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Notes from last game: Aydar Suniev scores first NHL goal, Zayne Parekh struggles

Saturday’s game was the Calgary Flames’ best game of the season. While they may have lost 4-2 to move their season record to 0-5-0, it was the first time all season that the Flames looked like a National Hockey League calibre team.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 13

What happened to the Flames that played in the first Saddledome game?

On Oct. 15, 1983, the Calgary Flames played their first regular season game at the Olympic Saddledome, when they hosted the Edmonton Oilers. On Apr. 10, 2026, they’ll play their final regular season game at the Saddledome.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 13

Jake Middleton has had an awful start with the Calgary Flames

When the Calgary Flames traded Blake Coleman to the Minnesota Wild, they took back defenceman Jake Middleton as a sort of cap dump. Middleton was known as a solid depth defender who could provide a physical presence and solid veteran leadership.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

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Chase Harrington News / The Win Column / October 13

Chase Harrington is turning into a gem for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames had three second-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft. The first was the 36th overall pick, which they used to select Chase Harrington from the Spokane Chiefs.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Connor Zary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Flames looking to take contract back for Connor Zary

According to Elliotte Friedman, the Calgary Flames are looking to take a contract back in return for Connor Zary. The 25-year-old, who carries a $3.775MM AAV on his deal for two more seasons, was recently placed on waivers and sent down to the Flames’ AHL affiliate.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 13

Scotia Place: a street-level look at construction progress from mid October 2026

The soon-to-be home of the Calgary Flames is gradually working its way towards completion. As the Flames navigate their final hockey season at the Scotiabank Saddledome, across the road at Scotia Place, things are coming together.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / October 13

Maple Leafs exploring trade for Flames defenceman with 'jam'

New Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka has already reshaped the roster this summer, and the club sits at a modest 3-2-1 to open the 2026-27 season. According to the latest reports, he may not be finished making changes.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 12

Flames injury news: Sam Honzek out week-to-week with lower body injury

As they prepare to depart for a two game western road trip, the Calgary Flames shared some injury news. On Monday morning, the Flames announced that forward Sam Honzek will be out week-to-week with a lower body injury.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Flames’ Sam Honzek out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Calgary Flames will be without one of their key young forwards for a while, as the team announced Monday that Sam Honzek is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 12

Injury Updates: Honzek, van Riemsdyk, Brazeau

The Calgary Flames announced today that forward Samuel Honzek has suffered a lower-body injury and will be sidelined on a week-to-week basis. Honzek had not skated since the team’s Thursday loss to the Colorado Avalanche, missing Calgary’s loss to the Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 12

Recap: Wranglers fall in back and forth battle against Condors in their first loss of the season

The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their weekend series against the Bakersfield Condors for an early afternoon game on Sunday. Calgary won their last meeting 2-1 and were looking to keep their three game streak alive.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 11

Putting the Flames’ tough start into historical context

The Calgary Flames are making history to start the 2026-27 season, but probably not the type of history they wanted to be making. Through five games, the Flames are the only National Hockey League club yet to register a standings points.

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NHL News / Flame for Thought / October 11

Four Positive Takeaways From the Calgary Flames 4-2 Loss to the Anaheim Ducks

0-5-0 is the worst start through five games in Calgary Flames franchise history, and heading into Saturday nights clash with the Anaheim Ducks, they were looking to avoid that mark on the back of a 7-3 defeat at the hands of the Colorado Avalanche.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 11

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames give fans something to cheer about despite 4-2 loss to the Ducks

The Calgary Flames gave the fans in the Saddledome something to cheer for Saturday, despite losing 4-2 to the Anaheim Ducks. CF% – 48.68% || SCF% – 50.59% || HDCF% – 43.34% || xGF% – 49.77% It’s a Team Game – I’m really happy with the consistency of the offensive attack in the start of this season.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 11

Flames still in search of their first win despite a good showing against Anaheim

The Calgary Flames played their fifth game of the 2026-27 regular season on Saturday, as they hosted the Anaheim Ducks at the Scotiabank Saddledome. The Flames played a pretty good hockey game.

Connor Zary News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 11

Canucks Among Teams Interested In Trading For Connor Zary

The Vancouver Canucks are one of the teams interested in trading for Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary, reports Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet. A 2020 first-round pick by the Flames, Zary has been actively shopped by the team dating back to the summer.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 11