OCTOBER 11 • CALGARYHERALD.COM
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Flames' Justin Kirkland Shovels Home First Career NHL Goal
OCTOBER 14 • YOUTUBE
Calgary Flames recall centre Justin Kirkland, place Kevin Rooney on injured reserve Justin Kirkland, who signed as a free agent for a second stint with the Flames, should be in the home lineup Saturday at the Saddledome.
Flames Recall Justin Kirkland | Calgary Flames Centre brought up to big club
OCTOBER 11 • NHL.COM
Called up from minors Kirkland was recalled from AHL Calgary on Friday.
Impact Kirkland saw action in just two NHL games with Arizona last year, recording one shot and five hits while averaging 7:14 of ice time. The move comes as Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) was designated for injured reserve. With Matthew Coronato likely ahead of Kirkland on the organizational depth chart, Kirkland figures to remain a healthy scratch versus the Flyers on Saturday.
OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE
Hits waivers Kirkland was placed on waivers Sunday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Kirkland contributed eight goals and 30 points in 43 regular-season outings with AHL Tucson in 2023-24. He is poised to start the 2024-25 campaign with AHL Calgary.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Pens one-year contract Kirkland signed a one-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Wednesday.
Impact Kirkland had eight goals and 30 points in 43 regular-season contests with AHL Tucson in 2023-24. He also appeared in two outings with Arizona, recording no points, one shot, five hits and one block over that stretch. Kirkland is likely to start the 2024-25 campaign in the minors.
JULY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Demoted to AHL Kirkland was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Sunday.
Impact Kirkland was recalled earlier Sunday but sent back down almost immediately. It's unclear if he'll be back with the big club before Thursday's matchup against Vegas.
FEBRUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Back with big club Kirkland was recalled from AHL Tucson on Sunday.
Impact Kirkland has been held without a point through nine career NHL games, including two this season. He has 17 points in 21 AHL contests.
FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down Saturday Kirkland was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Saturday.
Impact Kirkland was once again a healthy scratch Saturday versus the Hurricanes. The 27-year-old may not be shuttled between the NHL and AHL if Adam Ruzicka, who was claimed on waivers from Calgary earlier in the week, can get his immigration paperwork settled prior to the Coyotes' next game Feb. 8 versus the Golden Knights.
JANUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to minors Kirkland was sent to AHL Tucson on Thursday.
Impact Kirkland has no points, one shot, five hits and a block in two games with Arizona this season. He's also recorded two goals and 16 points in 18 outings with Tucson. Arizona needed to clear a roster spot for Adam Ruzicka, who was claimed off waivers from Calgary.
JANUARY 25 • ROTOWIRE
Rejoins big club Kirkland was promoted from AHL Tucson on Sunday.
Impact Kirkland is scoreless through nine career NHL appearances, including two this season. He has two goals and 16 points in 18 AHL games. The 27-year-old could dress in a bottom-six role Monday against the Penguins.
JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE
Sent down Wednesday Kirkland was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Wednesday, per CapFriendly.
Impact Kirkland had five hits, one shot on goal and one blocked shot over two contests while filling in for Jason Zucker (suspension). With Zucker set to return Thursday and Dylan Guenther making a strong impression, it's Kirkland who loses his roster spot for now.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Back with Arizona Kirkland was recalled from AHL Tucson on Saturday.
Impact Kirkland played seven games with the Ducks last season, but he was unable to hit the scoresheet. This is the second time this week that Kirkland has been recalled from the minors, Kirkland was a healthy scratch in his only two games at the NHL level this season. He has a goal and 12 assists at the AHL level this season.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Dropped to AHL Kirkland was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Friday.
Impact Kirkland has yet to make his NHL debut but could be recalled again before Sunday's game against the Jets to serve as an insurance body. The 22-year-old has 13 points in 12 AHL contests.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Joining NHL roster Kirkland will be recalled from AHL Tucson on Friday, Craig Morgan of PHNX Sports reports.
Impact Kirkland will link up with Arizona due to the continued absence of Jason Zucker (suspension). For their last game, the Yotes opt to go with seven defensemen, so Kirkland is far from a lock to play even while up with the big club. Still, the 27-year-old center has put his offensive upside in the minors, racking up 13 points in 12 games for the Roadrunners.
JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE
Heads to minors Kirkland was reassigned to AHL Tucson on Saturday.
Impact Kirkland was summoned by Arizona on Friday but was a healthy scratch in Saturday's game versus the Avalanche. He has a goal and 10 points in nine AHL appearances this year.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Promoted from AHL Kirkland was recalled from AHL Tucson on Friday.
Impact Kirkland was waived before the start of the 2023-24 campaign and hasn't seen any NHL action this season. He was scoreless in seven games with Anaheim last year and has 10 points in nine appearances with AHL Tucson.
DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on waivers Kirkland was placed on waivers Monday with the purpose of sending him to AHL Tucson.
Impact Kirkland had nine goals and nine assist in 32 games with AHL San Diego last season. In seven NHL outings for Anaheim in 2022-23, he was credited with five shots on goal and eight hits.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Signs with Arizona Kirkland signed a one-year, two-way contract with Arizona on Saturday.
Impact Kirkland spent last season in the Anaheim organization, playing seven games with the Ducks with nary a point. It was the first time in the NHL for the 26-year-old who also spent time at AHL San Diego where he managed nine goals and 18 points in 32 games.
JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Waived by Ducks Kirkland (undisclosed) was placed on waivers by Anaheim on Wednesday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet.
Impact Kirkland was on the injured reserve list, but he was presumably activated before being waived. If he clears, the 26-year-old will likely be sent to the minors. Kirkland has no points in seven games while averaging 7:13 of ice time with Anaheim this season. He also has six goals and 13 points in 19 contests with AHL San Diego in 2022-23.
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