Calgary Flames: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

The Draft Pick That Changed the NHL Rookie Rule Forever

Sometimes, the NHL encounters a moment when the rule book complicates real life on the ice. In the early 1980s, the Calgary Flames stumbled right into one of those moments without really knowing it at the time.

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The 5 best Russian draft picks in Calgary Flames history

The Calgary Flames were one of the first National Hockey League organizations to scout and draft Russian players, making their first selection from what was then called the Soviet Union in 1983.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 10

In 1990, the Flames accidentally drafted an ineligible player

As the old saying goes, to err is human. Regardless of how well you prepare for any given situation, sometimes you’ll make mistakes. The same thing goes for the Calgary Flames at the NHL Draft.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

Flames Reaching Crossroads With Many Prospects on Expiring Contracts

All of the Calgary Flames’ focus recently has been on scouting the 2026 NHL Draft class. Obviously, for good reason, with them having a league-leading 12 picks to make in the draft at the end of June, along with the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 9

FlamesNation’s 2026 NHL Draft hub: Rankings, profiles, mock drafts and more

Friends, the 2026 NHL Draft is nearly upon us. This year’s National Hockey League entry draft takes place on Fri., June 26 (Round 1) and Sat., June 27 (Rounds 2-7), hosted in Buffalo, New York in a decentralized format.

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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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 9

Why the Flames should pass on a Dylan Larkin trade

Friends, if you’ve followed along with the Calgary Flames over the past few seasons, you’ve probably noticed two distinct trends. First, they’re a hard-working team that does their level best to make their opponents work for every inch of ice and they hang around in close games.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Calgary Flames Will Soon Be a Top Destination for Free Agents

It’s no secret that it’s been quite some time since the Calgary Flames have been a true Stanley Cup contender. This organization won its first and only championship in 1989, and last advanced to the Cup Final in 2004.

Devin Cooley News / The Win Column / June 9

Should the Flames cash in on Devin Cooley?

Devin Cooley had an impressive 2025–26 as Dustin Wolf’s understudy. While Dustin Wolf appears to be the undisputed first choice, Cooley surprised many with how well he adapted to the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 9

Who do mock drafts have the Calgary Flames selecting with their second first-round pick?

The Calgary Flames’ second pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft will be either 30th or 31st overall. It depends on whether or not the Vegas Golden Knights win the Stanley Cup Final.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 8

FN Report Cards: Blake Coleman was a standout in a challenging Flames season

The 2025-26 season was an offensively challenging one for the entire Calgary Flames group as a whole. One player who consistently rose to the occasion and brought his A-plus effort nightly was long-time Flame and veteran winger, Blake Coleman.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Flames’ Targets With 3rd-Round Picks in 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is fast approaching, and the Calgary Flames are loaded with eight picks in the first three rounds of the draft. Over the next few days here at The Hockey Writers, we’ll look at some prospects the Flames can target with each of the selections they own in the draft.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 7