CALGARY, Alberta -- The Calgary Flames have claimed defenseman David Schlemko off waivers from the Dallas Stars and placed captain Mark Giordano on the injured list with an undisclosed upper-body injury.
Giordano, a front-runner for the Norris Trophy as the NHL's top defenseman, was listed as out indefinitely several days ago.
Giordano has 11 goals and 37 assists for 48 points. He is tied with P.K. Subban of the Montreal Canadiens for the league lead in points among defensemen.
Schlemko, a left-handed shooter, has nine goals and 41 assists in 212 career games with the Stars and Arizona Coyotes. He has a goal and three assists in 25 games this season.