Dryden Hunt - NHL News & Rumors

Headed for minors Hunt was waived by the Flames on Friday.

Impact Hunt figures to serve as a veteran leader with the organization's minor-league club and shouldn't be expected to offer much in the way of fantasy value. Even if Hunt is recalled at some point, he figures to serve in a bottom-six role where he will log minimal minutes.

SEPTEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Three more helpers Saturday Hunt notched three assists in AHL Calgary's 7-5 win over Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Hunt only got into three NHL games this season, failing to record a point while adding nine hits and four blocked shots. He was at his best as a veteran leader for the Wranglers, putting up 18 goals and 63 points over 52 appearances. Hunt is under contract for 2026-27 and will likely operate in a similar capacity next year.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Earns three points Friday Hunt scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Calgary's 5-2 win over Colorado on Friday.

Impact Hunt reached the 60-point mark for the year with this performance. He's at 18 goals, 42 assists, 132 shots on net and 64 PIM across 51 appearances for the Wranglers this year. The 30-year-old forward is under contract for 2026-27 and should continue to serve mostly as an AHL veteran who can fill in at the NHL level if necessary.

APRIL 18 • ROTOWIRE

Huge performance in AHL win Hunt scored a goal and added four assists in AHL Calgary's 6-3 win over Laval on Monday.

Impact Hunt had his best game of the season Monday. He's scored in eight of the last 10 games, producing eight goals and 11 assists over that span for the Wranglers, which also earned him a week-long stint in the NHL in the middle. He's up to 13 goals, 37 points and a plus-5 rating over 28 AHL appearances this season.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Optioned to AHL Hunt was assigned to AHL Calgary on Tuesday.

Impact The Flames recalled Martin Pospisil (undisclosed) from his conditioning assignment with the Wranglers in a corresponding transaction. Hunt hasn't produced a point over three appearances in the NHL this season, but he's generated 31 points (11 goals, 20 helpers) across 26 appearances in the minors.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Rejoins NHL club Hunt was recalled from AHL Calgary on Wednesday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Hunt was sent down by the Flames in mid-December but will rejoin the NHL club nearly a month later since several of the team's forwards are dealing with injuries. Hunt as appeared in just two games for the Flames during the regular season, and he's logged no points, four hits, four blocked shots and a minus-2 rating while averaging 10:37 of ice time.

JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three points for Wranglers Hunt scored a goal and added two assists in AHL Calgary's 6-5 overtime loss to Colorado on Tuesday.

Impact Hunt is getting back in a groove with three goals and two assists over his last three games. He spent a bit of time with the Flames in November and December, and he passed through waivers to get back to the Wranglers on Dec. 19. In the AHL this year, he has eight goals, 23 points and 51 shots on net over 21 appearances.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Calgary Hunt was placed on waivers by the Flames on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.

Impact Hunt was recalled by the Flames on Friday, but he didn't appear in any games during his time with the NHL club. He'll presumably report to AHL Calgary if he clears waivers, and he should see more consistent playing time in the minors.

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back with NHL club Hunt was recalled from AHL Calgary on Friday.

Impact Hunt has served as a healthy scratch 12 of the 14 times he was on the NHL roster, so his promotion shouldn't be considered an indication that he will be playing against the Kings on Saturday. Still, the winger has been thriving in the minors with 18 points in 16 tilts for the Wranglers, and could offer an offensive boost if he gets into the lineup.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Assigned to AHL Hunt was sent to AHL Calgary on Thursday.

Impact Hunt was recalled Nov. 17 but he managed to play only twice, while being a healthy scratch on 10 occasions. Hunt will get a chance to get in some playing time at the AHL level. He was held off the scoresheet in two NHL games this season.

DECEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brought up from AHL Hunt was summoned from AHL Calgary on Monday.

Impact The Flames also brought up Sam Morton and sent Rory Kerins to the minors. Hunt has five goals and 16 points in 15 AHL outings this season. He could occupy a bottom-six role against Chicago on Tuesday after Samuel Honzek (upper body) sustained a week-to-week injury in Saturday's 4-3 shootout loss to Winnipeg.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reassigned to AHL Hunt was returned to AHL Calgary on Saturday.

Impact Hunt was a healthy scratch Friday after he was recalled Thursday. The 29-year-old has two goals and four assists in four AHL contests this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back in NHL Hunt was recalled from AHL Calgary on Thursday.

Impact The Flames are in desperate need of goal scoring as they have only 12 goals in eight games this season. Hunt had two goals and four assists in four AHL games before his recall. He may not be the answer to their offensive woes, but Hunt will certainly provide a spark as he had 73 hits in 28 regular-season games with Calgary last season.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pots pair in AHL loss Hunr scored twice and added 12 PIM in AHL Calgary's 7-4 loss to Colorado on Friday.

Impact Hunt has seen time in the NHL in each of the last eight years, but he's also spent large chunks of time in the AHL. Last season, he had three assists over five games with the Flames, but they opted to fill out their lineup with younger players to begin 2025-26.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shifts to waivers Hunt was placed on waivers Tuesday for the purpose of being assigned to AHL Calgary.

Impact Hunt produced 16 goals and 49 points in 49 regular-season appearances for the Flames' top minor-league affiliate in 2024-25. He has appeared in 33 NHL games over the last two regular seasons. Assuming he clears waivers, he could earn himself another promotion to the big club this campaign.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Flames sign depth forward Dryden Hunt to two-year contract extension Dryden Hunt, who was eligible to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is sticking around the Saddledome on a two-way deal.

JUNE 25, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames sign depth forward Dryden Hunt to two-year contract extension Dryden Hunt, who was eligible to be an unrestricted free agent this summer, is sticking around the Saddledome on a two-way deal.

JUNE 20, 2025 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames Re-sign Forward Dryden Hunt To Two-Year Two-Way Contract The Calgary Flames have re-signed winger Dryden Hunt to a two-year two-way contract extension with an AAV of $825,000.

JUNE 20, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Agrees to two-year contract Hunt signed a two-year, two-way contract with the Flames on Friday. He'll come with a cap hit of $825,000 if he's on the NHL roster.

Impact Hunt had 16 goals and 49 points in 49 regular-season appearances with the AHL's Wranglers in 2024-25. He also registered three assists in five outings with the Flames. The 29-year-old is likely to spend most of 2025-26 in the minors, but Hunt will be on the list of candidates for promotion if the Flames run into injury troubles.

JUNE 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Goes on waivers Hunt was placed on waivers Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact The move was made to get Hunt extra playing time with AHL Calgary as they are in the playoffs. Hunt is expected to pass through waivers, allowing him to suit up in AHL playoff action. Hunt had three assists in five NHL games this season, including a pair of helpers Thursday in a 5-1 win over the Kings.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two assists Hunt notched two assists and a plus-2 rating in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Kings.

Impact Hunt hadn't played since March 22 versus the Islanders, as he was largely left as a healthy scratch during the Flames' failed playoff push. The 29-year-old winger posted three assists, five shots on net, 10 hits and a minus-1 rating over five NHL appearances this season. He can play for AHL Calgary during its playoff run if he clears waivers. Hunt will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, and it's unclear if he's interested in staying in the Flames' organization at this time.

APRIL 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first helper of season Hunt logged an assist and two hits in Monday's 6-2 loss to the Maple Leafs.

Impact Hunt may get the chance to stick with the big club for a while. Mikael Backlund (upper body) is week-to-week, but Hunt could stay on the roster as an extra forward now that Connor Zary has served his two-game suspension. Hunt's helper was his first point in three NHL outings this season, and he's added four shots on net, six hits and a minus-2 rating while seeing bottom-six minutes.

MARCH 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Calgary Flames Recall Dryden Hunt From AHL The Calgary Flames have recalled forward Dryden Hunt from the Calgary Wranglers, it was announced Friday.

MARCH 15, 2025 • THEHOCKEYNEWS.COM

Elevated from minors Hunt was recalled from AHL Calgary on Friday.

Impact Hunt's promotion will give the Flames an extra healthy forward in the event Mikael Backlund (upper body) won't be available against Colorado on Friday. In his lone appearance for the Flames this year, the 29-year-old winger logged 12:33 of ice time while racking up two shots, three hits and a minus-1 rating.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads back to AHL Calgary Hunt was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Saturday.

Impact Hunt will return to the minors after making one appearance with the big club. The 29-year-old could be a candidate to be recalled following the 4 Nations Face-Off.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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