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Calgary Flames defenceman Oliver Kylington is joining the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers on a conditioning assignment.
“I feel I’m in a good place with my mental health and ready to take another step forward,” Kylington said in a statement released by the Flames. “Returning to Calgary has been the right decision. I’ve felt tremendous commitment from Flames ownership, management, and my teammates, and I am appreciative of the support and resources made available to me. I also thank my family, friends, and the fans for their encouragement. I’m looking forward to getting on the ice in a team environment and back to my everyday life. I have missed it very much.”
Kylington missed the entire 2022-23 season for personal reasons. He has not yet played this season but did join some teammates on the ice for a skate on Dec. 1.
“There is nothing imminent there, but it was a good feeling for us to see him around the room today,” head coach Ryan Huska said on Dec. 1. “We’re all hopeful he can continue to progress as we go, but there’s no timeline.”
Kylington, 26, has appeared in 168 NHL games over five seasons with the Flames. He had a breakout campaign in 2021-22, setting career-highs in games played (73), goals (nine) and points (31) while finishing 16th in the NHL with a plus-34 rating.
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