Breaking: Flames lose Hamonic's services

There was a suspicion that Calgary Flames defenseman Travis Hamonic had suffered an injury in practice on Saturday morning. He left the session early and did not return.

This morning the Flames announced that they would lose Hamonic for at least the next week.

#Flames place Travis Hamonic on injured reserve, retroactive to Nov. 2.
— Brian Compton (@BComptonNHL) November 5, 2017

Brett Kulak will be called upon to take Hamonic's spot in the lineup tonight against the New Jersey Devils.

“It’s a big void to fill ... but when I’m called upon, I’m going to do what I can.” - Brett Kulak on the #Flames missing Travis Hamonic tonight pic.twitter.com/c28famtqHY
— #FlamesFightCancer (@NHLFlames) November 5, 2017

Head coach Glen Gulutzan is praying for this injury to not take his player out of the lineup for too long.

“We’re hoping, fingers crossed, it’s going to be a week.” - Glen Gulutzan on Travis Hamonic (lower body) and his expected return to the lineup pic.twitter.com/6VJgiQozyy
— #FlamesFightCancer (@NHLFlames) November 5, 2017

Hamonic, acquired in a trade in the off-season from the New York Islanders, has yet to make his mark offensively, posting only 2 points in 13 games so far this season.

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