - something that helps us moving forward."

The Flames hold four picks in the 2018 NHL Draft: 105, 108, 167 and 198. With this in mind, CalgaryFlames.com's Torie Peterson has profiled six defencemen who may be available in the back-half of the draft and could end up being potential diamonds in the rough:

Egor Zamula - Calgary Hitmen - 2 goals, 16 assists, 18 points in 69 games

There's plenty of potential in Zamula's game. The blueliner is an excellent skater, is rarely caught out of position, handles the puck with ease, and can work a powerplay. He isn't overly physical but will engage when needed. He also has a 6-foot-3 frame to grow into as he continues to build up his strength.

Rankings: NHL Central Scouting North American Skaters - 64 , Red Line Report - 139 Future Considerations - 105, ISS - 100

The Calgary Flames announced their home opener for the 2018-19 NHL season where they will host their divisional rival Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, October 6^th at the Scotiabank Saddledome. This will be the ninth time the Flames have opened up their home schedule against Vancouver and the first since 2015-16.

The Flames will open the season on the road for the Vancouver Canucks home opener on Wednesday, October 3^rd at Rogers Arena.

The National Hockey League will release the complete 2018-19 regular season schedule on Thursday, June 21^st at 3:00 PM MT.

The Flames hold four picks in the 2018 NHL Draft: 105, 108, 167 and 198. With this in mind, CalgaryFlames.com's Torie Peterson has profiled five goaltenders who may be available in the back-half of the draft and could end up being potential diamonds in the rough:

Jakub Skarek - HC Dukla Jihlava - 2.41 GAA, .913 SP% in 21 games

The lanky Skarek is best known for his athleticism, moving extremely well for a goaltender growing into his 6-foot-3 frame. He's agile and flexible, throwing himself into position and making tough saves thanks to his lightning-fast reaction time. He isn't afraid to challenge shooters, playing aggressively whenever he deems it necessary.

Rankings: NHL Central Scouting European Goaltenders - 2, Red Line Report - 72, Future Considerations - 95, ISS Goaltenders - 5

The Flames currently hold four picks in the 2018 NHL Draft, being held on June 22-23 in Dallas:

Round Four

- 105

- 108 (acquired from Florida in the trade that sent Jiri Hudler to the Panthers)

Round Six

- 167

Round Seven

- 198

The Calgary Hitmen could see five of their players selected at the 2018 NHL Draft, taking place June 22-23 in Dallas.

Forwards Carson Focht, Tristen Nielsen and Riley Stotts as well as defencemen Vladislav Yeryomenko and Egor Zamula are eligible this year and all have landed on the NHL Central Scouting's rankings at least once this season.

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have named Hakan Loob as head European pro scout.

"We want to grow our presence in Europe,'' said Flames General Manager Brad Treliving. "It's an area we want to expand. Hakan has a great eye for talent, he's familiar with Europe and he's a worker. This isn't just because Hakan was a great Flame. He's so well connected over there. Hakan Loob walks into a room and he's well known and well respected."

Check in on how the boys are doing this off-season with this week's edition of Social Buzz!

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