Connor Zary has immense talent and upside, but after another injury last season, the 2026/27 could be his last chance to make an impact for the Calgary Flames.
Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary enters the 2026/27 NHL season seeking to re-establish himself as a core component of the franchise's future. Following a strong 2023/24 rookie campaign featuring 14 goals and 34 points in 63 games, Zary experienced setbacks over subsequent seasons as the Flames continue their organization-wide rebuild.
Freak knee collision injuries derailed Zary across multiple years, leading to a difficult 2025/26 season where he recorded 12 goals and 25 points in 74 games. Flames head coach Ryan Huska frequently demoted Zary to the fourth line following on-ice mistakes during that campaign.
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