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Flames Recall Yan Kuznetsov for Bottom-Pairing Look

The 23-year-old left shot remains waiver-exempt until he reaches 30 days on the NHL roster or dresses for 10 games.

The Calgary Flames have recalled Yan Kuznetsov from their AHL farm team, the Wranglers. Kuznetsov steps onto the ice at the Saddledome last season.

Overview

  • Calgary used an open roster spot for the call-up with no corresponding move or reported injury driving the decision.
  • The active roster sits at 23 players with two goalies, eight defencemen and 13 forwards, and Martin Pospisil remains on injured reserve.
  • Reporters expect Kuznetsov to join a rotation on the third pair, with the top four set and Jake Bean, Brayden Pachal and rookie Zayne Parekh competing for minutes.
  • Coverage highlights the possibility of Kuznetsov serving as a defensively steady partner for Parekh based on his AHL usage and profile.
  • Kuznetsov has logged 226 AHL games with an 18-37–55 line and two goals in 10 games this season, while his NHL experience consists of one appearance in January 2024.