What got into Flames prospect Rory Kerins, and when will it get him to the NHL?

Rory Kerins has scored 18 goals in 28 games for the Calgary Wranglers this fall .

The 22-year-old centre is currently second in the AHL 's goal-scoring race and is third in points.

Kerins is on pace to more than double his haul from the 2023-24 campaign.

Rory Kerins was assigned to the Calgary Wranglers in late September without being tapped for a single exhibition appearance.

Kerins has buried 13 of his goals at even-strength and five on the man-advantage, and three of his tallies turned out to be game-winners.

Flames head coach Craig Conroy says Kerins deserves all the credit for his fitness gains.

Rory Kerins has thrived in a top-line role for the Wranglers in the AHL 's Pacific Division .

Vegas Golden Knights general manager Kelly McCrimmon and Vancouver Canucks alternate captain J.T. Miller both deserve an assist in Kerins ’ sudden surge.

The up-and-comer from Caledon , Ont ., always has been a clever puck-handler, a creative playmaker and a dangerous shooter.

Kerins racked up 118 points in his final major-junior campaign with the OHL 's Soo Greyhounds .