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How the final stretch impacts the Calgary Flames’ first-round picks

As the 2025–26 NHL regular season schedule draws to a close, the next two nights will dictate the Calgary Flames’ future for years to come and their odds in the upcoming lottery.

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Beyond the Boxscore: Avalanche topple Flames with late deflection

The Colorado Avalanche scored late to take the lead in a goaltending duel that ended in a Calgary Flames 3-1 loss. CF% – 43.65%|| SCF% – 37.48%|| HDCF% – 40.74%|| xGF% – 38.26% It’s a Team Game – Calgary had bursts of shot pressure, but also had some moments where they got hemmed in.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 14

Instant Reaction: Avalanche best Flames in second-last game of season

The Presidents’ Trophy winners for this season, the powerhouse Colorado Avalanche, visited the Calgary Flames on Tuesday evening in the Flames’ second-last game of the 2025-26 season.

Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / April 14

Blake Coleman named 2025-26 Peter Maher Good Guy Award winner

As the 2025-26 regular season winds down, it’s awards season around the National Hockey League as voting is conducted for the league’s awards and team-specific awards and nominations are announced.

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Rory Kerins News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 14

Flames Recall Rory Kerins

The Flames announced Tuesday that they’ve recalled forward Rory Kerins from AHL Calgary. In doing so, they’ve used up the last of the five standard recalls available after the trade deadline, so they won’t be able to make any non-emergency moves before Thursday’s season finale against the Kings.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 14

Race to the bottom: A standings snapshot heading into the final three days of the season

With three days remaining in the 2025-26 National Hockey League regular season, the Calgary Flames cannot finish last in the overall standings and maximize their draft lottery odds.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 14

A check in on some former Calgary Flames going into the NHL Playoffs

The Calgary Flames finally committed to a fire sale at the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline. MacKenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri were dealt to some new teams, while Rasmus Andersson was traded earlier in the season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 14

Flames prospect Cole Reschny to return to North Dakota for sophomore season

After falling just short of a national title in 2025-26, one of the Calgary Flames’ top prospects is headed back to college for a second crack at the NCAA championship.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 14

Amid tough stretch, Flames face Avalanche

The Calgary Flames have been eliminated from playoff contention, but that reality hasn't stopped them from making a difference in the postseason race. The Flames (33-38-9, 75 points) beat Utah 4-1 on Sunday and will try to defeat another playoff-bound team when they host the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday night.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 13

Flames prospect Cullen Potter transferring to Michigan State, Cade Littler also in transfer portal

College hockey’s transfer portal opened for the 2026 off-season on Monday, and amidst a frenzy of activity one prominent Calgary Flames prospect has reportedly transferred schools while another is assessing his options.

Gavin Mckenna News / Flamesnation / April 13

FN Draft Profiles: Gavin McKenna could be the generational player the Flames need

Gavin McKenna is widely projected to be the number one, or number two overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. McKenna is a left-handed left-winger, which is not in short-supply on the Calgary Flames, but let’s dive into what other assets he could bring to the team if drafted by them.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / April 13

Beyond the Boxscore: Parekh steps up big time in victory over Utah Mammoth

The Calgary Flames returned home after a six game road trip and performed well, beating the Utah Mammoth by a 4-1 score on Sunday night. CF% – 46.16%|| SCF% – 53.71%|| HDCF% – 77.98%|| xGF% – 63.31% It’s a Team Game – After six years of these my simple favourite category for the Flames to lead in is high danger chances.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 13

Flames’ Inability to Play With Pace Led to 2025-26 Struggles

The Calgary Flames 2025-26 season was nothing short of a disaster, missing the playoffs for the fourth straight time and being on pace to finish in the bottom three in the NHL after missing the playoffs via a tiebreaker last season.

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Mackenzie Weegar News / Flamesnation / April 13

Flames spoil Weegar’s return with Sunday’s 4-1 win over Mammoth

The Calgary Flames were on the road for 14 days, and they returned home on Sunday to face a familiar face, as MacKenzie Weegar and the Utah Mammoth visited the Saddledome.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / April 13

Dustin Wolf, Flames deal defeat to playoff-bound Mammoth

Brayden Pachal scored his first goal of the season and added two assists, and the host Calgary Flames beat the Utah Mammoth 4-1 on Sunday night. Matt Coronato, Connor Zary and Mikael Backlund also scored for the Flames (33-38-9, 75 points), who had lost three straight and are eliminated from playoff contention.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / April 12

The Flames’ Reset Year Might Be More Successful Than You Think

The Calgary Flames’ season looks messier on paper than it has really felt in the building. Sure, the team is down to three games and sits outside the playoffs, but there are a number of reasons this year should be considered a step forward — even if it didn’t end the way fans hoped.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Hockey Writers / April 12