Flames invite Eakin to camp on pro tryout deal

The Calgary Flames are bringing in veteran forward Cody Eakin on a professional tryout agreement.

Eakin, who was an unrestricted free agent, played the last two seasons with the Buffalo Sabres.

The 31-year-old previously suited up for the Winnipeg Jets, Vegas Golden Knights, Dallas Stars, and the Washington Capitals, who drafted him 85th overall in 2009.

Eakin has been a depth center for most of his career. He won 55.4% of his faceoffs over the last two campaigns.

The Winnipeg-born pivot collected four goals and eight assists while averaging 13:35 of ice time across 69 games in 2021-22.