JUSTIN KIRKLAND NEWS

Pettersson and Brannstrom have a goal and assist each and Canucks top Flames 3-1

Elias Pettersson tied the game on the power play early in the second period and assisted on Erik Brannstrom’s goal in the third as the Vancouver Canucks beat the Calgary Flames 3-1

NOVEMBER 13, 2024 • Associated Press

HockeyBuzz.com - Trevor Neufeld - Exploring Calgary's Recent Spiral – Team Identity – Justin Kirkland's Value NHL Hockey Trade Rumors

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • HOCKEYBUZZ.COM

Snags assist Thursday Kirkland logged an assist and two hits in Thursday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.

Impact Kirkland may get more steady playing time while Anthony Mantha (lower body) is on injured reserve. The 28-year-old Kirkland was scratched twice to start November, but it looks like he's got some job security, as he would require waivers to be reassigned to AHL Calgary. He's produced six points, four shots on net, 29 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over 11 outings this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'He's an inspiration': Former coach thrilled for Flames call-up Justin Kirkland Dallas Eakins was among the first to visit Justin Kirkland in hospital after a serious car crash. He remains among Kirkland’s biggest fans.

NOVEMBER 1, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Generates helper Wednesday Kirkland produced an assist, three hits and two blocked shots in Wednesday's 5-1 loss to Utah.

Impact Kirkland has three helpers over his last five games. The 28-year-old centered the fourth line Wednesday after a brief foray into the middle six last week. He's now at five points, three shots on net, 24 hits, 11 blocked shots and a plus-4 rating over nine contests this season.

OCTOBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'He's an inspiration': Former coach thrilled for Flames call-up Justin Kirkland Dallas Eakins was among the first to visit Justin Kirkland in hospital after a serious car crash. He remains among Kirkland’s biggest fans.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

'He's an inspiration': Former coach thrilled for Flames call-up Justin Kirkland Dallas Eakins was among the first to visit Justin Kirkland in hospital after a serious car crash. He remains among Kirkland’s biggest fans.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Burning Questions: Justin Kirkland finding a home with the Flames Has Justin Kirkland solidified his spot in the lineup with the Calgary Flames?

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Three Takeaways as Justin Kirkland seals shootout win for Flames over Penguins Justin Kirkland scored the shootout winner for the Calgary Flames in their 4-3 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Sling assist in shootout win Kirkland logged an assist and blocked two shots in Tuesday's 4-3 shootout win over the Penguins.

Impact Kirkland's helper set up the opening tally by Rasmus Andersson. In the shootout, Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round. The 28-year-old saw a season-high 14:28 of ice time and has earned three points, two shots on net, 13 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-4 rating through five appearances. While he's not a must-have fantasy player, Kirkland is doing a lot to keep his place in the lineup even once Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) and Yegor Sharangovich (lower body) are ready to return.

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Calgary Flames grind out 4-3 shootout win over Pittsburgh Penguins

Justin Kirkland scored the decisive goal in the sixth round of the shootout Tuesday night as the red-hot Calgary Flames prevailed 4-3 over the Pittsburgh Penguins

OCTOBER 23, 2024 • Associated Press

Grabs helper in win Kirkland produced an assist and blocked three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Kirkland has two points, eight hits, three blocks and a plus-3 rating over his three NHL appearances this season. The 28-year-old is strengthening his grip on the fourth-line center spot that was occupied by Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) prior to his injury in the season opener. Kirkland's role is still too limited to be useful in fantasy, but he's been a positive story on the ice after an arduous journey to competing for a full-time NHL job.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames call-up Justin Kirkland reflects on journey from serious car crash to first NHL goal Flames call-up Justin Kirkland suffered head trauma and facial fractures in a car accident in California in January 2023.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Scores first NHL goal Kirkland scored a goal and went plus-2 in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact The 28-year-old forward has taken a long path to the NHL, entering this season with just nine games of prior experience. Kirkland finally signed his name on a scoresheet with a third-period tally Sunday, earning the first goal and point of his career. He didn't make the Flames' Opening Night roster but joined the team after Kevin Rooney (undisclosed) landed on injured reserve. Kirkland will likely be limited to a fourth-line role as long as he's in the NHL, with his biggest contribution coming in hits -- he has seven through two appearances.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andersson has goal and 2 assists as unbeaten Flames beat winless Oilers 4-1

Rasmus Andersson had a goal and two assists, and the Calgary Flames beat the winless Edmonton Oilers 4-1 to remain undefeated

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • Associated Press

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.

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames Recall Justin Kirkland | Calgary Flames Centre brought up to big club

OCTOBER 11, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE