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Brad Winchester gets camp invite from Calgary

San Jose Sharks v Vancouver Canucks

VANCOUVER, CANADA - JANUARY 21: Maxim Lapierre #40 of the Vancouver Canucks tries to check Brad Winchester #10 of the San Jose Sharks off the puck during the first period in NHL action on January 21, 2012 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. (Photo by Rich Lam/Getty Images)

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One thing we’re sure to see plenty of in the next few days is seeing veteran players get invites to this week’s abbreviated training camp.

One such player is former Sharks and Blues forward Brad Winchester who has landed an invitation to camp with the Calgary Flames. The professional tryout gives him a chance to earn a spot with the veteran club and fortunately for him, the Flames are a team that could use veteran depth up front.

Last season with San Jose, Winchester played in 67 games scoring six goals with four assists as well as 88 penalty minutes. With Calgary likely not bringing back free agent Tom Kostopolous, Winchester could fill a grinder role on the third or fourth line should he make the team.