The Calgary Flames signed 2016 sixth-round pick Matthew Phillips to an entry-level deal on the final day of 2017 and it was a much deserved contract for the 19-year-old.

There is no arguing Johnny Gaudreau is the Calgary Flames' most dynamic offensive player, but what about his centreman Sean Monahan?

If you were to look up the word meticulous in the dictionary there is a pretty good chance you would find Michael Frolik's picture beside it.

Mikael Backlund is still a rising talent in Calgary and one who should be considered among the rest of the Selke Trophy candidates, but his character and attitude off the ice is just as strong.

Since his days a teenaged hockey player, Matthew Tkachuk has played on the edge and been a difference-maker at each level. The Flames are lucky to have a player who was destined to be a thorn in the side of every other NHL team.

Calgary Flames first round pick Juuso Valimaki is on his way back to the Tri-City Americans, but as Peter Loubardias writes in his debut column, it won't be long until we see him in the NHL again.