Stone has cleared COVID-19 protocols and will play Thursday versus the Penguins, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stone took 16 days to clear the virus protocols. He'll enter the lineup in a bottom-pairing role while Noah Hanifin (upper body) exits. Stone is more of a defensive presence and shouldn't be counted on to produce many points for fantasy managers.

Stone didn't practice Tuesday due to the NHL's COVID-19 protocols.

EDGE Analysis

The Flames won't play their first game of the season until Saturday against the Oilers, so Stone could be cleared in time for that contest. Either way, the 31-year-old vet is currently one of the odd men out in terms of Calgary's blue-line corps, so he'll likely sit as a healthy scratch more often than not in 2021-22.

Stone secured a one-year, $750,000 deal with Calgary on Friday.

EDGE Analysis

Stone played in just 21 games for the club last season in which he recorded two goals, two assists and 41 shots. With the addition of Erik Gudbranson on the blue line as well, Stone's chances of getting into the lineup won't be any easier to come by, making him a relatively non-factor in fantasy contests.

Stone notched an assist, three blocked shots and two hits in Sunday's 6-5 overtime win over the Canucks.

EDGE Analysis

Stone helped out on a Milan Lucic tally in the second period to give the Flames a 2-0 lead. The 30-year-old Stone has mostly seen bottom-pairing minutes when he's in the lineup. He's up to four points, 37 shots on net, 26 blocked shots, 23 hits and a minus-2 rating through 19 contests.

Stone scored a goal on three shots in Sunday's 6-1 win over the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Stone's tally at 10:05 of the second period chased Senators goalie Anton Forsberg from the game. The 30-year-old Stone has found a more consistent role under head coach Darryl Sutter, playing in the Flames' last 17 games after spending the bulk of the first half of the season on the taxi squad. The veteran defenseman has three points, 34 shots on net, 21 hits and 22 blocked shots this year.

Stone produced an assist and two shots on goal in Monday's 4-2 loss to the Senators.

EDGE Analysis

Stone had a shot attempt that was tipped in by Milan Lucic in the third period. The 30-year-old Stone has two points, 11 hits, 13 blocked shots and 19 shots on net through 10 appearances this year. His third-pairing role will likely keep him off the fantasy radar.

Stone scored a goal on two shots in Friday's 3-2 loss to the Oilers.

EDGE Analysis

In just his third appearance of the season, Stone got on the scoresheet with a tally at 12:23 of the first period. Head coach Darryl Sutter hasn't locked onto a third pairing, giving Stone a chance to audition for that role. He worked with youngster Juuso Valimaki in Friday's contest. Stone has supplied seven shots on net and five blocked shots in his three games this year.

Stone was added to the active roster Friday, CapFriendly reports.

EDGE Analysis

Stone was a healthy scratch for Friday's tilt with Winnipeg. The 30-year-old blueliner has yet to suit up for an NHL game this season.

Stone was promoted to the taxi squad Thursday, per CapFriendly.

EDGE Analysis

Stone will likely serve as depth with the taxi squad, giving the Flames another right-shot option on the blue line. He has not seen NHL action this year.

Stone was sent down to AHL Stockton on Wednesday.

EDGE Analysis

Stone has spent most of the season on the Flames' taxi squad. This move allows him to get some playing time with the minor-league affiliate. In a corresponding move, Alex Petrovic was promoted to the taxi squad.