The opening month of the 2025-26 season has not gone the way Connor Zary was hoping or expecting.

Like so many of his Calgary Flames teammates, he’s struggled. His numbers have dipped, he’s bounced around the lineup and he’s searched for answers. With only one goal and one assist through 15 games, his production has been nowhere near what anyone was thinking it would be when he signed a three-year contract that’s paying him US$3.775-million annually.

“Obviously, I’ve got to get my game going here. It’s been a frustrating start for me,” Zary said. “I think I’m just trying to get that confidence back and get back on track and make plays. It felt good to be with those two guys, finding each other and feeling good.

“As a competitor and as a player, you always want to do good. You want the

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