Pelletier suffered a shoulder injury during Monday's split-squad game versus Seattle that will require surgery and keep him sidelined indefinitely.
The Flames have yet to release an expected timetable for Pelletier's recovery, but it's probably safe to assume the 22-year-old winger will miss at least a few months of action. With Pelletier presumably headed to IR for the start of the year, Dryden Hunt's chances of making Calgary's Opening Night roster have likely improved significantly.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Leaves game with injury
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Pelletier (upper body) left the Flames' Monday split-squad game in Calgary versus the Kraken with an upper-body injury, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.
Pelletier will be evaluated further Tuesday. The 22-year-old winger is battling for a bottom-six job in training camp, so missing any amount of time could be detrimental to his chances to make the roster. More information may be available prior to Wednesday's game in Winnipeg.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Pelletier was assigned to AHL Calgary on Thursday.
Pelletier will join the Flames' AHL affiliate for its upcoming playoff run. The 22-year-old forward, who picked up seven points through 24 top-level appearances this year, could be a regular in the big club's lineup in 2023-24.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Back with Flames
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Pelletier was brought back from AHL Calgary and will be in the lineup Saturday against Minnesota, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Pelletier was temporarily sent down Friday in order to make him eligible for AHL action for the remainder of the season. He has accounted for seven points, 30 shots on net, eight blocks and seven hits in 16 games with the Flames this season.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Sent to AHL Calgary
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Pelletier was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Friday, Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun reports.
This is just a paper move as Pelletier is expected to be recalled later in the day. The move was made to make Pelletier eligible for the AHL playoffs, which will come in handy if the Flames do not make the playoffs. Pelletier has three goals and seven points in 16 NHL games this season.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Logs helper
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Pelletier produced an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Pelletier nearly had a goal on the play, but Jonathan Huberdeau's pass didn't get to his stick. Instead, Pelletier settled for a secondary assist, his sixth point over his last six games. The rookie winger is quickly establishing himself in the Flames' top six. He's up to seven points, 28 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 15 appearances.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Gets two points Thursday
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Pelletier recorded a goal and an assist in Calgary's 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas on Thursday.
Pelletier opened the scoring at 13:25 of the first period. He's up to three goals and six points in 13 contests with the Flames in 2022-23. The 21-year-old is on a roll, contributing two goals and five points over his last four games. He also has 16 goals and 36 points in 33 outings with the AHL's Wranglers this season.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Two power-play points in win
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Pelletier scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.
Pelletier deflected a Noah Hanifin shot for a go-ahead goal in the third peirod. Later in the frame, persistence in the offensive zone saw Pelletier set up Mikael Backlund for an insurance tally. With this outing, Pelletier doubled his season point total to four, and these two points were the first in his career on the power play. He's added 22 shots on net and a minus-3 rating while filling a second-line role since his recall earlier in February.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Logs first helper
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Pelletier notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.
Pelletier sparked a passing play that ended with Nazem Kadri's goal 46 seconds into the game to give the Flames a 2-0 lead. This was Pelletier's first NHL assist, and he's collected both of his points this season over his last four games after taking some time to adjust to the NHL's pace of play. The 21-year-old has added 17 shots on net and a minus-2 rating while seeing even-strength minutes on the second line.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Recalled Sunday
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Pelletier was brought up from AHL Calgary on Sunday.
Pelletier was sent down prior to the All-Star break but will rejoin the Flames prior to Monday's matchup with the Rangers. Calgary's top prospect has yet to record a point in his first four NHL games.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Sent to AHL Calgary
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Pelletier was returned to AHL Calgary on Saturday.
Pelletier played in his first four NHL games during his recall, but he was unable to mark the scoresheet. The 26th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft will get playing time while the Flames are off until Feb. 6, as the AHL Wranglers play four times over that span. He had 15 goals and 34 points in 31 AHL games before his recall.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Ascends to top level
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Pelletier was recalled by Calgary on Saturday.
Although he's been recalled, at this point it isn't clear if Pelletier will be in the lineup Sunday versus Chicago. The 2019 first-round pick has yet to make his NHL debut.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Re-assigned to AHL
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Pelletier was cut from the Flames' NHL roster Sunday, per Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun.
Pelletier, Calgary's top prospect, had a chance to make the opening-night roster after posting 62 points (27 goals, 35 assists) last year with AHL Stockton. The 5-foot-9 winger players a strong two-way game with significant playmaking upside. Pelletier will likely make his NHL debut at some point in the 2022-23 season.
