29-36-13-4 (75 pts)
12th in West
20th overall

Matt Davidson, RW (FA-CBJ); Josh Green, LW (FA-Wsh); Krysztof Oliwa, LW (FA-Bos); Steve Reinprecht, C/LW (T-Col); Jesse Wallin, D (FA-Det); Rhett Warrener, D (T-Buf)

Steve Begin, C (T-Buf); Bob Boughner, D (T-Car); Jean-Francois Damphousse, G (FA-Mtl); Chris Drury, C (T-Buf); Ladislav Kohn, RW (FA-Europe); Mike Martin, D (FA-Europe); Mike Mottau, D (FA-Ana); Rick Mrozik, D (FA-Buf); Scott Nichol, C (FA-Chi); Shaun Sutter, C (FA-Ott); Levente Szuper, G (FA-StL); Darcy Verot, LW (FA-Wsh)

Roman Turek has been an enigma during his two-year tenure in Calgary. Some nights he looks near unbeatable and in Vezina form. On others, it appears as if a beach ball would give handcuff him. The end result means Turek's statistics aren't poor (27 wins, 2.58 goals-against average and four shutouts last season), but his hot and cold streaks and inconsistency have been a concern.

The 33-year-old Turek is expected to carry the bulk of the goaltending duties ahead of No. 2 Jamie McLennan.

McLennan suffered from a lack of offensive support last season, posting just two victories in 22 appearances despite a credible 2.99 GAA.

Scoring goals was the Flames' greatest problem last season. They finished 27th among the league's 30 teams with an average of just 2.27 goals per game. Superstar Jarome Iginla was the lone Flame to crack the 60-point barrier.

Dean McAmmond, who returns to Calgary after a year in Colorado, reclaims his place on the Flames' top line alongside Iginla and Craig Conroy. The trio connected for 100 goals in 2001-02 and the organization hopes for lightning to strike twice with this combo — particularly since Calgary lacks the depth up front held by their divisional rivals. Veteran left-winger Martin Gelinas, who potted 21 goals last year, is expected to generate most of Calgary's offence beyond the No. 1 unit.

The Flames' strength lies in its emerging defence corps. Rhett Warrener, acquired from Buffalo in the Chris Drury swap, adds a much-needed veteran presence to a group of talented youngsters. Robyn Regehr and 2002 Hobey Baker Award-winner Jordan Leopold made strides in the second half of last season, and both are expected to continue their improvement this year. The organization would like Leopold to take over quarterback duties on the power play — a role that became available when Derek Morris left town.

Toni Lydman gives the Flames another capable puck mover, while Denis Gauthier offers a stay-at-home presence for Darryl Sutter's squad.

The 26-year-old right winger is far and away the Flames' most dangerous scoring option. Iginla led Calgary with 35 goals and 67 points last season — a 29-point decrease from the dominant 2001-02 campaign in which he topped the NHL in goals and points. The Edmonton native battled through wrist, abdomen and shoulder injuries last year. He has worked hard this past off-season with an eye on returning among the league's elite. Mix in McAmmond's return to the top line, and hopes are high for an improved Iginla and better Calgary attack.