Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Thu 6/13/19 10:58 AM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk signed a one-year, two-way contract with Ottawa on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Klimchuk was traded twice during the 2018-19 season, but he was still unable to break into the NHL. The winger played for AHL Stockton, Toronto and Belleville, between which he tallied nine goals, six helpers and 33 PIM in 38 appearances. Drafted by the Flames with the 28th overall pick in the 2013 NHL Draft, the 24-year-old has only managed to break into one NHL game. Klimchuk will likely continue to split his time between leagues for the upcoming campaign.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Fri 1/11/19 12:26 PM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk was traded to Ottawa in exchange for forward Gabriel Gagne on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Klimchuck wasn't likely to get a chance in Toronto anytime soon, given that the Maple Leafs are genuine Stanley Cup contenders and the 23-year-old has struggled this year in the AHL with just 10 points in 30 games. He'll be much more likely to get a chance with rebuilding Ottawa, although his immediate future is with AHL Belleville. He's only worth a look in the deepest of dynasty leagues right now, as the Senators are nowhere near contending and can afford to be patient with him.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Tue 11/27/18 10:09 PM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
The Flames traded Klimchuk to the Maple Leafs in exchange for Andrew Nielsen.
EDGE Analysis
Klimchuk was drafted by the Flames in the first round (28th overall) of the 2013 NHL Draft, but he's played just one NHL games. He reached 40 points in each of the previous two AHL seasons and has eight points in 16 minor-league games this year. The 23-year-old will look to reach his full potential with a change of scenery.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Wed 9/26/18 10:07 PM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk was waived by the Flames on Wednesday, TSN reports.
EDGE Analysis
Calgary's 2013 first-round (28th overall) pick being placed on waivers might seem like a devastating setback in the eyes of a casual hockey fan, but it's likely not all doom-and-gloom for Klimchuk. Assuming the prospect clears waivers, he'll be assigned to AHL Stockton, where he'll be able to develop at his own pace and assume a substantial amount of playing time. The Saskatchewan native has recorded 83 points (38 goals, 45 assists) over 128 games for the Heat over the past two seasons combined.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Sun 7/15/18 5:33 PM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk signed a one-year, two-way deal with the Flames on Sunday.
EDGE Analysis
Klimchuk was tendered back in June, but today's move means he has officially re-signed with Calgary for the coming season. The winger recorded 83 points in 62 games at the AHL level last season.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Mon 6/25/18 9:58 PM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk was tendered by the Flames on Monday, Kristen Anderson of Postmedia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Klimchuk has appeared in just one NHL game, but posted 38 goals and 83 points at the AHL level over the last two seasons. The 5-foot-11 winger will have to fight for a spot on the NHL squad next season, but will likely float back and forth from the AHL.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Tue 2/20/18 1:27 PM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk was reassigned to AHL Stockton on Tuesday, Aaron Vickers of NHL.com reports.
EDGE Analysis
Klimchuk saw just 7:25 of ice time in his NHL debut Monday, recording a hit but nothing else of note in the box score. The 2013 first-round pick finally appears to be putting things together at the AHL level, racking up 27 points (13 goals, 14 assists) over 44 games this season. If the 22-year-old continues to produce for the Heat, he could be in Calgary's camp next year in a battle for a roster spot.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Mon 2/19/18 2:57 PM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk is in line to make his NHL debut Monday against the Bruins, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 reports.
EDGE Analysis
The expectation is that Ryan Lomberg will be the odd man out to allow Klimchuk to show what he can do with the Flames. The 22-year-old has impressed in the AHL this season, tallying 13 goals and 14 assists in 44 games before getting the call.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Sat 2/17/18 11:52 AM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Klimchuk was recalled from AHL Stockton on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
It's always exciting when a franchise decides to promote a highly touted prospect. Klimchuk was nabbed by Calgary 28th overall in the 2013 NHL Entry Draft, and he patiently awaited his call-up to the big stage as a member of the AHL's Heat, where he crafted 35 goals, 44 assists and a plus-14 rating 169 contests. Marek Hrivik (undisclosed) was placed on injured reserve Saturday, hence the call-up for Klimchuk, who may get a chance to draw into Saturday's home game against the Panthers.
Morgan Klimchuk LW FA Thu 7/10/14 9:31 AM
Morgan Klimchuk
LW FA
Morgan Klimchuk stood out in the Flames' development camp scrimmage on Wednesday.
Klimchuk has a busy summer ahead of him as he's been invited to Canada's world junior camp too. "It's been one of my goals since I was a little kid to play for that national junior team. That's probably one of the hardest Team Canada teams to make," Klimchuk said. "To get an opportunity just to go to camp will be beneficial to me when I come to the Flames camp and my own junior camp." He had 30 goals and 74 points in 57 WHL games in 2013-14.