Support forward Cody Eakin will try to convince the Calgary Flames to sign him, who will participate in their training camp after signing a trial contract.
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This was reported by the Sportsnet network on Sunday.
The 31-year-old center has been on the Bettman circuit since moving there full-time in 2013. Most recently, he spent two seasons with the Buffalo Sabers, recording 12 points for 69 parties during the 2021-2022 campaign.
Eakin, a former Washington Capitals third-round pick, played 30 games with the Capitals before being traded to the Dallas Stars in a trade involving Mike Ribeiro in 2012.
Chosen by the Vegas Golden Knights in the 2017 expansion draft, he spent three seasons in Nevada before making a short stint with his hometown Winnipeg Jets.
Recognized as a penalty killer, Eakin won 56% of his duels in the face-off circle last season.
He has 110 goals and 256 points in 701 games on the Bettman circuit.