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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

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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

JANUARY 9, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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

The 'other' new guy: Kevin Rooney plans to emerge from under the radar Rooney joined the Flames in mid-July on a two-year contract with an average annual value of US$1.3 million

OCTOBER 4, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Free-agent addition Kevin Rooney expects 'really good fit' with Flames Calgary Flames fans were scrambling for a scouting report on Kevin Rooney.

JULY 15, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Flames Sign Kevin Rooney to Two-Year Contract The Calgary Flames have added depth forward Kevin Rooney on a two-year deal worth $1.3 million per season.

JULY 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Palat scores late, Lightning beat Rangers 3-1 in Game 5

Ondrej Palat scored on a deflection with 1:50 remaining to break a tie and lead the Tampa Bay Lightning to a 3-1 victory over the New York Rangers on Thursday night for a 3-2 lead...

JUNE 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Shesterkin, Chytil help Rangers top Hurricanes, force Game 7

Igor Shesterkin stopped 37 shots and became the fifth goalie to have two assists in a playoff game, Filip Chytil scored twice in the second period and the New York Rangers beat the...

MAY 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Zibanejad leads Rangers to 3-1 win over Hurricanes in Game 3

Mika Zibanejad had a goal and an assist, Igor Shesterkin stopped 43 shots, and the New York Rangers beat the Carolina Hurricanes 3-1 in Game 3 of their second-round playoff series

MAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press

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MAY 16, 2022 • FOX SPORTS

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Domingue, Heinen star as Penguins surge past Rangers 7-4

Danton Heinen’s first playoff goal in three years just past the midway point of the third period helped the Pittsburgh Penguins to a 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers

MAY 8, 2022 • Associated Press

Petry helps Canadiens beat Rangers 4-3 to end 9-game skid

Jeff Petry scored his second goal of the game in the final minute of the third period and Sam Montembeault made 24 saves as the Montreal Canadiens beat the playoff-bound New York R...

APRIL 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Rangers rout Senators 5-1 to clinch playoff berth

Chris Kreider scored twice and Artemi Panarin added a goal and two assists as the New York Rangers routed the Ottawa Senators 5-1 to clinch their first postseason berth since 2017

APRIL 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Hughes scores 2, Devils blow past Rangers 7-4 to stop skid

Jack Hughes scored twice and the New Jersey Devils broke loose for five second-period goals — four in a six-minute span — to erase an early deficit and defeat the New York Rangers...

MARCH 23, 2022 • Associated Press

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