Pelletier was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Tuesday.
The Flames are off until Saturday versus Vancouver -- it wouldn't be surprising to see Pelletier back with the big club prior to that contest. The 23-year-old winger has picked up three points through 13 NHL appearances this year.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Recalled Saturday
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Pelletier was recalled from AHL Calgary on Saturday, per CapFriendly.
As expected, Pelletier will rejoin the Flames after he was sent down Friday in a paper move. The 23-year-old forward has a goal and three points in nine NHL games this season.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Moves to minors temporarily
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Pelletier was assigned to AHL Calgary in a paper transaction Friday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
This is just a paper move to make Pelletier eligible for the AHL playoffs, so look for him to be recalled ahead of Saturday's game versus the Panthers. He's picked up three points through nine top-level appearances this year.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Gets first goal of season
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Pelletier scored a goal in Thursday's 6-3 win over the Lightning.
Pelletier got to play alongside Nazem Kadri and Andrei Kuzmenko at even strength, and it was the latter who set up his goal. Through nine NHL outings this season, Pelletier has a goal and two assists while mostly seeing bottom-six usage even if he lines up with more established players. He's added seven shots on net, six hits and a plus-4 rating. Fantasy managers can likely find better production on the wire than what Pelletier has offered so far.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Notches assist
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Pelletier recorded an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-2 win over the Kings.
Pelletier has two assists over six contests this season. He's seen limited ice time for much of his action so far, playing on the fourth line after missing a large portion of the campaign due to a shoulder injury. The 22-year-old could move up the lineup if the Flames struggle or move other wingers out at the trade deadline.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Returning vs. Edmonton
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Pelletier (upper body) is expected to suit up Saturday against the Oilers, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Pelletier missed Calgary's last four games after suffering an injury early in a 2-0 loss to the Rangers on Feb. 12. The 22-year-old forward has an assist in four games with the Flames this season. Pelletier is slated to play alongside Jonathan Huberdeau and Yegor Sharangovich in Saturday's contest.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Out of action Thursday
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Pelletier (upper body) will not play against the Bruins on Thursday, Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan reports.
Pelletier will miss his fourth straight game after he was injured early in the first period versus the Rangers on Feb. 12. Pelletier has one assist in four NHL games this season -- he has missed most of the campaign with a shoulder injury that required surgery in October.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Not expected to play Monday
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Pelletier (upper body) is not expected to play Monday against Winnipeg, per Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Despite being poised to miss his third straight contest Monday, Pelletier is getting close to a return to the lineup. The 22-year-old forward has one assist and two shots on goal in four NHL outings this campaign.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Won't play against Detroit
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Pelletier (upper body) is expected to miss Saturday's game against Detroit, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan.
Pelletier was also unavailable for Thursday's 6-3 loss to San Jose. He has an assist across four NHL games in 2023-24. When Pelletier is healthy, he might serve on the fourth line.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Officially deemed day-to-day
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Pelletier (upper body) was labeled day-to-day by the Flames on Wednesday.
Pelletier has played in just four NHL games this season, recording one assist, two shots and one hit while averaging just 7:58 of ice time. With the winger sidelined, the Flames recalled Cole Schwindt from the minors and will likely lean on the winger if Pelletier isn't available versus the Sharks on Thursday.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Back with big club
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Pelletier was recalled from AHL Calgary on Sunday.
Pelletier recently returned to action after undergoing offseason shoulder surgery. He tallied three points in four games during his brief time in the minors. The 22-year-old will likely make his NHL season debut with the Flames during their upcoming four-game road trip.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Heading to AHL
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Pelletier (shoulder) was activated from season-opening injured reserve Monday prior to being assigned to AHL Calgary.
Pelletier underwent shoulder surgery in October. He is expected to start practicing in the minors this week, according to Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960 The Fan, and could get into some AHL contests soon. Pelletier should get another NHL look at some point this campaign. The 22-year-old forward had three goals, seven points and 48 shots on net in 24 games with the Flames last season.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Lands on season-opening IR
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Pelletier (shoulder) was placed on season-opening injured reserve Thursday, per CapFriendly.
Pelletier underwent shoulder surgery this week and is expected to be out for multiple months. The Flames haven't provided a specific timeline for the winger's return, but it's safe to assume he won't play in the first three months of the season.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Leaves game with injury
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Pelletier (upper body) left the Flames' Monday split-squad game in Calgary versus the Kraken with an upper-body injury, Julian McKenzie of The Athletic reports.
Pelletier will be evaluated further Tuesday. The 22-year-old winger is battling for a bottom-six job in training camp, so missing any amount of time could be detrimental to his chances to make the roster. More information may be available prior to Wednesday's game in Winnipeg.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Sent to AHL affiliate
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Pelletier was assigned to AHL Calgary on Thursday.
Pelletier will join the Flames' AHL affiliate for its upcoming playoff run. The 22-year-old forward, who picked up seven points through 24 top-level appearances this year, could be a regular in the big club's lineup in 2023-24.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Logs helper
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Pelletier produced an assist and three shots on goal in Tuesday's 4-3 overtime loss to the Bruins.
Pelletier nearly had a goal on the play, but Jonathan Huberdeau's pass didn't get to his stick. Instead, Pelletier settled for a secondary assist, his sixth point over his last six games. The rookie winger is quickly establishing himself in the Flames' top six. He's up to seven points, 28 shots on net and a minus-2 rating through 15 appearances.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Gets two points Thursday
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Pelletier recorded a goal and an assist in Calgary's 4-3 overtime loss to Vegas on Thursday.
Pelletier opened the scoring at 13:25 of the first period. He's up to three goals and six points in 13 contests with the Flames in 2022-23. The 21-year-old is on a roll, contributing two goals and five points over his last four games. He also has 16 goals and 36 points in 33 outings with the AHL's Wranglers this season.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Two power-play points in win
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Pelletier scored a goal and added an assist, both on the power play, in Wednesday's 6-3 win over the Coyotes.
Pelletier deflected a Noah Hanifin shot for a go-ahead goal in the third peirod. Later in the frame, persistence in the offensive zone saw Pelletier set up Mikael Backlund for an insurance tally. With this outing, Pelletier doubled his season point total to four, and these two points were the first in his career on the power play. He's added 22 shots on net and a minus-3 rating while filling a second-line role since his recall earlier in February.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Logs first helper
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Pelletier notched an assist in Saturday's 3-2 overtime win over the Rangers.
Pelletier sparked a passing play that ended with Nazem Kadri's goal 46 seconds into the game to give the Flames a 2-0 lead. This was Pelletier's first NHL assist, and he's collected both of his points this season over his last four games after taking some time to adjust to the NHL's pace of play. The 21-year-old has added 17 shots on net and a minus-2 rating while seeing even-strength minutes on the second line.
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Flames' Jakob Pelletier: Sent to AHL Calgary
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Pelletier was returned to AHL Calgary on Saturday.
Pelletier played in his first four NHL games during his recall, but he was unable to mark the scoresheet. The 26th overall pick in the 2019 NHL Entry Draft will get playing time while the Flames are off until Feb. 6, as the AHL Wranglers play four times over that span. He had 15 goals and 34 points in 31 AHL games before his recall.
