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Calgary Flames Prospect Update: The Struggles of Grushnikov

With seasons ending, the Flames organization is finally seeing some payoffs, with the recent signing of Tyson Gross, the top undrafted NCAA free agent, Cole Reschny winning NCHC rookie of the year, and even defensive prospect Artyom Grushnikov scoring his first goal of the current AHL campaign.

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Recap: Martin Frk’s four goal night still not enough to pick up Wranglers win against Silver Knights

The Calgary Wanglers hosted the Henderson Silver Knights on Tuesday to kick off their first series against the Golden Knights’ affiliate since November.

Zayne Parekh News / The Hockey Writers / March 18

Flames’ Zayne Parekh’s Rookie Season Has Been a Colossal Failure

Since the moment he was selected ninth overall in the 2024 draft, Zayne Parekh has been viewed by many as the saviour of the Calgary Flames. With the organization having already begun to shift to somewhat of a rebuilding stage at the time he was selected, he was immediately viewed as a massive part of the future.

Tyson Gross News / Flamesnation / March 17

Flames prospect Tyson Gross named NCHC’s Defensive Forward of the Year

The newest member of the Calgary Flames organization has captured some collegiate hardware. On Monday afternoon, the National Collegiate Hockey Conference announced a pair of awards, honouring their top forwards from the 2025-26 season.

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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 / Flamesnation / March 17

Series preview: Wranglers start big Pacific Division week against Silver Knights

The Calgary Wranglers continue a busy stretch of hockey kicking off a four game week with a two game series against the Henderson Silver Knights. Every

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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 / The Win Column / March 17

CSEC CEO Robert Hayes interview on the World Cup of Hockey 2028

The NHL announced that Calgary and Edmonton will host the 2028 World Cup of Hockey. The joint bid includes Calgary Sports and Entertainment Corp. (CSEC), Oilers Entertainment Group (OEG), Tourism Calgary, Explore Edmonton, and the Province of Alberta.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 17

Scotia Place set for World Cup of Hockey showcase in inaugural 2027-28 season

History doesn’t repeat itself, but it does rhyme sometimes. When it comes to the home arenas of the Calgary Flames hosting major events, the Olympic Saddledome opened in time for the 1983-84 National Hockey League season and the Flames moved in from across the street in the Stampede Corral.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 17

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames end long road trip with 5-2 loss to Red Wings

The Calgary Flames had some fight, but a rough start to the second period was their undoing in a 5-2 loss to the Detroit Red Wings. CF% – 61.32%|| SCF% – 56.87%|| HDCF% – 51.9%|| xGF% – 52.37% It’s a Team Game – The Detroit Red Wings made me eat my own words.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 16

Instant Reaction: Flames run out of gas in the Motor City

The Calgary Flames had a good first period in Detroit when they faced the Red Wings. Their second period had some big lapses at bad times. And they just couldn’t muster enough energy in the third period to claw their way back into the game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 16

The Flames’ NCAA signings over the last decades have had highs and lows

The Calgary Flames made a big splash last week, adding college centre (and Calgary kid) Tyson Gross as a free agent signing. Gross’ addition continues an annual tradition of teams battling against each other to ink a handful of highly-touted collegians.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 16

Flames’ Yan Kuznetsov Out Day-To-Day

The Calgary Flames will need to shake up their blue-line before Monday night’s matchup against the Detroit Red Wings. Defenseman Yan Kuznetsov is out day-to-day with an upper-body injury, head coach Ryan Huska told Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 16

World Cup of Hockey '28 coming to Calgary, Edmonton, Prague

The North American portion of the World Cup of Hockey 2028 will take place in the Alberta cities of Edmonton and Calgary. Prague, in the Czech Republic, will serve as the European host for the international tournament, which was most recently held in 2016.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 16

Calgary to co-host 2028 World Cup of Hockey, along with Edmonton and Prague

What was long-rumoured is now official. In February 2028, Calgary’s new arena, Scotia Place, will serve as one of the three host arenas for the 2028 return of the World Cup of Hockey.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 16

Calgary Flames 7 game check in: The losses continue to pile up

We return with our seven-game check-in series, as we check in on what’s been going on with the Calgary Flames throughout this stretch. It’s been 10 days since the trade deadline, as the Flames emerged as clear winners.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / March 15

Contending Wings eye turnaround at home vs. lowly Flames

The struggling Detroit Red Wings are hoping a return home and a visit by the floundering Calgary Flames on Monday will be just the tonic needed to turn their fortunes.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 15

Taking a look at the Calgary Flames’ salary cap situation

Continuing their rebuild at this year’s trade deadline, the Calgary Flames—already one of the NHL’s lowest spending teams this year—shed more salary. According to PuckPedia, the Flames currently have the fifth-lowest cap hit in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 13

Flames’ Ethan Wyttenbach already exceeding expectations as 2025 fifth-rounder

It’s always hard to evaluate prospects so close from their draft year, but even with the 2025 NHL Draft less than nine months old, Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is emerging as one of the biggest steals.

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Report: Flames sign NCAA free agent Tyson Gross to entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed top NCAA unrestricted free agent Tyson Gross to an entry-level contract, the club announced, according to Sportsnet’s Eric Francis.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Flames Linked To Tyson Gross

Calgary native Tyson Gross is one of the top undrafted free agents available coming out of college this season. His hometown Flames are on the shortlist of teams the center is considering signing with, and he will make his decision in the next few days, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Calgary Flames’ Next 3 Drafts Could Define the Franchise

The Calgary Flames are entering a pivotal era in franchise history, and the next three NHL Drafts could ultimately determine the trajectory of the organization for the next decade.