I was kept away from El Segundo today due to personal reasons, but from several conversations I had with those who were there, here’s what happened:
-Today’s practice was optional. Many of the more veteran players and those who receive heavy minutes didn’t take the ice today. Instead, it was the assistant coaches leading a practice that included most of the players who populate the third and fourth lines and deeper defensive pairings. J.F. Berube was the only goaltender who practiced; Martin Jones was present but didn’t skate.
-Tyler Toffoli and Robyn Regehr were among those who practiced. Toffoli’s participation appeared to be slightly ramped up from previous days, when he joined his teammates as practice was winding down. From the accounts I’ve heard, he was wearing a red jersey for the second consecutive day and was a more active participant.
-Darryl Sutter did not speak with the media. Really, there wasn’t much going on at the practice facility, other than several meetings, players receiving treatment, and a handful of players taking the ice for an optional practice.
The Flames also practiced at Toyota Sports Center. Several notes:
Ortio starts tomorrow for the #Flames. 4th straight.
— Pat Steinberg (@Fan960Steinberg) January 18, 2015
#Flames forwards at practice:
Gaudreau-Backlund-Hudler
Bouma-Monahan-Jones
Raymond-Granlund-Colborne
Bollig-Stajan-Byron
Jooris-Shore
— Derek Wills (@Fan960Wills) January 18, 2015
#Flames defence at practice:
Giordano-Brodie
Russell-Wideman
Diaz-Smid-Engelland (rotating)
Goaltenders (rotating):
Hiller
Ortio
Ramo
— Derek Wills (@Fan960Wills) January 18, 2015
Doesn't look like Drew Shore is going to play against his brother, Nick, tomorrow. He can still be sent down without having to clear…
— Derek Wills (@Fan960Wills) January 18, 2015
…waivers, and with Josh Jooris looking like he's close to being ready to return, they are going to have to send SOMEONE down when he does.
— Derek Wills (@Fan960Wills) January 18, 2015
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