The Calgary Flames will be missing a key piece of their forward group a little while longer. Blake Coleman, who had been quietly putting together one of the more productive seasons on the roster, won’t be back until after the Olympic break.
The 34-year-old winger has already missed the past eight games with an upper-body injury, and although he’d been skating in a non-contact jersey over the last week, head coach Ryan Huska confirmed the team is shutting him down for now. That means the earliest we could see Coleman back in the lineup is roughly four weeks from today.
Before the injury, Coleman had been leading the Flames in goals with 13, while also chipping in eight assists over 44 games. He’s been a consistent two-way presence and, given his age and contract, there was some buzz around him as a potential trade chip ahead of the deadline.
But with this timeline, any trade speculation will have to wait-if it happens at all. For now, Calgary will need to find offense elsewhere as they try to stay competitive in a tight Pacific Division race.
Speaking of the Pacific, there’s some good news out of Anaheim. Ducks winger Troy Terry is back with the team on their current road swing and took part in practice today. He’s been out for ten games with an upper-body injury, but based on his return to the ice-and the fact that Thursday’s game in Vancouver is the final stop on this trip-it’s a strong signal that Terry could be activated in time to suit up.
Terry was a key driver of Anaheim’s offense before getting hurt, tallying 13 goals and 29 assists in 43 games. He’s been one of the Ducks’ most reliable point producers all season, and his return would be a welcome boost for a team that’s struggled to generate consistent scoring. If he’s healthy enough to go, expect him to slide right back into a top-six role and resume his usual playmaking duties.
And while the Ducks are getting one winger back, they’re also planning for the future with another. Prospect Maxim Massé announced he’ll be heading to UMass for the 2026-27 season.
The 2024 third-round pick (66th overall) is currently lighting it up in the QMJHL with Chicoutimi, where he’s posted an impressive 35 goals and 28 assists in just 43 games. That’s elite production at the junior level, and his decision to go the NCAA route gives him a chance to further develop his game in a highly competitive environment.
With this move, Anaheim retains Massé’s signing rights beyond the usual June 1 deadline, giving the organization more time to monitor his growth and decide when he’s ready to make the leap to the pro level. It’s a smart long-term play for both sides-Massé gets to refine his game, and the Ducks keep a promising scorer in the pipeline.
So while the Flames are dealing with a key absence, the Ducks are balancing short-term returns and long-term planning-two very different but equally important storylines in a division that’s far from settled.