Calgary Flames’ Jakob Pelletier hopes to avoid waiver wire: ‘I want to stay here’

Jakob Pelletier sees a future at the Saddledome — and then at Scotia Place.

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While the Calgary Flames’ fan-base — and the management and coaching staff — debate whether Pelletier deserves a spot on the opening-night roster or whether it’s worth risking placing a first-round pick with plenty of untapped potential on waivers, the 23-year-old left winger wanted to be crystal clear that he’s not hoping for a fresh start in another city.