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Flames Reassign Sam Morton to Wranglers After Three-Game NHL Stint

Calgary hands the fourth-line job to waiver claim John Beecher to keep options open under the waiver clock.

Overview

  • The team announced Tuesday that Morton was returned to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers.
  • During his eight-day look, the 26-year-old centered the fourth line and penalty kill, logging three shots, nine hits and a 66.7% faceoff win rate with a minus-1 rating.
  • Morton was a healthy scratch for Sunday’s 5–2 win in Vancouver as Ryan Lomberg rejoined the lineup and Beecher moved to center.
  • The short recall means Morton did not require waivers for the reassignment and preserves Calgary’s waiver flexibility for future moves.
  • The Flames now list 13 forwards on the active roster and resume their road trip Wednesday against the Lightning.