Flames' Connor Zary: Out indefinitely, no surgery needed
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Zary's lower-body injury won't require surgery but he is considered out indefinitely, the Flames reported Friday.
Zary was injured in Tuesday's game against the Ducks, but it appears he has avoided a worst-case scenario. He will begin his rehab immediately, per the team, but there's no telling when he'll be able to make his return from injured reserve. Rory Kerins was called up when Zary went on IR and figures to take on a bottom-six role initially.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Placed on injured reserve
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Zary (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
Zary was injured Tuesday when he collided knee-on-knee with Anaheim's Drew Helleson in the middle stanza. Zary is having a nice sophomore season in the NHL, tallying 10 goals and adding 12 assists in 40 games. He has been a force on the power play with one goal and eight assists while averaging 2:21 of ice time.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Hurt in Tuesday's game
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Zary (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
Zary got the worst of a knee-on-knee hit from Drew Helleson in the second period and was in substantial pain as he left the ice. The 23-year-old Zary could be looking at a significant absence given the nature of the collision -- it's doubtful he'll play Wednesday in Los Angeles at a minimum. Assuming he misses time, Yegor Sharangovich will probably slide over to center while Walker Duehr would likely enter the lineup.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Stays warm with goal
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Zary scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Utah.
Zary has scored in back-to-back contests and has six points over his last seven games. The 23-year-old forward is up to 10 goals, 22 points, 80 shots on net and a minus-5 rating through 38 appearances this season. He's made modest gains in most areas this season, and while he remains listed on the third line, Zary has often seen more ice time that role would suggest. He's a decent option for fantasy managers in deeper redraft formats.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Scores in 100th career game
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Zary scored a goal on three shots in Tuesday's 3-1 win over the Canucks.
Zary tallied the opening goal at 14:31 of the first period. This was the forward's 100th career game, and he's earned a total of 55 points so far. The 23-year-old was good in December with four goals and five assists over 12 appearances, giving him nine goals, 21 points, 76 shots on net and a minus-6 rating over 37 outings this season. Zary's still listed on the third line, but he's been productive in that spot on a low-scoring team.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Two more points in win
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Zary scored a goal on two shots and added a power-play assist in Saturday's 6-4 win over the Blackhawks.
Zary is surging, with at least one point in seven of his last eight games. He has three goals and five assists in that span, with four of the helpers coming on the power play. The 23-year-old is up to eight goals, 20 points (nine on the power play), 70 shots on net and a minus-6 rating through 34 appearances. Investing in Calgary's offense can be risky in fantasy, but Zary's at least playing well right now.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Puts away goal in loss
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Zary scored a goal and added two PIM in Thursday's 8-3 loss to the Lightning.
Zary's point streak is up to four games (two goals, two assists) after his second-period tally Thursday. The center has added 10 shots on net in that span. Zary is up to seven goals, nine assists, 61 shots on net and a minus-8 rating over 30 contests, but he's trending in the right direction. His offense hasn't taken a step forward from last year (34 points in 63 games), though Zary has been learning to play center at the NHL level after spending much of 2023-24 on the wing.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Bends twine in loss
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Zary scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 6-2 loss to the Stars.
Zary's tally tied the game at 2-2 late in the second period. He has a goal and an assist over his last two games to shake off a three-game slump. The 23-year-old center is up to six goals, 14 points, 57 shots on net and a minus-8 rating through 28 appearances. Zary is still working on consistency at the NHL level, but he's producing enough offense to be worth a look in deeper redraft formats while retaining plenty of value in keeper and dynasty leagues.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Draws assist in loss
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Zary notched an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-2 loss to the Hurricanes.
While the Flames' lines are roughly even in quality, Zary has found success in middle-six minutes alongside Blake Coleman and Mikael Backlund. Zary's helper Thursday came on a Jake Bean goal. Through seven outings, Zary has two goals, four assists, 15 shots on net, six blocked shots, five hits and a plus-2 rating. Given the defensive qualities of his linemates, the 23-year-old will often find himself matched up with tough competition, but so far, he's holding his own.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Pots goal Sunday
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Zary scored a goal on two shots in Sunday's 6-5 win over the Coyotes.
Zary has scored in back-to-back games, and he's on a three-game point streak. The 22-year-old is up to 14 tallies, 19 assists, 88 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 61 outings. Zary continues to fill a middle-six role as he gets a taste of action at center late in the season.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Buries goal in win
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Zary scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 6-3 win over the Ducks.
Zary's tally late in the second period held as the game-winner after the Ducks' comeback fell short. The 22-year-old has a goal and an assist over the last two contests, and he's looked fairly comfortable in his first few games at center in the NHL. He's up to 13 tallies, 32 points, 86 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 60 outings overall.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Notches assist in loss
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Zary produced an assist and two shots on goal in Thursday's 4-1 loss to the Kings.
Zary snapped a five-game dry spell with his helper on Jonathan Huberdeau's tally in the third period. The 22-year-old Zary has been getting some reps at center late in the season after beginning the year on the wing. He's at 12 goals, 19 assists, 84 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 59 outings as a rookie. Zary figures to be in contention for a top-six job in 2024-25.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Returns to lineup
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Zary had one blocked shot and two PIM in Saturday's 4-2 loss to the Canucks.
After missing eight games with an upper-body injury, Zary returned to his regular spot on the first line centered by Nazem Kadri. Zary remains a player to watch, especially in deeper leagues. The 22-year-old rookie's offensive talent is undeniable, but consider him a boom-or-bust option for now, with the potential to become a solid fantasy contributor as he continues to develop.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Activated from injured reserve
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Zary (upper body) was activated Saturday from injured reserve, per the NHL media site.
This paves the way for Zary to return to the lineup Saturday against Vancouver following an eight-game absence. He is projected to see to see top-six minutes and work on the second power-play unit. The 22-year-old rookie has 12 goals and 29 points in 50 appearances this season.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Surfaces on IR
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Zary (upper body) was placed on injured reserve Tuesday, per the NHL media site.
Zary, who didn't play in Monday's 4-2 loss to Seattle, will miss at least two more games after being injured in Saturday's win over Pittsburgh. The 22-year-old forward has 12 goals and 29 points in 50 outings this season. Walker Duehr and Matthew Coronato will battle for playing time during Zary's absence.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Chips in with helper
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Zary logged an assist and three shots on goal in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Bruins.
Zary entered Thursday on a five-game drought. He snapped the slump by setting up a Martin Pospisil tally in the first period. Zary has been good enough to stick in a top-six role, picking up 27 points, 64 shots on net and a plus-17 rating through 47 appearances, primarily alongside Nazem Kadri. Rookies will go through slumps, but Zary is clearly a part of the Flames' present and future.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Reaches 10-goal mark
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Zary scored a goal in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Blue Jackets.
Zary's 10th goal of the season tied the game at 2-2 in the first period. The 22-year-old rookie snapped a four-game point drought with the tally, his second slump of that length in the last month. Zary is at 23 points, 47 shots on net and a plus-14 rating through 38 appearances in a second-line role. He's generally played a strong all-around game, but it's tough to play him in fantasy when his offense isn't consistent.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Offers helper in win
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Zary produced an assist in Saturday's 3-1 win over the Golden Knights.
Zary set up Nazem Kadri's first-period tally, which ended up being the game-winner. With five points over seven contests in January, Zary continues to impress in his rookie campaign. The winger has been steady in a second-line role, and he's up to 22 points, 39 shots on net and a plus-13 rating through 33 appearances on the year.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Garners assist Tuesday
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Zary produced an assist and went plus-2 in Tuesday's 5-4 overtime loss to the Golden Knights.
Zary set up a Nazem Kadri tally in the second period. The helper was Zary's fourth point over the last five games as he continues to be a regular contributor in a top-six role. The rookie forward has six goals, eight assists, 24 shots on net and a plus-5 rating through 19 appearances this season. Fantasy managers can be happy with the points, but the 22-year-old would benefit from increasing his shot totals to sustain his offense in the long run.
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Flames' Connor Zary: Scores game-tying goal
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Zary scored a goal in Thursday's 3-2 win over the Hurricanes.
Zary tallied at 7:03 of the third period to tie the game at 2-2 just 1:21 after Rasmus Andersson got the Flames on the board. The goal was Zary's second in as many games. The rookie forward has yet to go more than two contests without a point, racking up five goals, seven helpers, 22 shots on net and a plus-4 rating over 16 outings in a second-line role.
