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Why the Flames probably won’t pursue NHL buyouts this summer

Friends, the Stanley Cup has been awarded for the 2025-26 season, with Mark Jankowski and the Carolina Hurricanes victorious after two lengthy months of post-season play.

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How many picks should the Flames make in the 2026 NHL Draft?

Folks, over the last few years, the Calgary Flames have traded away a lot of veteran players in exchange for prospects and draft choices. As a result, they’ve made a lot of draft picks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 15

Flames co-owner Alvin Libin passes away at age 95

The Calgary Flames shared some sad news on Monday, announcing that co-owner Alvin Libin has passed away at the age of 95. In the media release, Calgary

Parker Bell News / Flamesnation / June 15

FN AHL Report Cards: Parker Bell’s results didn’t match the effort he put in last season

Parker Bell wasn’t the new guy on the Calgary Wranglers anymore this season. He was eyed as a player with a lot of potential in his contract year and hoped for a breakout performance to put himself in a more favourable position among potential forward call-ups.

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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 / The Win Column / June 15

Top trade chips for the Calgary Flames this offseason

With the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals over, focus now shifts towards the offseason. The Calgary Flames aren’t expected to be too busy, but they’re still a notable team to watch when it comes to player movement.

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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 / June 15

Flames select Swedish forward Viggo Bjorck and Finnish defender Juho Piiparinen in FloHockey’s mock draft

As the 2026 NHL Entry Draft nears, it seems the jury is still out on who the Calgary Flames will take with their two first-round picks. The latest mock draft this week comes from FloHockey‘s Chris Peters, who predicted the full first round on Friday with Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson on the Called Up podcast.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 14

Why the Flames will likely select a goalie in the 2026 NHL Draft

Pals, not a lot worked for the Calgary Flames during the 2025-26 season. But with the emergence of Calgary Wranglers starting netminder Devin Cooley as a pretty dang good backup at the National Hockey League level behind starter Dustin Wolf, the Flames had a goaltending pairing they felt pretty good about.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 14

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 36th overall pick

The Calgary Flames are set to pick back-to-back at the end of June. Barring any trades, the Flames will have four second round picks. Along with the Vegas Golden Knights’ first rounder, the Flames are set to have three picks in the 30s, potentially three in a span of five picks.

Craig Conroy News / The Win Column / June 14

How does Craig Conroy compare to the 21st-century GMs?

Craig Conroy recently celebrated the third anniversary of his appointment as the Calgary Flames General Manager. Conroy’s early years in the lead role have been poor on the ice, but could lead to future success.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 14

The 10 best American draft picks in Calgary Flames history

Folks, due to physically residing in this great country – and often sharing a building with high-end junior hockey teams – it should be no surprise that the Calgary Flames franchise has selected more players out of Canada than from any other country.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 13

In 1975, the Flames accidentally drafted the wrong Nilsson

Drafting and developing young players is never easy. But these days, information is much easier to come by than in previous years. Not only is it possible

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 13

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 35th overall pick

If the Calgary Flames end up picking 35th overall, it’ll be the first time in franchise history. Shortly before the 2026 trade deadline, the Flames sent defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for three second-round picks, Oli Määttä, and prospect Jonathan Castagna.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 13

The Flames didn’t appear on many NHL awards ballots in 2025-26

The Calgary Flames did not have a great 2025-26 season. That’s not a secret or a controversial statement, and it’s reflected in the Flames’ appearances – or lack thereof – in National Hockey League year-end voting.

Brennan Othmann News / Flamesnation / June 12

FN AHL Report Cards: Brennan Othmann made a quick impression after his trade to Calgary

New York Rangers 2021 first-round draft pick Brennan Othmann started the 2025-26 season with his draft organization and by the last third of the season, he was included in a trade to the CalgaryFlames for prospect Jacob Battaglia.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 12

Wranglers hire former Soo Greyhounds coach John Dean as AHL assistant coach

The Calgary Wranglers announced on Friday morning that they have filled their assistant coach vacancy with John Dean. Dean replaces former assistant coach Joe Cirella, who made the decision to move on from the team at the end of the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

Flames are positioned for a busy offseason

The Calgary Flames could be one of the NHL’s most fascinating teams this summer, as they remain among the few teams firmly entrenched in a rebuild. What makes Calgary unique is not that they’re rebuilding, but where they are in the process.

Martin Pospisil News / The Win Column / June 12

What’s next for Martin Pospisil?

Martin Pospisil’s road to the NHL hasn’t been linear, to say the least. He’s dealt with his fair share of setbacks, including his most recent concussion.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / June 11

Flames' Magic Man: Remembering Kent Nilsson's Time in Calgary

If you ask longtime Calgary Flames fans about the most skilled player to ever wear the red jersey, a lot of them will immediately say Kent Nilsson — better known as “The Magic Man.” Wayne Gretzky once called him the most skilled player he had ever seen.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 11

The 5 best Swedish draft picks in Calgary Flames history

Over the course of their history, the Calgary Flames have proven to be adept at finding hockey talent in unexpected places. Much like they were among the first organizations to delve into drafting from places like Russia and Czechia, they were one of the first clubs to really dive head-long into drafting players from the great kingdom of Sweden.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 11

Flames select Alberts Šmits and Liam Ruck in The Athletic’s latest 2026 NHL mock draft

Two weeks out from the 2026 NHL Entry Draft, the first round predictions continue. On Tuesday, The Athletic‘s Scott Wheeler released the second edition of his mock draft for this year, including his predictions of who the Calgary Flames will select at sixth and 30th overall.

Martin Frk News / Flamesnation / June 11

Wranglers forward Martin Frk signing with KHL’s Shanghai Dragons: report

The Calgary Wranglers didn’t have a great season in 2025-26. Sure, there were some strong individual performances, and some key young players took steps forward, but the Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate missed the post-season for the first time since relocating from Stockton.

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.

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.

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 / NHL Trade Talk / June 5

Flames Off-Season Blueprint: Trade Coleman, But Keep Strome

The Calgary Flames are in a pretty good spot right now. They’ve moved out some veterans, picked up a pile of draft capital, and have built one of the deeper prospect pools in the NHL.