The Calgary Flames have reportedly made their first move on deadline day. According to The Athletic’s Shayna Goldman, the club has acquired minor league forward Dryden Hunt from the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Radim Zohorna.
Hunt, 27, is a left shot forward who went undrafted, but has carved out a decent career as a pro. He signed an entry-level deal with the Florida Panthers out of junior, and has bounced around a bunch since then. The Flames are actually his fourth NHL organization of this season, following stops with the Rangers, Avalanche and Leafs. He’s also spent time with Arizona as a pro. He’s played 202 NHL games and 229 AHL games in his career. He’s probably AHL depth at this point, but he’s been fairly decent in spot NHL duty when called upon.
Zohorna, 26, is a left shot forward who the Flames acquired off waivers from Pittsburgh late in training camp. He’s big (6’6″) and can play centre or the wing. He was solid but unspectacular in fourth line spot duty during a few recalls this season, playing eight NHL games (zero points) and 40 AHL games (29 points) with the Flames organization this season. He gives the Leafs a bit more NHL-ready forward depth in their organization.
The swap maintains the Flames at 45 active contracts.
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