After sustaining an injury in the final game of the regular season, Flames winger Adam Klapka wasn’t cleared to be assigned to the minors with the rest of his eligible teammates last week. However, that clearance has now come as the team announced that he has been assigned to AHL Calgary.
The 24-year-old signed with the Flames as an undrafted free agent back in 2022 and made his NHL debut last season, getting into six appearances. This season, he was utilized much more often, having six different stints with the Flames over the course of the year, including making the team out of training camp.
Klapka played in 31 games with the big club this season, potting six goals and four assists while averaging 9:39 per night. He also chipped in with 108 hits and 25 blocked shots. With the Wranglers in the minors, he was much more impactful offensively, tallying 14 goals and 12 assists in 33 games.
Klapka’s waiver exemption expires after this season so this final stretch with the Wranglers could help his cause to push for a roster spot in 2025-26. However, to get that chance, Calgary will have to win the next two games over Coachella Valley or their playoff run will come to a quick end.