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Four Takeaways From the Calgary Flames Pre-Season Loss to the Seattle Kraken

We got our first look at the Calgary Flames on Sunday night, and in a 4-2 loss, there's plenty to take away from the teams first pre-season matchup.
ByNathan Smith
Aydar Suniev of the Calgary Flames
Aydar Suniev of the Calgary Flames | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect
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The Calgary Wranglers Will Have a Fun Lineup in 2026/27

Tyson Gross, Calgary Flames
Tyson Gross of the Calgary Flames | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect

Last season was one of the worst in recent memory for the Calgary Wranglers, as the team finished last in the Pacific Division, ending their campaign with no appearance in the Calder Cup Playoffs. This year, the team are going to get a major injection of youth and talent, and during this matchup, several of those players flashed high end potential.

The main standouts were Jonathan Castagna, Tyson Gross and Andrew Basha, and while none made an impact on the scoresheet, they all looked rather dynamic and created plenty of chances. The trio will be injected into a team that needed some youth and speed in the lineup last season, and given the chemistry they've built, there's no reason for all three to be outside the Wranglers top-six.

Obviously, this may not translate to success for the Wranglers, as youth isn't always a precursor to success, but in terms of excitement for the future of the organization, the AHL will see plenty of key pieces for the future in Calgary get their opportunity this season.

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