The Flames are currently carrying 24 players — 14 forwards, eight defencemen and two goalies. That number must be whittled Monday to 23

The Calgary Flames didn’t have a single name on the NHL’s waiver dump Sunday. Article content

This is a relief for Daniil Miromanov, as it guarantees that the 28-year-old will start the season on the NHL roster. It’s a decision that will spark some frustration among fans who have been calling for the Flames to demote their eighth defenceman to the AHL’s Wranglers. Article content Article content

And what does it mean for rookie winger Matvei Gridin?

That remains a bit of a guessing game.

The Flames are still carrying 24 players on their active roster — two goalies, eight rearguards and 14 forwards.

That number must be trimmed to 23 by Monday’s 1

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