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Learning moment in loss Pospisil was whistled for an offensive zone penalty that led to the go-ahead goal in Sunday's 4-2 loss to Edmonton, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Herald reports. "It can't happen,...

Impact Pospisil plays with an edge -- that's part of his game -- so coaches have to accept his style, but his third-period high-sticking penalty in the offensive zone was costly and was noticed by head coach Ryan Huska. "It's so hard to win in this league that if you overstep the boundary a little bit, then it can cost a team," Huska said. "I think he understands it. He's gotta really work to be a better player in that regard for us." Pospisil, who opened the season with six points through his first eight appearances, enters Tuesday's contest in Montreal on a four-game pointless run.

NOVEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Three takeaways as Pospisil's penalty sinks Flames in loss to Oilers Sunday’s Battle of Alberta was decided on Martin Pospisil’s high-sticking call and Zach Hyman’s power-play goal in the third period.

NOVEMBER 4, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Garners assist in win Pospisil registered an assist, two shots on goal and five hits in Sunday's 4-1 win over the Oilers.

Impact Pospisil failed to earn multiple points for the first time in three games this season. He has a goal, four assists, four shots on net, 10 hits and a plus-3 rating while centering Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Mantha. Pospisil is unlikely to keep up this pace on offense, but in just his second NHL campaign, he's a proven physical force who could rank among the league leaders in hits at the end of the season if he's able to stay healthy.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Registers pair of helpers Pospisil recorded two assists, four hits, five PIM and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.

Impact Pospisil has opened the season with a pair of multi-point efforts. He was limited to 9:09 of ice time Saturday, though that was due to his second-period fight with Tyson Foerster. Pospisil is more agitator than scorer, but he's produced four points, two shots on net, five hits and seven PIM across his first two games this season. If his offense stays consistent, he'll be a viable power forward for fantasy purposes.

OCTOBER 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Earns two points in overtime win Pospisil scored a goal on two shots, added an assist, blocked two shots and logged two PIM in Wednesday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.

Impact Pospisil brought the Flames within a goal on a third-period tally, and he also set up Connor Zary's game-winning goal in overtime. As a rookie in 2023-24, Pospisil had 24 points, 238 hits, 107 PIM and a plus-14 rating over 63 appearances. He is in a middle-six role to begin 2024-25, but the key for the 24-year-old this year will be to avoid suspension-worthy plays -- he would be deemed a repeat offender after serving a three-game ban in March.

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames' Martin Pospisil Picks Top Corner To Beat Canucks' Arturs Silovs

OCTOBER 10, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Back in action Friday Pospisil (lower body) is in the lineup versus Winnipeg on Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

Impact Pospisil had a good rookie season in fantasy, especially if you play the hits and PIM categories. Pospisil had 107 PIM, 238 hits, eight goals and 16 assists in 63 regular-season games with the Flames. He is slated to start on the second line, alongside Jonathan Huberdeau and Anthony Mantha on Opening Night in Vancouver.

OCTOBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Wednesday's clash Pospisil (lower body) won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Winnipeg, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.

Impact Pospisil had eight goals, 24 points, 107 PIM and 238 hits in 63 games with Calgary in 2023-24. The 24-year-old will likely play in a middle-six role when healthy. If Pospisil isn't available for the start of the season, then Dryden Hunt might draw into the lineup.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from practice again Pospisil (lower body) missed a third straight day of practice Saturday, per Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.

Impact Pospisil is considered day-to-day. He registered eight goals, 24 points, 117 shots on net and 238 hits over 63 games with Calgary in 2023-24. Pospisil could open the 2024-25 campaign as a middle-six center after spending time on the wing last campaign.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flames prospect Sam Honzek 'took a huge step' in workouts with Martin Pospisil Sam Honzek on training with Martin Pospisil: ‘Sometimes, I want to just punch him because it's annoying. But it’s that extra motivation.’

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Martin Pospisil, as centre alongside Jonathan Huberdeau, could be X-Factor for Flames The 24-year-old sparkplug is getting the first shot to fill the Flames’ void at centre

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames forward Pospisil helps Slovakia to Olympic berth, honours Gaudreaus Playing with a heavy heart, Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil helped Slovakia score a spot in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Italy.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

After voicing concerns, Flames forward Martin Pospisil will skate in Olympic qualifier Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil has confirmed he will represent Slovakia at an Olympic qualifying tournament later this month.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames forward Martin Pospisil may skip Olympic qualifier, citing 'moral principles' Martin Pospisil is set to represent Slovakia later this month, but he's not sure he is comfortable skating alongside players from the KHL.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Back in action Per Chris Wahl of Calgary's official site, Pospisil (shoulder) will represent Slovakia in a qualification tournament for the 2026 Winter Olympics from Aug. 29 to Sept. 1.

Impact Pospisil is healthy again after suffering an injury during the 2024 IIHF World Championship in May. The 24-year-old forward registered eight goals, 24 points, 117 shots on net, 238 hits and 109 PIM in 63 regular-season contests for Calgary in 2023-24. Pospisil will be in the mix for a middle-six spot with the Flames going into the upcoming campaign.

AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Should the Flames shift wrecking-ball winger Martin Pospisil to centre? Martin Pospisil played primarily as a pivot at worlds, and Slovakia’s coach described him as ‘a huge asset to us in the middle.’

JUNE 5, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames forward Martin Pospisil suffers potential injury at worlds Martin Pospisil crashed awkwardly into the end-boards Tuesday while representing Slovakia in international action.

JUNE 1, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

MAY 30, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Will miss rest of Worlds Pospisil (upper body) will miss the remainder of the 2024 IIHF World Championship, per Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.

Impact Pospisil was doing phenomenal at the tournament, providing three goals and seven points in seven games with Team Slovakia, but he sustained the injury during Monday's contest versus Sweden. The severity of his injury isn't known yet, so it's not clear if Pospisil's offseason training or availability for the start of the 2024-25 campaign will be impacted. The 24-year-old recorded eight goals, 24 points, 107 PIM and 238 hits in 63 contests with Calgary as a rookie in 2023-24.

MAY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured at World Championship Pospisil suffered an apparent upper-body injury in Slovakia's matchup with Sweden on Monday, Claire Hanna of TSN reports.

Impact Pospisil has been lighting it up at the international tournament with three goals and four assists. In his rookie campaign, the 24-year-old center notched eight goals and 16 helpers despite not having a significant role with the man advantage. Barring a long-term injury, Pospisil should be capable of improving on those numbers in his sophomore campaign.

MAY 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

'Every night, he was a rat': Why Martin Pospisil was Flames' best story this season Rookie winger Martin Pospisil was credited with 238 hits in 2023-24, the highest total by any Calgary Flames thumper in nearly a decade.

APRIL 24, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Flames rookie Martin Pospisil will represent Slovakia at world championship Pospisil: ‘Representing your country, it’s something special.’

APRIL 20, 2024 • CALGARYHERALD.COM

Provides assist in win Pospisil notched an assist, three shots on goal, three hits and four PIM in Thursday's 5-1 win over the Sharks.

Impact Pospisil didn't score a goal over the last nine games of the season, but he added six assists. The 24-year-old concludes his rookie campaign with 24 points, 238 hits, 107 PIM, 117 shots on goal and a plus-14 rating through 63 games. He'll need to improve his technique with his aggressive play to avoid suspensions, but Pospisil could grow into being a hard-nosed power winger in the Flames' middle six.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Hands out helper Sunday Pospisil logged an assist, four shots on goal, six hits and two PIM in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes.

Impact Pospisil hasn't scored a goal over seven games in April, but he has five assists, 19 PIM and 29 hits. The 24-year-old is at 23 points, 111 shots on net, 232 hits, 101 PIM and a plus-13 rating over 61 appearances this season. Pospisil continues to see his even-strength minutes alongside the Flames' leading scorer, Nazem Kadri, which has led to some trickle-down offense.

APRIL 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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