Overview
- General manager Craig Conroy said the decision was made collaboratively with Huberdeau, his representative, team medical staff and outside specialists.
- The Flames reported he played through hip-related symptoms this season and finished with 10 goals and 25 points across 50 games.
- His final outing was Wednesday’s 4–3 win over the Oilers, where he scored the opening goal and logged 15:39 of ice time.
- Huberdeau is in the third season of an eight-year, $84 million contract that carries a $10.5 million average annual value.
- He is eligible for long-term injured reserve cap relief, and Calgary pauses for the Olympic break before returning Feb. 26 at San Jose.