Connor Zary C CGY Wed 3/19/25 1:13 PM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary logged an assist and four shots on goal in Tuesday's 2-1 win over the Rangers.
EDGE Analysis
Zary returned from a two-game suspension and was shuffled up to the first line amid some adjustments to the Flames' forward trios. It proved to be a productive spot, as Zary had the secondary helper on Nazem Kadri's game-tying goal midway through the first period. Zary was on the fourth line prior to his suspension, but he often subbed in for shifts with other forwards during that time. The 23-year-old forward is at 12 goals, 13 assists, 100 shots on net and a minus-7 rating over 50 appearances this season, which is enough production to help in deeper formats.
Connor Zary C CGY Tue 3/18/25 9:20 AM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary has served his two-game suspension and will be available against the Rangers on Tuesday.
EDGE Analysis
Zary was struggling to produce offensively prior to his suspension, having generated points in just one of his previous nine outings. During that stretch, the winger recorded just 13 shots, four hits and four blocks, so he's also not providing much in the way of category coverage either.
Connor Zary C CGY Thu 3/13/25 4:28 PM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary has been suspended for two games by the Department of Player Safety on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Zary will miss games against the Avalanche and Maple Leafs on Friday and Monday, respectively, while serving his suspension for elbowing Vancouver Elias Pettersson in Wednesday's contest. With Zary unavailable, Adam Klapka could slide into a fourth-line role, though the Flames may have to call up a player from the minors if Mikael Backlund (upper body) can't play either.
Connor Zary C CGY Thu 3/13/25 11:04 AM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary will have a hearing with the Department of Player Safety on Thursday for elbowing.
EDGE Analysis
At this point, Zary should be expected to miss at least one game due to suspension, though it could certainly be longer. With the winger set to at least be unavailable versus the Avalanche on Friday, Adam Klapka will likely jump into the lineup against Colorado in what would be just his 14th NHL game of the season.
Connor Zary C CGY Wed 3/5/25 11:58 AM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary scored two goals in Tuesday's 6-3 win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
The 23-year-old lit the lamp twice in less than two minutes during the first period as Calgary raced out to an early 3-0 lead. It was the first multi-goal performance of Zary's career, and the points were his first in six games since returning from a lower-body injury after the 4 Nations Face-Off break. On the season, he's produced 12 goals and 24 points over 46 appearances.
Connor Zary C CGY Sun 2/23/25 12:58 PM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary (knee) will be activated from injured reserve ahead of Sunday's matchup with San Jose, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
EDGE Analysis
While coach Ryan Huska didn't confirm that Zary will play Sunday, it appears that the 23-year-old forward is poised to return after missing Calgary's last 15 games. Zary has 10 goals and 22 points in 40 games this season.
Connor Zary C CGY Fri 1/10/25 6:03 PM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary's lower-body injury won't require surgery but he is considered out indefinitely, the Flames reported Friday.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Connor Zary C CGY Fri 1/10/25 11:58 AM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary (lower body) was placed on injured reserve Friday, according to Tom Gulitti of NHL.com.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Connor Zary C CGY Tue 1/7/25 11:57 PM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary (lower body) won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Ducks, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
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.
Connor Zary C CGY Fri 1/3/25 12:49 AM
Connor Zary
C CGY
Zary scored a goal on four shots in Thursday's 5-3 loss to Utah.
EDGE Analysis
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.