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Kirkland has been recalled from the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).

Kirkland started the season with the Flames, but has been with the Wranglers (AHL) since mid November, where he has seven points (5G / 2A) in 14 games. The 29-year-old Kirkland scored eight points (2G / 6A) in a career-high 21 games last season. He has one assist through nine games in 2025-26.

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Kirkland has cleared waivers and been assigned to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL).

Kirkland has not played since November 1st will report to the Calgary Wranglers (AHL) after clearing waivers. The 29-year-old Kirkland scored eight points (2G / 6A) in a career-high 21 games last season. He has one assist through nine games in 2025-26.

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Kirkland is expected to be a healthy scratch in Winnipeg on Friday.

Yegor Sharangovich will draw back into Calgary's lineup on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, sending Kirkland to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Kirkland scored eight points (2G / 6A) in a career-high 21 games last season. He has zero points through five games in 2025-26.

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Kirkland is expected to be a healthy scratch on Saturday in Vegas.

To accommodate the season debut of Jonathan Huberdeau (undisclosed) Kirkland will return to the sidelines as a healthy scratch. The 29-year-old Kirkland played a career-high 21 games last season and scored eight points (2G / 6A). He has zero points through three games this season.

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