Calgary Flames' budding defenseman Jeremie Poirier faces an indefinite absence following a recent arm injury during an AHL Wranglers' victory in Abbotsford. Surgery is imminent, with no available footage of the incident. This recalls Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane's wrist injury, caused by a skate blade last year, leading to surgery and a lengthy recovery. Poirier, a third-round pick in 2020, currently ranks second in AHL defenseman points.
Poirier's absence compounds the Flames' injury woes, impacting the NHL roster and the AHL affiliate, the Wranglers. Nonetheless, Poirier is expected to make a full recovery post-surgery.