Calgary Flames

On June 25, 2011, the Calgary Flames used their fourth round pick on John Gaudreau, an undersized United States Hockey League winger with eye-popping ...

Want to watch the next generation of hockey stars before they make the show? A deal didn’t come to fruition – for an extension or a trade – and Gaudreau went into the final year of his deal, 82 games away from unrestricted free agency, and went nuclear. The Flames will lose Gaudreau for nothing. In other words: the ability to manage the asset exists with Tkachuk in a way it didn’t really exist with Gaudreau. Want to sign him long-term? Heck, maybe Gaudreau went into the season with a bit of a chip on his shoulder after he and the Flames couldn’t work out an extension. If they didn’t think they could’ve done it, perhaps they should have traded him – a stance slightly complicated by Gaudreau’s five team trade list in the final year of his deal, but a valid one nonetheless.

Undrafted to begin his NHL career, Rooney has 24 goals and 45 points in 210 career games with the New Jersey Devils and Rangers.

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Kevin Rooney to a two-year, $2.6 million contract. The Calgary Flames have signed forward Kevin Rooney to a two-year, $2.6 million contract. Flames sign F Rooney to two-year deal

The Calgary Flames said goodbye to their best player in decades on the eve of free agency, and immediately opened free agency by signing depth forward.

It’s also possible he spends time in the AHL. He was teammates with former Flames Jon Gillies, Mark Jankowski and John Gilmour. He was undrafted and signed by the New Jersey Devils following four years in the NCAA with Providence College. He served as the captain for Providence in his final year.

The Calgary Flames are bringing back veteran forward Trevor Lewis among a host of moves made in free agency on Wednesday.

In 201 career NHL games, Rooney has 45 points (24 goals, 21 assists). In total, the 24-year-old 6’3, 211-pound defenceman has 57 games of NHL experience. Gilbert, who signed a two-year, one-way deal, played 52 games with the Colorado Eagles of the American Hockey League last season, recording 23 points (six goals, 17 assists). He has three points (one goal, two assists) in 25 career NHL games between the Chicago Blackhawks and Colorado Avalanche.

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

The Calgary Flames and their fans just witnessed one of the most crushing and franchise altering decisions in their history. Long time Flame and super.

If Tkachuk does in fact want out of Calgary now that Gaudreau is gone, the Flames simply won’t have a choice but to trade him. As well with Gaudreau making his decision just hours before free agency begins, the Flames are now stuck in a tough situation. With the door wide open due to his one-year qualifying offer sitting there, Tkachuk very well may be on his way out next. If Tkachuk wanted out, the Flames would quite frankly have no choice but to rebuild. If it comes to that, the Flames would be smart to move him as soon as possible while his value is still at its highest point. If they Flames are truly serious about trying to continue to compete for a Stanley Cup even with Gaudreau gone, then they need to do everything they possibly can to retain Tkachuk. He’s now their best player and losing him would drag the team down even further. With Gaudreau out of the picture, Tkachuk is now the Flames best and most important player. The Flames’ goal now is to build a contender around Tkachuk. With no Gaudreau contract on the books, Tkachuk could request even more money from the Flames now than if Gaudreau had stuck around. If he were to sign an offer sheet, the Flames could choose to match that to retain him. As an restricted free agent, Tkachuk of course cannot go to the open market, meaning the Flames hold most of the leverage as they retain his rights. Coming into the offseason the Flames had two main goals, sign Gaudreau and sign Matthew Tkachuk. In other words, sign their two best players.

The Calgary Flames have made their first move of 2022's free agency period. Per multiple insider reports, the club has signed centre Kevin Rooney to a ...

His career high in a single season as a pro is 34 AHL points. In other words: this is a depth move. His career high for a single season in the NHL is 14 points.

The Calgary Flames have signed former New York Rangers centre Kevin Rooney to a multi-year contract, according to a report.

In 201 career NHL games, Rooney has 45 points (24 goals, 21 assists). Rooney, a 6’2, 201-pound pivot, had 12 points (six goals, six assists) in 61 games this season. — Elliotte Friedman (@FriedgeHNIC)July 13, 2022

The Calgary Flames have signed another player, this time shoring up their defensive group. The club has reportedly signed blueliner Nicolas Meloche to a ...

Want to watch the next generation of hockey stars before they make the show? Get your tickets here. He’s big (6’3″, 212) and is a right shot defender.

While Johnny Gaudreau was shopping his services, the Flames were relatively quiet in the opening hours of Wednesday's free-agent frenzy.

Meloche, who turns 25 next week, suited up for 50 games with the San Jose Sharks in 2021-22, notching two goals and five helpers. He also picked up five points in the playoffs. Flames reportedly re-sign centre Trevor Lewis, add depth options in free-agency Back to video

While Johnny Gaudreau was shopping his services elsewhere, the Calgary Flames were relatively quiet in the opening hours of Wednesday's free-agent frenzy.

Meloche, who turns 25 next week, suited up for 50 games with the San Jose Sharks in 2021-22, notching two goals and five helpers. He also picked up five points in the playoffs. Flames reportedly re-sign centre Trevor Lewis, add depth options in free-agency Back to video

After the signings of Nicolas Meloche and Kevin Rooney earlier in the day, the Calgary Flames continued working on their organizational depth with six other ...

He’s on a one-year, two-way deal worth $750,000 in the NHL. He’s on a one-year, two-way deal worth $750,000 in the NHL. He’s on a one-year, two-way deal worth $750,000 in the NHL. Lewis, 35, is a right shot forward who spent 2021-22 with the Flames, where he played centre and the wing and killed penalties. Gilbert, 25, is a left shot defender who spent 2021-22 with the Colorado Eagles and had 23 points in 52 games. DeSimone, 27, is a right shot defender who spent 2021-22 with Stockton and was quite good on a pairing with Kevin Gravel for the vast majority of the season.

The Calgary Flames have signed forward Trevor Lewis to a one-year contract.

Lewis is a decent veteran player to keep around. The Calgary Flames are trying to rebuild their forward corps after the departure of Johnny Gaudreau. Flames Sign Lewis to One-Year Deal