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Blake Coleman scores twice in the Flames' 4-1 victory over the Ducks

Blake Coleman scored twice, Dustin Wolf made 26 saves and the Calgary Flames beat the Anaheim Ducks 4-1 on Thursday night

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Posts assist Tuesday Rooney logged an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime win over the Kraken.

Impact Rooney has three helpers over 12 games in March, though his assist Tuesday snapped a five-game skid. The 31-year-old center has played exclusively on the fourth line when in the lineup, offering minimal fantasy value on a low-scoring team. He's at eight points, 46 shots on net, 94 hits, 34 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating through 59 appearances.

MARCH 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Logs shorthanded helper Rooney notched a shorthanded assist and two hits in Wednesday's 4-3 shootout loss to the Canucks.

Impact Rooney has two helpers over his last four outings. The 31-year-old center could see more ice time in the near term if Mikael Backlund (upper body) misses time after exiting early Wednesday. It's also possible the Flames turn to other forwards to fill the gap rather than let Rooney see more than fourth-line minutes. For the season, Rooney has seven points, 39 shots on net, 83 hits, 32 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating over 53 appearances.

MARCH 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Cashes in for goal Rooney scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Sunday's 3-2 win over the Sharks.

Impact Rooney buried a goal from close range at 3:35 of the second period, giving the Flames their first lead of the contest. It was his first point in over two months -- he last got on the scoresheet Dec. 10 versus the Predators with a two-point game. Rooney has surpassed his 2023-24 production, earning four goals, one assist, 34 shots on net, 72 hits, 26 blocked shots and a minus-7 rating through 45 appearances this season. However, if the Flames upgrade their roster at the trade deadline, he could find himself out of the lineup or off the NHL roster altogether.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Hanley's 1st goal of the season lifts Flames past Sharks 3-2

Joel Hanley scored his first goal of the season at 13:26 of the third period to lead the Calgary Flames to a 3-2 victory over the San Jose Sharks

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Still slumping in fourth-line role Rooney has gone 23 games without a point after being held off the scoresheet in Saturday's 3-2 overtime loss to the Kraken.

Impact Rooney has fended off a challenge for playing time from Clark Bishop, who is back with AHL Calgary. Despite the slump, Rooney remains the Flames' preferred option for the fourth-line center spot. He has four points, 32 shots on net, 70 hits, 25 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 44 appearances this season. It's unlikely he'll reach the 10-point mark by the end of the campaign -- he hasn't gotten there since 2021-22 with the Rangers, when he had 12 points over 61 outings.

FEBRUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck in slump Rooney was held off the scoresheet for the 13th consecutive game in Monday's 5-2 win over the Blackhawks.

Impact Rooney hasn't recorded a point since he had a goal and an assist against the Predators on Dec. 10. The 31-year-old forward has maintained a steady spot as the Flames' fourth-line center this season, but his role is not a fantasy-friendly one. He has four points, 29 shots on net, 56 hits and a minus-5 rating while averaging just 9:48 of ice time through 34 appearances.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First multi-point effort of 2024-25 Rooney notched a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Predators.

Impact Rooney cracked the scoresheet for the first time since Nov. 23, when he scored a goal in a 4-3 win over the Canadiens, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect consistent production from the 31-year-old going forward. Even though he sees regular ice time due to his role in the fourth line, he's registered just three goals and four points in 21 games this season. Even though he brings physicality to the table, as evidenced by his 34 hits and 10 blocked shots, ultimately, he doesn't produce enough to be reliable in most fantasy formats.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid

Jonathan Huberdeau and Kevin Rooney each scored a goal and added an assist to lead the Calgary Flames to a 4-3 comeback victory over the skidding Nashville Predators

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • Associated Press

Rare goal in shootout victoy Rooney scored a goal in a 4-3 shootout win over the Wild on Saturday.

Impact Rooney put the Flames up 1-0 at 15:00 of the first period with a great tip over Filip Gustavsson's right pad. The 31-year-old journeyman has two goals in 13 games this season in a fourth-line role. Rooney has played 273 NHL games for the Devils, Rangers and Flames over nine seasons. He has no fantasy merit, but he's living his dream.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Andersson scores shootout winner, and the Flames hold off a late Wild comeback in 4-3 win

Rasmus Andersson scored the shootout winner and the Calgary Flames held off the Minnesota Wild 4-3 after blowing a two-goal lead late in the third period Saturday

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • Associated Press

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Blake Coleman scores twice in the Flames' 4-1 victory over the Ducks

Hanley's 1st goal of the season lifts Flames past Sharks 3-2

Huberdeau and Rooney lead Flames over Predators 4-3 to snap 8-game road skid

Andersson scores shootout winner, and the Flames hold off a late Wild comeback in 4-3 win

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