Justin Kirkland's Rollercoaster Season

Justin Kirkland’s Flames journey hit a bump this season—rejoining in 2024-25 with high hopes, he earned a Masterton nod before a December knee injury sidelined him. Though he returned for 20 games with just one goal and assist, his real impact came in the AHL with Calgary Wranglers, where he tallied 11 goals and 11 assists in 42 games, proving his value. Learning from vets like Bishop and Morton, he’s grateful for his health and full season. But with the Flames pivoting toward youth, Kirkland’s likely headed to free agency—where his next chapter unfolds. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e7d490ac971f52a5