Flames cut ties with 23-year old, 6-foot-4 defenseman

The Calgary Flames couldn't justify continuing this partnership.

On Tuesday, they placed defenseman Joni Jurmo on unconditional waivers with the intent to buy out his entry-level contract, according to Sportsnet's Elliotte Friedman.

Jurmo was a third-round pick of the Flames in 2020.

The 6-foot-4 defenseman played in his native Finland through the 2023-24 season.

He came to North America for the 2024-25 season and went to the AHL Calgary Wranglers, but he didn't score a point there in 17 games.

Jurmo also suited up in the ECHL for the Rapid City Rush, where he had 10 points in 12 games.

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Given that Jurmo only had one year left on his deal, it seems unlikely he would've attended much higher up the Calgary system before becoming a free agent, anyway.

This move frees up a spot for the Flames to use on someone else, while Jurmo can pursue a signing elsewhere in the NHL or potentially back in Europe.

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