Rooney, an NHL veteran of 331 games, scored a goal in his only game with Utah this season, but has been demoted to the Tucson Roadrunners (AHL) after clearing waivers on Wednesday. Maveric Lamoureux was recalled from Tucson in a corresponding move.
The 32-year-old Rooney played a career-high 70 games with the Calgary Flames last season, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A). He started the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he recorded four points (3G / 1A) with Tucson. He has yet to play an NHL game this season.
Andrew Agozzino was reassigned to Tucson (AHL) after he cleared waivers on Thursday, allowing the team to recall Rooney. The 32-year-old Rooney played a career-high 70 games with the Calgary Flames last season, scoring 10 points (5G / 5A). He started the 2025-26 campaign in the AHL, where he recorded four points (3G / 1A) with Tucson.
Rooney had been on a PTO with New Jersey but signed with Utah on Monday for a one-year, two-way contract. The 32-year-old appeared in a career high 70 games with Calgary in 2024-25, picking up five goals, 10 points and 14 PIMs. He should provide forward depth for the bottom six in Utah.
Officially eliminated from playoff contention, the Flames will give Rooney the night off in their season-finale on Thursday against the Los Angeles Kings. The 31-year-old Rooney ends the 2024-25 campaign with 10 points (5G / 5A) in 70 games.
Rooney will slot in for Andrei Kuzmenko, who was a late scratch on Thursday. Rooney has three goals and one assist in 39 games this season.
Rooney will be a healthy scratch on Tuesday against the Washington Capitals, accommodating Adam Klapka's return to the lineup. The 31-year-old Rooney is averaging 9:30 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 39 games this season.
Clark Bishop will make his Flames' debut on Thursday against the Buffalo Sabres, resulting in Rooney being a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Rooney is averaging 9:40 time-on-ice and has four points (3G / 1A) in 37 games this season.
Anthony Mantha is battling a lower-body injury and will not play on Thursday, allowing Rooney to re-enter the lineup for the Flames. The 31-year-old Rooney is without a point in five games while averaging 8:13 time-on-ice this season.
Justin Kirkland will draw back into the lineup on Tuesday after a two-game absence, sending Rooney to the press box as a healthy scratch. The 31-year-old Rooney is without a point in five games while averaging 8:13 time-on-ice this season.
Justin Kirkland will be a healthy scratch for the first time since the opening game of the season, as Rooney re-enters the lineup for the Flames. In three games this season, Rooney has a -1 plus/minus and 10 hits.
Rooney has played two of the last three games but will be a healthy scratch on Wednesday against the Utah Hockey Club. In three games this season, Rooney has a -1 plus/minus and 10 hits.
Adam Klapka will be a healthy scratch on Monday, allowing Rooney to re-enter the lineup for the Flames. The 31-year-old Rooney has been limited to only two games so far this season, scoring zero points while averaging 4:36 time-on-ice.
Adam Klapka will be a healthy scratch on Thursday, allowing Rooney to return to action for the first time since suffering a concussion in the first game of the season. Last season, Rooney played 33 games with the Flames, tallying four points (3G / 1A), 29 blocks, and 65 hits
