Kuznetsov scored a goal on two shots, added two hits and blocked four shots in Friday's 5-3 win over the Panthers.
Kuznetsov has a goal and an assist over his last two games. He went nine contests without a point after earning an assist in his season debut. Despite the lack of offense, the 23-year-old's overall play has been strong enough to secure him a top-four spot on the blue line. He's earned three points, 14 shots on net, 18 hits, 21 blocked shots and a minus-2 rating over 12 appearances.
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Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Registers helper in season debut
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Kuznetsov logged an assist, two hits and a plus-2 rating in Wednesday's 5-1 win over the Blue Jackets.
Kuznetsov's helper was his first point in his second NHL contest. It was his first outing with the big club in 2025-26 after he put up two goals in 10 games with AHL Calgary prior to his Tuesday call-up. Kuznetsov is with the big club to apply some pressure for third-pairing minutes, mainly in competition with fellow left-shot blueliner Jake Bean, but also to keep Zayne Parekh and Brayden Pachal honest as well. Should Kuznetsov play well over an extended stretch, he could help bolster a weak spot in the Flames' lineup.
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Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Summoned from AHL
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Kuznetsov was recalled from AHL Calgary on Tuesday.
Kuznetsov has two goals in 10 minor-league appearances this season. He will be an option for Wednesday's game against Columbus, but it's unclear if he will be in the lineup.
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Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Re-signs with Calgary
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Kuznetsov signed a two-year contract with the Flames on Thursday.
Kuznetsov was a restricted free agent, so it isn't particularly surprising to see him return to the Flames. The first year of his new contract will be a two-way deal, while the second year will become a one-way agreement. Kuznetsov made 72 regular-season appearances with AHL Calgary last year and recorded six goals, 15 assists and 38 PIM.
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Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Loaned to AHL Calgary
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Kuznetsov was reassigned to AHL Calgary on Friday.
Kuznetsov made his NHL debut last season, playing 11:58 versus Ottawa with one blocked shot and two shots on goal. This season, the 22-year-old defenseman has spent the entire season at the AHL level, tallying three goals and adding 11 helpers over 49 appearances with the Wranglers.
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Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Up from minors
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Kuznetsov was called up by the Flames on Wednesday, per Aaron Vickers of NHL.com.
Kuznetsov has three goals and 14 points in 49 appearances with AHL Calgary in 2024-25. He might draw into the lineup Sunday versus San Jose if Kevin Bahl (upper body) and Joel Hanley (personal) are unavailable.
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Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Brought back from minors
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Kuznetsov was recalled from AHL Calgary on Tuesday.
Kuznetsov's demotion to the minors appears to have been nothing more than a paper transaction with the blueliner set to make his NHL debut against Ottawa on Tuesday, per Wes Gilbertson of the Calgary Sun. In the minors this season, the 21-year-old defenseman has generated two goals and five helpers in 31 contests, so fantasy players probably shouldn't be banking on an offensive outburst from the youngster.
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Flames' Yan Kuznetsov: Sent down to minors
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Kuznetsov was assigned to AHL Calgary on Monday.
Kuznetsov didn't get a chance to make his NHL debut during his stint with the Flames. The 21-year-old blueliner has two goals and five assists in 31 AHL contests this campaign.
