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Flames Waive Justin Kirkland, Recall AHL Scoring Leader Rory Kerins

The roster shuffle signals Calgary turning to internal depth for fourth-line help.

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The Calgary Flames have recalled centre Rory Kerins, an AHL all-star last winter, from the Wranglers.

Overview

  • Calgary placed Justin Kirkland on waivers Wednesday, with assignment to the Wranglers expected if he is not claimed.
  • The Flames recalled 23-year-old Rory Kerins on Thursday morning ahead of the home game against the Sharks after he sat out the Wranglers’ Wednesday game.
  • Kirkland has nine NHL appearances this season with one assist and limited ice time after last year’s ACL surgery, playing on a one-year, $900,000 contract.
  • Reports suggest the move could be to create space to activate winger Martin Pospisil from injured reserve, which has not been confirmed.
  • Internal options noted by reporters include veterans Clark Bishop and Dryden Hunt and prospects Matvei Gridin and Sam Morton, with Kerins leading the AHL affiliate in scoring.