Two: Cohesive trios: New linemates seek chemistry
The Kraken could have several new forward lines and we should see some here. If Bylsma’s hint about who will play holds true, fans could get an initial look at the Tye Kartye-Shane Wright-Jordan Eberle combination.
Not to mention, center Matty Beniers, having packed on at least 10 pounds of solid muscle this summer, is also in that same practice group so this could be a chance to see how he looks digging for pucks and positioning himself to score with a more solid frame.
Three: Know The Foe: A Wolf in Flames clothing
Onetime Everett Silvertips star goalie Dustin Wolf is making the trip and should see action. He played his only game against the Kraken at Climate Pledge last preseason, allowing five goals on 29 shots. He’s favored to claim the No. 1 goalie job in Calgary over Dan Vladar now that Jacob Markstrom is in New Jersey.
We won’t be seeing forward Martin Pospisil, who de facto ended Vince Dunn’s season with a hit from behind the last time the Kraken and Flames played back in March. Pospisil has moved back to his natural center position between Jonathan Huberdeau and free agent signing Anthony Mantha, so he gets to skip the early camp trip along with those vets and avoid potential fireworks here.