Flames counting on Jonathan Huberdeau's return to help end early season slump

Flames counting on Jonathan Huberdeau's return to help end early season slump

As the Flames try to snap out of a four-game skid, they’re anticipating Jonathan Huberdeau will be available Saturday for his season debut.

Flames activate Huberdeau from IR, assign Gridin to AHL

The Calgary Flames are set to get a boost to their top six. Calgary activated forward Jonathan Huberdeau from the injured reserve on Friday and sent rookie Matvei Gridin to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers. Huberdeau suffered an injury during a pre-season game against the Vancouver Canucks when he collided with goaltender Kevin Lankinen. He was placed on injured reserve to start the season, but has resumed skating in the last week. Flames head coach…

Flames Assign Matvei Gridin, Activate Jonathan Huberdeau

The Calgary Flames have assigned winger Matvei Gridin to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers to make room to activate Jonathan Huberdeau off of injured reserve. Huberdeau has been sidelined since sustaining an undisclosed injury in a preseason matchup against the Vancouver Canucks on October 1st. He missed the first seven games of Calgary’s season. Gridin played in the first four games of his NHL career to start the season, but found his way to the pres…