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One of the secrets to success for a National Hockey League franchise is drafting and development. But it’s not just finding, drafting and developing young players, it’s getting them into the NHL and having them be key contributors while they’re still on their cost-controlled entry level contracts (otherwise known as ELCs).

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 1

Craig Conroy updates Connor Zary’s injury: ‘I wouldn’t be surprised to see him back this season’

Back on Mar. 27, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was involved in an ugly collision that resulted in a pretty scary injury. At the time, onlookers feared that Zary had suffered a major injury to his previously-injured left knee.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 29

Flames forward Connor Zary out week-to-week with lower body injury

On Thursday, Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary left the club’s game against the Dallas Stars in the second period after a scary collision with Mikko Rantanen that led to fears that Zary had suffered a catastrophic injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 29

Flames' Connor Zary out week-to-week

While it wasn’t the worst-case scenario for Flames forward Connor Zary as it pertains to his lower-body injury, he’ll still be out for a little while. The team announced (Twitter link) that Zary has been listed as out week-to-week.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

Flames News & Rumors: Zary, Farabee, Backlund & More

In this edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumors, we’re waiting for updates after Connor Zary appeared to have suffered another serious knee injury versus the Dallas Stars on Thursday night.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / March 28

Flames Get Somewhat Positive News on Scary Connor Zary Injury

The Calgary Flames got a serious scare on Thursday night as Connor Zary got tied up with Mikko Rantanen and fell awkwardly, re-injuring his previously hurt leg.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / March 28

NHL Rumors: Marchand, Panthers, Zary, Flames, Flyers

In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Brad Marchand is set to make his debut for the Florida Panthers on Friday night. Meanwhile, what is the status of Connor Zary‘s injury after getting caught up with Mikko Rantanen?

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 28

Why did the Flames have two goals disallowed against Dallas?

On Thursday night against the Dallas Stars, the Calgary Flames scored two goals. They also had two goals disallowed after video review, and they ended up losing to the Stars by a 5-2 score.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 28

Flames forward Connor Zary left Thursday’s game vs. Dallas after ugly collision

The Calgary Flames lost a hockey game on Thursday night, as they were out-scored by the Dallas Stars by a 5-2 margin. But in the third period, they also lost forward Connor Zary to an apparent lower body injury.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 27

Evaluating who is the most improved Calgary Flames player of 2024–25

The 2024–25 season is beginning to wind down, and we’re seeing the fruits of these players’ labour. There are a few Calgary Flames that deserve some extra recognition.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 24

Fantasy Hockey Playoff Strength of Schedule (Week 23 to 25) & Streaming Options

Identifying the players with four games each week and filling your roster with those players can increase your chances of winning your fantasy hockey matchup.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 18

Flames hoping for boost from returning Connor Zary against Rangers

The Calgary Flames have been without Connor Zary for two games, as the forward served a suspension. The Flames have lost both of the games they played without Zary – a 4-2 home setback to Colorado and a 6-2 decision against Toronto.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 15

Flames coach Huska defends Connor Zary’s hit on Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson

Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska defended forward Connor Zary after the NHL handed him a two-game suspension for an illegal hit on Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson during Wednesday’s 4-3 shootout loss.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 15

NHL Gets it Wrong on Suspension for Flames’ Connor Zary

At the time, it was only assessed a two-minute minor. Nobody in the Saddledome seemed to initially think a whole lot of Connor Zary’s retaliatory hit on Elias Pettersson during Wednesday’s game between the Calgary Flames and Vancouver Canucks.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 13

Flames forward Connor Zary suspended two games for elbow on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

The Calgary Flames are in the midst of a battle for a playoff berth, but they’ll be a bit shorthanded for the next couple of games. On Thursday afternoon,

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 13

NHL suspends Flames’ Connor Zary two games for elbowing Canucks D Elias Pettersson

The NHL Department of Player Safety has suspended Flames forward two games for elbowing Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson. The incident took place in the first period of the Canucks’ shootout victory over the Flames, when Pettersson threw a big but legal check to Flames forward Nazem Kadri.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 13

Flames’ Zary suspended two games for elbowing incident

Flames’ Connor Zary suspended two games for elbowing incident

Flames forward Connor Zary has been suspended two games for elbowing Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson in Wednesday night’s game, the league’s Department of Player Safety announced.

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Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / March 13

Flames' Connor Zary to have hearing with NHL

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will have a hearing with the NHL Department of Player Safety on Thursday, one day after his hit on Vancouver Canucks rookie defenseman Elias Pettersson.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 13

Connor Zary should be suspended for his hit on Canucks’ Pettersson

Wednesday evening in Calgary, Flames forward Connor Zary delivered a late, high hit to Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson… Those are the words we expect to hear in the explanation video that the NHL’s Department of Player Safety puts out when they do the right thing and suspend Connor Zary for last night’s hit on Elias Pettersson.

NHL News / Canucksarmy / March 13

Connor Zary to have hearing for headshot on Canucks D Elias Pettersson

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary will have a hearing from the Department of Player Safety for a headshot on Vancouver Canucks defenceman Elias Pettersson.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Flames’ Connor Zary to have hearing for hit on Canucks’ Elias Pettersson

The NHL Department of Player Safety announced Thursday that Calgary Flames center Connor Zary will have a hearing and faces a possible suspension as a result of a hit on Vancouver Canucks defenseman Elias Pettersson.

NHL News / Hockey Patrol / March 13

NHL Department of Player Safety to Review Connor Zary for Incident Involving Elias Pettersson

The NHL DPoS have Connor Zary in their sights after the sophomore forward laid a devastating but illegal headshot to Vancouver's Elias Pettersson. A heated

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 23

Flames expected to activate Connor Zary, Kevin Bahl

The Calgary Flames are expected to activate forward Connor Zary and defenseman Kevin Bahl off of injured reserve ahead of Sunday night’s game, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 28

Calgary Flames Insider Gives Positive Zary Injury Update

When Connor Zary left a game versus the Anaheim Ducks earlier in the month, many Calgary Flames fans feared that he would be out for the season. The 23-year-old was in a world of pain after going knee-on-knee with Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson, a collision which most viewed as accidental.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 10

Flames’ Connor Zary Avoids Surgery, Out Indefinitely

The Calgary Flames have announced that forward Connor Zary has avoided surgery on his leg and is out indefinitely. Zary can now immediately begin rehab; however, there is no timeline for his return.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Connor Zary Injured in Calgary Flames Win: Latest Update

Last night, the Calgary Flames defeated the Anaheim Ducks 3-2 in overtime. It was a close contest throughout the game that ended positively for the Flames, but at what cost?

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 8

4 Flames Who Need to Step Up in Connor Zary’s Absence

The Calgary Flames could be without one of their best players for a significant stretch. Though an update has yet to be issued, Connor Zary looked to be in serious pain last night after taking a devastating knee from Anaheim Ducks defenceman Drew Helleson and didn’t return to the game.