Flames’ top prospect rushed into surgery after scary laceration on ice!

Another injury hit has fallen upon the Calgary Flames as prospect defenseman Jeremie Poirier is out indefinitely after suffering a laceration on his arm with the AHL’s Wranglers in Saturday’s win in Abbotsford. The team has revealed on Wednesday that the injury requires surgery that needs to take place soon. 

No footage of the laceration was caught, and that’s probably a good thing. We remember how Edmonton Oilers' Evander Kane suffered a laceration on his wrist on Nov. 8 of last year against the Tampa Bay Lightning when he was cut by a skate blade. Kane grabbed the lacerated area with his right hand and rushed to the bench before heading for the dressing room, followed by trainers and the team's medical staff. 

Kane was transported to a hospital and underwent surgery that night before he was placed on long-term injured reserve after the procedure. The Oilers' star winger was initially given a timeline of three-to-four months for recovery. Once he returned to action, Kane did complain about some numbness in his fingers and it took time for him to get back to his old shooting ways after the scary injury. 

The specific area that got lacerated on Poirier's arm was not revealed. The recovery time could be the similar to Kane's for young Poirier, who was selected in the third round, 72nd overall, by the Flames in the 2020 NHL Draft. He currently sits second in the AHL in points among defensemen.

His long-term absence is a tough blow to the Flames’ organization, especially since he’s added to the long list of players that are unavailable due to injuries.

On the NHL roster, the Flames are still without Oliver Kylington (undisclosed/personal), Jakob Pelletier (shoulder) and Kevin Rooney (shoulder).

When it comes to the affiliate club, the Wranglers are without Axel Hurtig and Samuel Honzek, who are still on the mend.

The good news is that Poirier is expected to make a full recovery, though he first needs to recover from the surgery.

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