Barrie will return to the lineup on Wednesday for the first time in five games. Barrie has only played once since Christmas, on January 20th, recording two penalty minutes and one shot in 18:55 time-on-ice.
Kirkland has been recalled for a second time this season after scoring two goals, 14 assists, and eight PIMs in 18 games played with Tucson (AHL). The 27-year-old returns to the Coyotes, where he appeared in two games this season but didn't put up any counting stats while only averaging 7:13 TOI.
Hanley has played each of the 10 games that Miro Heiskanen has been out of the lineup with a lower-body injury but will be a healthy scratch on Thursday as Heiskanen makes his return. Hanley recorded two points (0G / 2A) in that stretch.
Tinordi has been in and out of the lineup the last two weeks but will jump back in on Wednesday in favour of Isaak Phillips, who will be a healthy scratch. Tinordi last played on January 19th, recording three shots on goal and a -1 plus/minus rating in 17:37 time-on-ice.
Miromanov spent last season split between Vegas and Henderson (AHL) but suffered an injury that has kept him sidelined so far this season. The 26-year-old Miromanov appeared in 14 games last season and picked up two goals, four assists, 22 SOG, two PIMs and a -6 plus/minus before his injury.
Barrie played his first game of 2024 on Saturday, playing 18:55 time-on-ice and firing one shot on goal, but will return to being a healthy scratch on Monday. Dante Fabbro will draw into the lineup in his favour.
Wolf did not appear in a game during his call-up, and his return to the AHL suggests that Jacob Markstrom will be available for Tuesday's game. Wolf has gone 16-6-1 with a 2.27 GAA and .929 SV% in 23 AHL games this season.
Pospisil played only 3:46 of time-on-ice in Thursday's game against the Toronto Maple Leafs before leaving with an upper-body injury. Pospisil was providing reliable depth scoring for the Flames, tallying four points (0G / 4A) in his last seven games and will create a void in the Flames lineup for the next several weeks.
Huberdeau did not play on Tuesday due to an illness but is expected to draw back into the lineup on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Huberdeau is quietly on a point-per-game pace over his last eight games, scoring eight points (2G / 6A) in that stretch.
After a stellar performance in Vladar's last outing, the Flames feel confident not rushing Jacob Markstrom back into the lineup from a minor injury. Vladar saved 23 of 25 shots (.920 SV%) in a 3-2 victory on Tuesday and will start again on Thursday against the Toronto Maple Leafs. The Flames have won four straight but are +120 home underdogs against the Maple Leafs, riding a four-game losing streak (0-3-1).
Klapka had been enjoying a strong second season with the Calgary Wrangles (AHL) with 21 points (10G/11A) in 33 games played and has earned his first NHL call-up of his career Thursday. The 6'8" towering right winger was an undrafted free agent for the Flames from Czechia.
Miromanov spent last season split between Vegas and Henderson (AHL) but suffered an injury that has kept him sidelined so far this season. The 26-year-old Miromanov appeared in 14 games last season and picked up two goals, four assists, 22 SOG, two PIMs and a -6 plus/minus before his injury.
Huberdeau was a late scratch on Tuesday, with the Flames not announcing his absence until warmups. However, he appears to be ready to return to the lineup after participating in practice on Wednesday. Huberdeau has six goals and 17 assists in 43 games this season.
