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Flames head scout Tod Button is entering his third decade running the club’s drafting

Friends, a few years ago I had the opportunity to write a book on the drafting history of the Calgary Flames franchise, dating back to their introduction to the National Hockey League in 1972 back in Atlanta.

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Where the Flames organizational roster stands before the 2026 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames are going to add some new faces to their organization over the next couple of days. Heading into the 2026 NHL Draft in Buffalo, the Flames own 10 draft selections in the proceedings.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 25

The Flames and Winnipeg Jets are perfect trading partners

It has been a wild week in the NHL with multiple blockbuster trades going down as we approach the NHL draft. Craig Conroy got the Flames involved in the action when he acquired 22 year old defenceman Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 25

Carels, Ruck brothers among first five Flames selections in final Elite Prospects mock draft

One more sleep until the start of the 2026 NHL Draft… got time for another mock draft? On Thursday, Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson did one final mock of the first two rounds, including Calgary’s five selections in the top 64.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 25

Flames re-sign forwards Sam Morton and Rory Kerins to one year, two-way deals ($850,000 each)

In advance of the frenzy of activity upcoming at the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames have taken care of a bit of internal business. On Thursday afternoon, the club announced the re-signings of a pair of pending restricted free agents.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / Daily Faceoff / June 25

Flames sign Rory Kerins, Sam Morton to one-year contract extensions

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on one-year, two-way contract extensions with pending restricted free agent forwards Rory Kerins and Sam Morton, the club announced Thursday afternoon.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 25

Flames Extend Rory Kerins, Sam Morton

According to a team announcement, the Calgary Flames have extended forwards Rory Kerins and Sam Morton for the 2026-27 season. Each will have identical one-year, two-way contracts with a salary of $850K at the NHL level.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 25

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 65th overall pick

In less than a week, we’re going to figure out who the Calgary Flames acquired in exchange for Nikita Zadorov. On Nov. 30, 2023, before I even started writing at FlamesNation, the Flames traded Zadorov to the Vancouver Canucks for a 2024 fifth and 2026 third.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 25

FN AHL Report Cards: Justin Kirkland bounced between Flames and Wranglers in injury comeback year

Justin Kirkland has been around the Calgary Flames organization for two rounds of stints between the AHL and NHL. He first joined the former AHL affiliate of the Flames, the Stockton Heat in the 2019-20 season and played three years with that team.

Maxim Tsyplakov News / Flamesnation / June 25

What does Maxim Tsyplakov bring to the Flames?

In the midst of making the hockey world stand at attention on what was a legendary Tuesday for roster transactions in this league, the Calgary Flames subtly added to their wing corps.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 25

Possible Calgary Flames at 6th: Carson Carels

There is officially one day left until the 2026 NHL draft. Tomorrow night, the first round will commence, which includes a very important piece of the Calgary Flames’ future: the 6th overall pick.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 25

FN Draft Profiles: WHL blueliner Giorgos Pantelas could become a reliable third-pairing option

The Calgary Flames have a whole bunch of picks in the late second round and early third round. As it stands, they have the 51st, 55th, 65th, and 68th overall picks.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 25

Flames actively trying to trade former 1st-round pick

The Calgary Flames are coming off another disappointing season, finishing second-to-last in the Pacific Division. This has led the team to consider overhauling the roster, with the Flames having very few untouchable players.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 25

The Flames have found many draft gems in the seventh round

Gang, in last year’s draft, the Calgary Flames made two selections in the seventh round. In the 2026 NHL Draft, though, they don’t own a selection in the final round of the proceedings as the event approaches.

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The '2nd-overall NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Multi-time NBA MVPs' quiz

The 'No.1 NBA Draft picks' quiz

The 'Most K's through 30 MLB starts' quiz

Connor Zary News / The Hockey Writers / June 25

4 Trade Destinations for Flames Forward Connor Zary

The Calgary Flames may not be done making trades just yet. Just one day after acquiring Simon Nemec and Maxim Tsyplakov from the New Jersey Devils in exchange for draft picks and prospect Etienne Morin, it now sounds as though it could be the Flames moving out a roster player.

Adam Fox News / Professor Press Box / June 24

The Flames’ Biggest Case of 'What Might Have Been'

It’s one of those quiet “what if” stories in Calgary Flames history that doesn’t get talked about enough, but it lingers when you look at how Adam Fox’s career has unfolded.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / June 25

NHL Rumors: Simon Nemec will get bigger role with Calgary Flames and maybe a long-term deal

The NHL continues to see massive action on Tuesday with multiple trades involving some pretty young up-and-coming players. It was the second Tuesday in a row when trades were going down across the NHL, as the free-agent crop is not the best.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 24

Possible Calgary Flames at 6th: Tynan Lawrence

Each day, it inches closer to Friday, which means it inches closer to the NHL draft, which means it inches closer to the Calgary Flames welcoming in their next best prospect at 6th overall.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 23

Calgary Flames acquire Simon Nemec in blockbuster trade

The first domino of the Sunny Mehta regime with the New Jersey Devils has fallen.

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

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 23

Possible Calgary Flames at 6th: Alberts Smits

With the first round of the NHL Draft happening this Friday, it’s the perfect time to start looking at prospects the Calgary Flames might end up with at 6th overall.