Justin Kirkland: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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Have you ever wondered exactly where the Calgary Flames rank in terms of high-end speed? It’s probably fair to say that most Flames fans can sense that their team isn’t the fastest in the NHL.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 29

Flames defenceman Kevin Bahl out week-to-week with an upper body injury

The Calgary Flames have been without blueliner Kevin Bahl for the past few games. By the sounds of it, they’ll be without him for a little while longer at least.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / December 5

Stars' Tyler Seguin undergoing surgery, expected to be out four to six months

Derek Lee: Anaheim Ducks defenseman Cam Fowler returned to the lineup. Forwards Leo Carlsson (upper-body) and Brock McGinn (lower-body) remained out. TSN: Ducks forward Trevor Zegras left last night’s game in the second period.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / December 4

Flames’ Justin Kirkland out for remainder of 2024-25

The Calgary Flames announced Wednesday that center Justin Kirkland will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing knee surgery. Kirkland sustained the injury early into the opening frame of Friday’s contest versus the Columbus Blue Jackets and has been out of the lineup for the Flames’ two subsequent games.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 4

Flames forward Justin Kirkland out for season after knee surgery

Bad news, everybody. One of the biggest feel-good stories on the Calgary Flames roster has come to its end. The Flames announced on Wednesday morning that forward Justin Kirkland will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing ACL surgery.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 4

Flames forward undergoes season-ending ACL surgery

The Flames announced Wednesday that forward Justin Kirkland underwent successful ACL surgery and will be out for the remainder of the season.

Ducks get early Christmas present with return of mighty defenseman

Stars veteran to undergo hip surgery, will miss four to six months

Canucks insider shares unfortunate update on goalie Thatcher Demko

Department of Player Safety made decision on Arber Xhekaj for punching ref

Finally a positive update announced regarding Canucks superstar J.T. Miller

USA announces 4 Nations Face-Off roster

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 3

Flames reports cards: grading each forward through November

The month of November was an eventful one for the Calgary Flames with a lot of highs and lows. The highs were very high which included a four game win streak on home and and the incredible play of Dustin Wolf.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Flames place center on IR, recall two AHL standouts

The center left Calgary’s Friday loss to Columbus early with a lower-body injury. He sat out of the team’s Saturday game and will now miss at least three more games while on IR.

Penguins build 5-goal lead, coast past Flames

The best possible fictional hockey team

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 3

The Flames have a decision to make with Justin Kirkland

There are a few things we think we know about Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland. The 28-year-old product of scenic Winnipeg, Manitoba is a left shot forward who can play centre or the wing, which provides a nice bit of versatility to wherever he’s playing.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 25

Justin Kirkland Making the Most of NHL Opportunity with Flames

Calgary Flames forward Justin Kirkland’s path to the NHL hasn’t been easy. After spending six seasons in the AHL, Kirkland finally made his NHL debut, playing a handful of games with the Anaheim Ducks and Arizona Coyotes.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / October 23

Flames extend point streak with shootout win over Pens

Justin Kirkland scored the winning goal in the sixth round of a shootout to give the host Calgary Flames a 4-3 comeback victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Tuesday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 15

Justin Kirkland’s first NHL goal was a decade (and two Flames stints) in the making

Those who kept close tabs on the Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate while it was stationed in Stockton, California knew plenty about Justin Kirkland long before he scored his first NHL goal in Edmonton on Sunday night.

Calgary Flames News / Breakaway on SI / October 14

Flames Forward Caps Long Journey to NHL With First Goal

The Calgary Flames are one of the most surprising teams as the NHL season begins. With a 3-0 record to start the year, their hot start has the league's attention.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 11

Flames place Kevin Rooney (day-to-day) on injury reserve list, call up Justin Kirkland from AHL’s Wranglers

On Friday, in advance of Saturday’s home-opener against the Philadelphia Flyers, the Calgary Flames announced some roster moves. The club announced that

Oklahoma State Cowboys News / Oklahoma State Cowboys on SI / August 17

Cowboys NT Justin Kirkland Excited to Build Off 2023 Success

Oklahoma State’s resiliency was a defining theme of the team’s 2023 season, and that has carried into 2024. Last season, OSU was among the biggest surprises in college football, particularly the Big 12.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / July 2

Calgary Flames sign Jonathan Aspirot and Justin Kirkland

Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy announced that the club has signed defenseman Jonathan Aspirot and forward Justin Kirkland to one-year, two-way contracts.

Utah Hockey Club News / Burn City Sports / January 28, 2024

Coyotes send down two players to AHL as All-Star break arrives

In the aftermath of wrapping up the first part of their season, the Arizona Coyotes have sent down two players back to their AHL affiliate. Arizona announced that forward Justin Kirkland and defenseman Victor Söderström were both reassigned to the Tucson Roadrunners as the Coyotes’ NHL All-Star break has begun.

Utah Hockey Club News / Burn City Sports / January 11, 2024

Dylan Guenther Remains with Coyotes, Justin Kirkland Sent Down to AHL

With Jason Zucker’s suspension now over, the Arizona Coyotes had to juggle multiple options of what to do with their roster. Dylan Guenther and Justin Kirkland have both played for the Coyotes during Zucker’s absence, but with the veteran coming back, it was Kirkland who has been assigned back to the Tuscon Roadrunners (AHL).