Flames acquire Ryan Strome from Ducks

Strome originally joined the Ducks as an unrestricted free agent prior to the 2022-23 season, signing a five-year contract upon the conclusion of his tenure with the New York Rangers. The Mississauga, Ont. product recorded exactly 41 points in each of his first three seasons in Anaheim but was in and out of the Ducks’ lineup this year.

The New York Islanders originally selected Strome with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2011 NHL Draft. He spent parts of four seasons on Long Island to begin his NHL career before being traded to the Edmonton Oilers in a one-for-one deal for Jordan Eberle in 2017.

Strome remained in Edmonton for just over one year before being flipped to the Rangers for Ryan Spooner in another one-for-one deal. He played the best hockey of his career on Broadway, setting career highs in goals (21) and points (59) over parts of four seasons.

In 897 career NHL games with the Islanders, Oilers, Rangers, and Ducks since making his debut in 2013, Strome has collected 169 goals and 489 points. He’s added five goals and 19 points in 37 career playoff games.

The Flames currently sit in 31st place in the NHL with a 24-30-7 record and 55 points through 61 games this season. It remains to be seen whether Strome will be on the ice when the Flames return to action against the Carolina Hurricanes on Saturday night.