Jakob Pelletier has settled in nicely alongside Flames' superstars Nazem Kadri and Jonathan Huberdeau, averaging two shots per game since being recalled from the Wranglers. He scored his first career NHL goal in his seventh game against the Buffalo Sabres on Feb. 11, 2023.
In the same game, recently recalled defenceman, Dennis Gilbert, blasted home his first goal as a member of the Flames. Gilbert has appeared in 11 games with the big club this season, registering a goal, three points and four fights. When asked about the game, 'Gibby' gave credit to Pelletier for scoring his first NHL goal, while also providing a lift for the Flames bench in the process.
"His personality is awesome and he's got a great energy to him," explained Gilbert. "So, whenever something like that happens, obviously, it lifts the whole bench and everybody's excited for him."
On a different note, the Wranglers recalled goaltender Daniil Chechelev from Rapid City (ECHL) who saw action two games later, picking up his first AHL win with a 29-save performance against the Barracuda.