Flames return Alexander Yelesin to Stockton
The Calgary Flames are headed to the All-Star Break and they’ve made a roster move. The club has re-assigned defenseman Alexander Yelesin to the American Hockey League’s Stockton Heat.
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Flames recall Alexander Yelesin from Stockton
In advance of their final road trip prior to the All-Star Break, the Calgary Flames have made a roster move. They’re recalled defenseman Alexander Yelesin from the Stockton Heat of the American Hockey League.
Zack Kassian to have Player Safety hearing for roughing Matthew Tkachuk
In a bit of a surprising move given the two players involved, Edmonton Oilers forward Zack Kassian will face a Player Safety hearing related to roughing Calgary Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk in Saturday’s 4-3 Flames win over Edmonton.
No Flames on TSN’s top NHL prospects list
TSN prospect guru Craig Button has released his annual listing of the top 50 NHL-affiliated prospects. In a bit of a surprise, zero Calgary Flames prospects have made his list.
2020 World Junior medal round primer
The round robin chaos of the 2020 World Junior Championship is behind us. Now, we get the medal round chaos over the final three days of action. Here’s a quick snapshot of what to expect from hockey’s best international event.
Matthew Phillips out month to month with fractured knee cap
Bad news for one of the Calgary Flames’ top prospects. Stockton Heat forward Matthew Phillips, currently tied for seventh in American Hockey League scoring, is out month to month with a fractured knee cap.
Austin Czarnik clears waivers, assigned to Stockton; Zac Rinaldo recalled
The Calgary Flames have continued their roster shuffling. Forward Austin Czarnik has cleared waivers and has been assigned to the American Hockey League’s Stockton Heat. Forward Zac Rinaldo, assigned to Stockton yesterday so there would be a roster spot for Czarnik during the waiver process, has been recalled from Stockton.
Flames assistant GM Chris Snow diagnosed with ALS
A key member of the Calgary Flames hockey operations group has revealed some bad health news. Through an open letter from the Snow family posted on the team website the Flames revealed that assistant general manager Chris Snow has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, otherwise known as ALS.
Report: Flames among teams with interest in Ilya Kovalchuk
On Monday, the Los Angeles Kings put forward Ilya Kovalchuk on unconditional waivers. On Tuesday, he cleared waivers and had his contract terminated. Immediately, chatter began regarding teams with interest in the veteran and according to The Fourth Period’s David Pagnotta, the Calgary Flames are among those kicking tires on Kovalchuk.
Jakob Pelletier is getting a new coach
The rash of coaching changes throughout the hockey world has hit the Calgary Flames’ top prospect. The Moncton Wildcats, home of 2019 first round pick Jakob Pelletier, have made a coaching change after relieving John Torchetti of his duties.
Flames return Matthew Phillips to Stockton
As expected, the Calgary Flames made a minor roster move on Friday morning. The club has returned forward Matthew Phillips to the American Hockey League’s Stockton Heat.
Flames recall Austin Czarnik from Stockton, but he remains on LTIR (for now)
The Calgary Flames made a minor roster move on Thursday afternoon, recalling forward Austin Czarnik from the American Hockey League’s Stockton Heat. Czarnik had completed a three game long-term injury conditioning stint with the Heat, but remains on the long-term injury reserve list.