The Calgary Flames received some encouraging news regarding forward Connor Zary’s injury scare earlier this week. According to Frank Seravalli, initial imaging performed on Zary’s left knee on Thursday revealed no damage to the ACL or MCL. While this doesn’t entirely clear Zary from potential setbacks both short- and long-term, it significantly reduces concerns over an injury that changes the trajectory of his career.
Update: Bit of good news on #Flames forward Connor Zary as sources say initial imaging on Thursday indicated no damage to ACL or MCL in his left knee.
— Frank Seravalli (@frank_seravalli) January 10, 2025
Still assessing injury and more medical opinion(s) required to determine exact timeline, but a couple major bullets dodged.
Zary is still under assessment
Despite the optimistic results from preliminary imaging, Zary’s injury is still under evaluation. As Seravalli noted, additional medical opinions are being sought to better understand the extent of the damage and to provide a clearer timeline for his recovery. The absence of major ligament damage is the most promising result thus far, especially after seeing different angles of the knee-on-knee hit by Drew Helleson.
Drew Helleson has been given a 5-minute major for kneeing Connor Zary. pic.twitter.com/ZTUdNiCBoN
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) January 8, 2025
Looking ahead for Zary’s return
While the exact timeline for Zary’s return remains unclear, the Flames will likely take a cautious approach to ensure his long-term health and readiness for the remainder of the season. It’s pure speculation at this point, but this update could indicate that Zary’s absence will be measured in weeks rather than months.
Fans, teammates, and the Flames organization will undoubtedly keep a close watch on Zary’s recovery, eager to see him back on the ice. Until then, the focus will be on his health and ensuring he makes a full recovery.
Stay tuned for more updates as the situation develops.
