Zach Whitecloud D CGY Thu 2/5/26 2:41 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud logged two assists, two blocked shots and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 4-3 win over the Oilers.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud has earned three helpers over seven outings with the Flames. He's immediately stepped into a top-four role, though the increase in ice time hasn't made much of a difference for his offense. For the season, the 29-year-old blueliner is at 10 points, 46 shots on net, 86 hits, 76 blocked shots, 22 PIM and a minus-7 rating over 55 appearances between Calgary and Vegas.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Thu 1/22/26 1:43 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud logged an assist and two shots on goal in Wednesday's 4-1 loss to the Penguins.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud has essentially replaced the man he was traded for, Rasmus Andersson, in the Flames' lineup. Through two games with the Flames, Whitecloud is averaging 23:04 of ice time, 4:08 higher than he was seeing with the Golden Knights. He's at eight points, 37 shots on net, 66 blocked shots, 74 hits, 20 PIM and a minus-8 rating over 49 appearances this season. Whitecloud has minimal offensive upside, but his production could take a step up if his ice time remains higher with his new team.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Sun 1/18/26 5:50 PM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud, Abram Wiebe, a 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2028 second-round pick were traded to the Flames from the Golden Knights on Sunday in exchange for Rasmus Andersson, Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet reports.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud had been with the Golden Knights since signing with the team as an undrafted free agent in 2018, but he'll be on the move ahead of the Olympic break in early February. The 29-year-old has recorded two goals, five assists, 73 hits, 63 blocked shots and 20 PIM while averaging 18:46 of ice time over 47 appearances with Vegas this year, and he should have an opportunity to carve out a prominent role with the Flames over the second half of the season.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Mon 1/12/26 1:52 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud scored a goal on two shots and blocked two shots in Sunday's 7-2 win over the Sharks.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud snapped his 10-game point drought with his goal at 12:25 of the second period. The 29-year-old continues to work in a top-four role as a shutdown defenseman, so offense is likely to be limited despite a healthy share of playing time. He's at two goals, six points, 31 shots on net, 20 PIM, 71 hits, 62 blocked shots and a minus-8 rating over 44 appearances.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Fri 12/12/25 2:18 PM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud scored a goal and blocked two shots in Thursday's 3-2 overtime win over the Flyers.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud had gone eight games without a point. The defenseman has struggled to get involved on offense this year, picking up four points through 30 outings in a bottom-four role. He's added 21 shots on net, 51 hits, 34 blocked shots, 14 PIM and a minus-6 rating, but he won't be much of a factor in fantasy without more offense.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Sun 11/16/25 1:51 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud produced an assist and blocked two shots in Saturday's 4-1 win over the Blues.
EDGE Analysis
This was just his second helper of the season. Whitecloud has been a defensive stalwart on the third pairing for the Golden Knights, but his steady usage hasn't led to more offense. He's collected a mere 10 shots on net with 30 hits, 20 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-1 rating over 17 appearances so far.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Fri 10/17/25 2:25 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud provided an assist in Thursday's 6-5 win over the Bruins.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud has taken on an advanced role this season as a top-four blueliner in the wake of Alex Pietrangelo's career-threatening hip injury. The helper Thursday was Whitecloud's first point in five games in 2025-26. He's added 10 hits, five blocked shots and a plus-2 rating while averaging 18:06 of ice time, 35 seconds more on average than he saw last year. In fantasy, Whitecloud lacks a standout trait, as his physicality is just okay, so he's not the best option for the virtual game.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Sun 5/11/25 2:51 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud logged an assist, three hits, three blocked shots and two PIM in Saturday's 4-3 win over the Oilers in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
This was Whitecloud's second helper over nine postseason outings. The defenseman saw a little extra playing time in the first two games of the second round, but he was back down to 15:27 of ice time Saturday. The 28-year-old has contributed six shots on net, 19 hits, 16 blocked shots, eight PIM and a minus-2 rating, so he's not a big factor on offense for the Golden Knights.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Fri 4/25/25 1:36 AM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud logged a shorthanded assist, two shots on goal, two hits and two PIM in Thursday's 5-2 loss to the Wild in Game 3.
EDGE Analysis
This was Whitecloud's second helper in his last five games. The 28-year-old defenseman has four shots on net, five hits, four blocked shots and an even plus-minus rating over three playoff contests. He produced 13 points, 72 shots on net, 117 hits, 103 blocked shots and a plus-7 rating in 74 regular-season outings, so he's likely to be more of a physical player than a scorer during the playoffs.
Zach Whitecloud D CGY Fri 4/18/25 2:27 PM
Zach Whitecloud
D CGY
Whitecloud (rest) participated in Friday's practice session, Jesse Granger of The Athletic reports, indicating that he'll be available for Sunday's Game 1 against the Wild.
EDGE Analysis
Whitecloud sat out Wednesday's regular-season finale against Vancouver due to rest purposes, but he'll unsurprisingly be back in action for the start of the playoffs. He recorded four goals, nine assists, 117 hits, 103 blocked shots and 37 PIM while averaging 17:31 of ice time over 74 appearances during the regular season.