Calgary Flames' Yegor Sharangovich Sidelined with Injury
The standout forward is placed on injured reserve with a lower-body injury, missing the start of the NHL season.
- Yegor Sharangovich, aged 26, suffered a lower-body injury in a preseason game against the Winnipeg Jets.
- The Flames announced his status as week-to-week, affecting his availability for the season opener against the Vancouver Canucks.
- Sharangovich led the team in goals last season with 31 and achieved a career-high 59 points, setting a record for a Belarusian in the NHL.
- He recently signed a five-year contract extension worth $28.75 million, set to begin in the 2025-26 season.
- Calgary will miss his presence in their top-six forward lineup, where he was expected to play alongside Nazem Kadri and Andrei Kuzmenko.