Flames' Kevin Rooney: First multi-point effort of 2024-25
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Rooney notched a goal and an assist in Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Predators.
Rooney cracked the scoresheet for the first time since Nov. 23, when he scored a goal in a 4-3 win over the Canadiens, though fantasy managers shouldn't expect consistent production from the 31-year-old going forward. Even though he sees regular ice time due to his role in the fourth line, he's registered just three goals and four points in 21 games this season. Even though he brings physicality to the table, as evidenced by his 34 hits and 10 blocked shots, ultimately, he doesn't produce enough to be reliable in most fantasy formats.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Rare goal in shootout victoy
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Rooney scored a goal in a 4-3 shootout win over the Wild on Saturday.
Rooney put the Flames up 1-0 at the 15:00 mark of the first period with a great tip over Filip Gustavsson's right pad. The 31-year-old Rooney has two goals in 13 games this season in a fourth-line role. He has played 273 NHL games for the Devils, Rangers and Flames over nine seasons. He has no fantasy merit, but he's living his dream.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Fills empty cage
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Rooney scored an empty-net goal on two shots in Monday's 3-1 win over the Kings.
Rooney earned his first point of the season with the empty-netter to help the Flames fend off the Kings at the end of the game. This was the center's first point in eight appearances this season. He missed time with a concussion in October but appears to be the Flames' preferred option as the fourth-line center. In addition to his goal, he has three shots on net, 11 hits, four blocked shots and four PIM.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Poised to play Thursday
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Rooney (concussion) is expected back in the lineup versus Carolina on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Rooney missed the Flames' previous five games following a concussion suffered in the season opener against Vancouver on Oct. 9. With the veteran forward retaking his spot on the fourth line, Adam Klapka will find himself back in the press box after suiting up in the prior two matchups. For his part, Rooney has never reached the 15-point threshold in his seven full NHL seasons, so fantasy players shouldn't be banking on him for offensive contributions.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Placed on injured reserve
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Rooney (undisclosed) was put on injured reserve Friday, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
The Flames recalled Justin Kirkland from AHL Calgary in a corresponding move. Rooney was injured after seeing only 1:03 of ice time Opening Night in Vancouver on Wednesday. The 31-year-old veteran had three goals and an assist in 33 regular-season appearances for the Flames in 2023-24.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Labeled day-to-day
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Rooney (undisclosed) is considered day-to-day after exiting Wednesday's matchup against Vancouver, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Rooney logged just 1:03 of ice time before he was forced out of the clash with the Canucks. The veteran center could still be available to face the Flyers on Saturday, while Matthew Coronato will be on standby to step into Rooney's fourth-line role if needed.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Leaves Wednesday's game
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Rooney (undisclosed) won't return to Wednesday's game versus the Canucks.
Rooney took a hard hit from J.T. Miller in the first period and was unable to get back into the game. If Rooney misses additional time, Matthew Coronato would likely enter the lineup. The Flames' next game is at home Saturday versus the Flyers in the first half of a back-to-back.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Adds third goal
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Rooney scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-1 win over San Jose.
He extended Calgary's lead to 4-0 in the second period, beating Devin Cooley from the slot for Rooney's first goal since March 18. The 30-year-old Rooney had gone 12 games without a point leading up to Thursday's contest. He finishes the season with three goals and four points over 33 games in a fourth-line role.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Finds assist in loss
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Rooney notched an assist, three shots on goal and a plus-2 rating in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.
Rooney helped out on a Rasmus Andersson tally in the second period. Since joining the Flames after the All-Star break, Rooney has seen consistent playing time as the fourth-line center. He's starting to come around on offense with a goal and an assist over his last two games, but it's unlikely to lead to a sustained scoring surge. The center is at three points, 18 shots on net, 38 hits, 19 blocked shots and a minus-3 rating through 20 appearances this season.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Deposits goal in loss
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Rooney scored a goal on two shots and added two hits in Monday's 5-2 loss to the Capitals.
Rooney snapped a 16-game point drought with his second-period tally. The 30-year-old has had limited chances to produce offense while playing on the Flames' fourth line. He's posted two goals, 15 shots on net, 37 hits, 18 blocked shots and a minus-5 rating over 19 appearances, numbers not good enough to justify a roster spot in nearly all fantasy formats.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Inks one-year extension
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Rooney signed a one-year, $1.3 million contract extension with the Flames on Friday.
Rooney has only played in 13 games with the big club this year, recording one goal and 23 hits. The 30-year-old forward should, however, see regular usage as a member of Calgary's fourth line down the stretch.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Nets goal in second game of season
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Rooney scored a goal on two shots in Thursday's 5-3 win over the Devils.
This was Rooney's second game of the campaign at the NHL level. He's added three shots on net, two hits and a plus-1 rating while centering the fourth line. Rooney should stick in that spot for the remainder of the campaign after the Flames dealt Elias Lindholm to the Canucks and lost Adam Ruzicka on waivers to the Coyotes. Rooney probably won't score enough for fantasy, but his place in the lineup is unlikely to be challenged.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Brought up from AHL
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Rooney was summoned from AHL Calgary on Sunday.
Rooney has one goal in four AHL outings this season. He missed the start of the 2023-24 campaign following shoulder surgery in October. The 30-year-old forward contributed one assist, 14 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 26 hits in 17 appearances with the Flames last season.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Hits waivers
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Rooney (shoulder) was placed on waivers Monday, per Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet, after being activated from long-term injured reserve.
Assuming he clears, Rooney can start seeing game action with AHL Calgary after recovering from shoulder surgery in October. He chipped in one assist, 14 shots on goal, 10 blocked shots and 26 hits in 17 outings with the Flames last season.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Moved to LTIR
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Rooney (shoulder) was transferred Thursday from the regular injured reserve list to the long-term injured reserve list, per CapFriendly.
Rooney hasn't played yet this campaign due to the injury, so he'll be eligible to be activated for the Flames' contest against Nashville on Nov. 7. He had an assist, 26 hits and 10 blocks in 17 contests with Calgary last season. Once Rooney is healthy, he'll likely take a spot on the Flames' fourth line.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Lands on injured reserve
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Rooney (shoulder) was placed on injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Rooney is expected to miss significant time after undergoing surgery. The 30-year-old was pushing for a bottom-six spot in the Flames' lineup, but Adam Ruzicka will likely center the fourth line to begin 2023-24.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Will undergo shoulder surgery
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Rooney will undergo shoulder surgery Wednesday.
The Flames expect Rooney to be out long term, but beyond that, they haven't provided a timetable for his recovery. He had an assist in 17 outings with Calgary in 2022-23.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Out with upper-body injury
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Rooney is dealing with an upper-body injury, Flames coach Ryan Huska told Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan on Wednesday.
There is no exact timetable for Rooney's return, but Huska cautioned that it "won't be short term." Rooney had an assist in 17 contests with Calgary in 2022-23.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Is on waivers
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Rooney was put on waivers by Calgary on Thursday, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
Rooney has an assist in 17 games this season while averaging 8:52 of ice time. He's served as a healthy scratch in five of Calgary's last seven contests. If the 29-year-old goes unclaimed on waivers, then he'll likely be reassigned to the AHL.
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Flames' Kevin Rooney: Back to press box
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Rooney was a healthy scratch for Friday's 3-0 loss to the Capitals.
Rooney had played in the previous two games with Brett Ritchie banged up, but the latter returned Friday. The 29-year-old Rooney hasn't gotten on the scoresheet since the second game of the season, and he's been ineffective in a fourth-line role. He's produced one assist, 22 hits, 10 blocked shots, seven PIM, a minus-2 rating and 13 shots on goal while averaging just 8:53 of ice time per game across 15 appearances.
