Brent Seabrook brings ‘championship pedigree' to Calgary Flames' player development staff
A three-time Stanley Cup champion and Olympic gold medallist is joining the Calgary Flames' player development staff.
And Brent Seabrook is excited for the opportunity.
'I am really looking forward to getting started with the group of young, talented players in the Flames organization,' Seabrook said.
'The future of the organization is very bright.'
Seabrook, who played 15 seasons with the Chicago Blackhawks, will work with players from the Flames as well as the AHL's Calgary Wranglers.
The Flames made the announcement on Monday.
And the team is just as excited as Seabrook.
'We are pleased to welcome Brent Seabrook,' said Flames GM Craig Conroy.
'Our young players will benefit from his years of experience in the NHL and his championship pedigree.'
The Flames also announced on Monday that six players have received qualifying offers.
Those players include Morgan Frost, Connor Zary, Sam Morton, Rory Kerins, Yan Kuznetsov and Jeremie Poirier.
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