KEVIN ROONEY NEWS

Fills empty cage Rooney scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Rooney earned his first point of the season with the empty-netter to help the Flames fend off the Kings at the end of the game. This was the center's first point in eight appearances this season. He missed time with a concussion in October but appears to be the Flames' preferred option as the fourth-line center. In addition to his goal, he has three shots on net, 11 hits, four blocked shots and four PIM.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Backlund, Wolf lead Flames to 3-1 win over Kings

Captain Mikael Backlund had a goal and assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a gritty 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Monday

NOVEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Poised to play Thursday Rooney (concussion) is expected back in the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Rooney missed the Flames' previous five games following a concussion suffered in the season opener against Vancouver on Oct. 9. With the veteran forward retaking his spot on the fourth line, Adam Klapka will find himself back in the press box after during up in the prior two contests. For his part, Rooney has never reached the 15-point threshold in his seven full NHL seasons, so fantasy players shouldn't be baking on him for offensive contributions.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Placed on injured reserve Rooney (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact The Flames recalled Justin Kirkland from AHL Calgary in a corresponding move. Rooney was injured after seeing only 1:03 of ice time Opening Night in Vancouver on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran had three goals and an assist in 33 regular-season appearances for the Flames in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Labeled day-to-day Rooney (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after exiting Wednesday's matchup with Vancouver, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Rooney logged just 1:03 of ice time before he was forced out of the clash with the Canucks. The veteran center could still be available to face the Flyers on Saturday while Matthew Coronato will be on standby to step into Rooney's fourth-line role if needed.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves Wednesday's game Rooney (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Canucks.

Impact Rooney took a hard hit from J.T. Miller in the first period and was unable to get back into the game. If Rooney misses additional time, Matthew Coronato would likely enter the lineup. The Flames' next game is at home Saturday versus the Flyers in the first half of a back-to-back.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Adds third goal Rooney scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over San Jose.

Impact Rooney extended Calgary's lead to 4-0 in the second period, beating Devin Cooley from the slot for his first goal since March 18. The 30-year-old Rooney had gone 12 games without a point. He'll wrap up the season with three goals and four points over 33 games in a fourth-line role.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Rooney finds his place with the Flames — their go-to guy when shorthanded Kevin Rooney playing more shorthanded minutes than anyone else on Flames roster after switching up off-season and working in Los Angeles.

APRIL 11 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Finds assist in loss Rooney notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.

Impact Rooney helped out on a Rasmus Andersson tally in the second period. Since joining the Flames after the All-Star break, Rooney has seen consistent playing time as the fourth-line center. He's starting to come around on offense with a goal and an assist over his last two games, but it's unlikely to lead to a sustained scoring surge. The center is at three points, 18 shots on net, 38 hits, 19 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 20 appearances this season.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Deposits goal in loss Rooney scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.

Impact Rooney snapped a 16-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 30-year-old has had limited chances to produce offense while playing on the Flames' fourth line. He's posted two goals, 15 shots on net, 37 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 19 appearances, numbers not good enough to justify a roster spot in nearly all fantasy formats.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Rooney relishing renewed role with the Flames Kevin Rooney has, as of late, been a lineup lock for the Calgary Flames. He has suited up for 19 games in a row.

MARCH 18 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames acquire Okhotiuk, sign Rooney to contract extension Prior to Friday's trade deadline, the Calgary Flames added defenceman Nikita Okhotiuk from San Jose for a fifth-round draft pick.

MARCH 8 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Inked a one-year deal Rooney has signed a one-year contract extension with the Flames on Friday.

Impact Rooney has only played in 13 games with the big club, recording one goal and 23 hits. The 30-year-old will continue to play on the fourth line, and bring the much-needed energy the Flames need to potentially make the playoffs this season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in second game of season Rooney scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.

Impact This was Rooney's second game of the campaign at the NHL level. He's added three shots on net, two hits and a plus-1 rating while centering the fourth line. Rooney should stick in that spot for the remainder of the campaign after the Flames dealt Elias Lindholm to the Canucks and lost Adam Ruzicka on waivers to the Coyotes. Rooney probably won't score enough for fantasy, but his place in the lineup is unlikely to be challenged.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from AHL Rooney was summoned from AHL Calgary on Sunday.

Impact Rooney has one goal in four AHL outings this season. He missed the start of the 2023-24 campaign following shoulder surgery in October. The 30-year-old forward contributed one assist, 14 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 26 hits in 17 appearances with the Flames last season.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Flames Assign Kevin Rooney | Calgary Flames Forward has missed all 40 games this season with a shoulder injury

JANUARY 9 • NHL.COM

Hits waivers Rooney (shoulder) was placed on waivers Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, after being activated from long-term injured reserve.

Impact Assuming he clears, Rooney can start seeing game action with AHL Calgary after recovering from shoulder surgery in October. He chipped in one assist, 14 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 26 hits in 17 outings with the Flames last season.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Moved to LTIR Rooney (shoulder) was transferred Thursday from the regular injured reserve list to the long-term injured reserve list, per CapFriendly.

Impact Rooney hasn't played yet this campaign due to the injury, so he'll be eligible to be activated for the Flames' contest against Nashville on Nov. 7. He had an assist, 26 hits and 10 blocks in 17 contests with Calgary last season. Once Rooney is healthy, he'll likely take a spot on the Flames' fourth line.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on injured reserve Rooney (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.

Impact Rooney is expected to miss significant time after undergoing surgery. The 30-year-old was pushing for a bottom-six spot in the Flames' lineup, but Adam Ruzicka will likely center the fourth line to begin 2023-24.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo shoulder surgery Rooney will undergo shoulder surgery Wednesday.

Impact The Flames expect Rooney to be out long-term, but beyond that, they haven't provided a timetable for his recovery. He had an assist in 17 outings with Calgary in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with upper-body injury Rooney is dealing with an upper-body injury, Flames coach Ryan Huska told Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan on Wednesday.

Impact There is no exact timetable for Rooney's return, but Huska cautioned that it "won't be short term." Rooney had an assist in 17 contests with Calgary in 2022-23.

OCTOBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 13, 2023 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Andersson, Flames top Tkachuk, Panthers in shootout 5-4

Rasmus Andersson scored in the fifth round of the shootout to lead the Calgary Flames over the Florida Panthers 5-4 in a matchup of teams that made a major trade last summer

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Born in Boston, Flames forward Kevin Rooney was raised on championships Rooney, who skates on the Flames' fourth line, is back in his hometown for Thursday’s battle with the Bruins

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Flames beat Avs 5-3 to win opener for first time since 2009

Dillon Dube scored short-handed and the Calgary Flames won their season opener for the first time since 2009, beating the defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche 5-3 on T...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS