Flames release Chris Higgins from PTO

CALGARY, AB – The Calgary Flames announced today that they have released forward Chris Higgins from his professional try-out agreement.

In 33 games with Vancouver in the NHL last season, Higgins posted one goal and four assists, while he posted 9 goals and 4 assists in 22 games with Vancouver's AHL affiliate in Utica.

Calgary has 26 players remaining at training camp (2x goalies, 9x defencemen, 15x forwards).