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Artem Grushnikov came to the Calgary Wranglers as a mid-season addition in the 2023-24 season. He spent the majority of the year with the Texas Stars, then was included as part of the Chris Tanev trade in late February 2024.

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Meet the newest Calgary Flames defenseman: Olli Maatta

The Calgary Flames made a huge and surprising trade on Wednesday that shocked many people. Defenceman MacKenzie Weegar was sent to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for three 2026 second-round picks, prospect Jonathan Castagna, and defenceman Olli Maatta.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 9

Recap: Wranglers lose a few skaters to call ups and fall 4-1 to Firebirds

The Calgary Wranglers and Coachella Valley Firebirds wrapped up their weekend series on Sunday for a late afternoon game. The Wranglers were without a few bodies due to some Flames call-ups and didn’t put up nearly as many shots as they did in the game prior.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 9

The Flames have four conditional draft picks to navigate in 2027 and 2028

Friends, back when he was general manager of the Calgary Flames, Brad Treliving showed a fondness for adding conditions to draft picks basically whenever he made trades.

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The 'NHL active hat trick leaders' quiz

How many of the active NHL players with at least seven hat tricks in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 8

Flames Recall Matvei Gridin, Hunter Brzustewicz

Two top prospects will bolster the Calgary Flames roster after shaking up their lineup at the Trade Deadline. Winger Matvei Gridin and defenseman Hunter Brzustewicz have both been recalled per a team announcement.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 8

What the Flames are getting in Victor Olofsson

The 2026 NHL trade deadline may have felt like a dud in other markets, but general manager Craig Conroy made sure to give Flames fans something to talk about.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / March 8

Hot Hands and Quick Feet: Flames Show Character

The Calgary Flames held on for a 5-4 win over the Carolina Hurricanes Saturday night at Scotiabank Saddledome, ending a rough four-game slide. It was the kind of game that started with Carolina jumping out to an early lead, only for Calgary to rally back with some opportunistic scoring and a little grit down the stretch.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 8

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames spring ahead with goals galore in 5-4 victory over Hurricanes

The Calgary Flames turned the page in a big way on Saturday night, with the ‘Dome rockin’ they sent the Carolina Hurricanes home with a 5-4 loss. CF% –

Mackenzie Weegar News / The Win Column / March 8

Analyzing the winners and losers of the MacKenzie Weegar blockbuster trade

Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames shocked the hockey world Thursday, dealing veteran defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. The move came out of nowhere, with many shocked that the Flames would trade a man who seemed destined to become their next captain.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 8

Recap: Wranglers make second period comeback but fall behind again in loss to the Firebirds

The Calgary Wranglers hit the road to face the Coachella Valley Firebirds after five days away from game action. Calgary came into this game fresh and energetic, with some bodies back from injury and some new faces as a result of the NHL trade deadline.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 8

Calgary Flames Potentially Without Blueliner Despite Win

The Calgary Flames could be without recently acquired defenceman Zach Whitecloud for some time. The Flames’ blueliner suffered an apparent injury as he went awkwardly into the boards after clipping skates with a Carolina Hurricanes player.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 8

Opportunity knocks for many in Flames win over Carolina

The Calgary Flames began their stretch drive on Saturday night, welcoming the powerhouse Carolina Hurricanes to town. With the recent departures of MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri, and the injury absence for Jonathan Huberdeau, the Flames looked quite a bit different than we’ve seen them for much of the season.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 8

Instant Reaction: Shorthanded Flames weather storm against Hurricanes

The Calgary Flames were shorthanded on Saturday night as they began the stretch drive against the Carolina Hurricanes. In the big picture sense, they had traded away Nazem Kadri (and previously sent away Rasmus Andersson and MacKenzie Weegar) so their lineup was depleted.

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Zach Whitecloud News / Daily Faceoff / March 8

Flames’ Zach Whitecloud exits game with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud exited Saturday’s game against the Carolina Hurricanes and did not return after an awkward collision with Nikolaj Ehlers late in the first period.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 7

Calgary Flames 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline Grade

The Calgary Flames have known heading into the trade deadline that this season is a lost one. Coming off their worst start in franchise history, the Flames are looking at picking at the NHL Entry Draft inside the top three for the very first time.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Flames Make Bold Deadline Moves, Position Franchise for Accelerated Rebuild

The Calgary Flames took a decisive step toward reshaping their future at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline, making multiple moves that signal a clear organizational direction.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 7

Craig Conroy has re-stocked the Flames’ cupboards like never before

Before Craig Conroy took over as their general manager in 2023, the Calgary Flames had made multiple picks in the first round of a single NHL Draft just once.

Nazem Kadri News / The Hockey Writers / March 7

Grading the Flames & Avalanche’s Nazem Kadri Trade

The NHL trade deadline always delivers a few blockbusters, and the Colorado Avalanche made a massive splash by bringing back a familiar face. Nazem Kadri is heading back to Colorado in a deal with the Calgary Flames that signals the Avalanche are officially all-in for another Stanley Cup run.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Kadri’s Deadline Trade Surprise: Why Both Avs and Flames Won

The Nazem Kadri trade came out of nowhere right at the deadline, and it didn’t feel like it was going to happen. For a couple of days, it looked like it was on, then everything went dead quiet, like it was dead, then bam — it was back to life.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / March 6

Is a Nazem Kadri trade close? Are the Canadiens sending a big name back to Flames?

As the action continues on an active trade deadline day, one name to keep an eye on is Kadri.

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Craig Conroy News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Craig Conroy Doing Excellent Work to Get Flames on Right Path

Craig Conroy was thrown right to the wolves in what is his first time as a general manager. Taking over for Brad Treliving, Conroy found himself with a veteran-filled Calgary Flames roster that had just missed the playoffs by 17 points.