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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.

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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.

Justin Kirkland 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.

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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?

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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.

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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 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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 25

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 30th overall pick

For just the second time in franchise history, the Calgary Flames will pick 30th overall. Since the turn of the millennium, the pick at one point belonged to a team that at least went to the Conference Finals.

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

Can the Flames find a sixth-round steal in 2026?

The National Hockey League’s entry draft can be a long one. Early in the draft, teams know a ton about the players available. As you get into the middle part of the draft, you see really exciting players that slide a bit due to some sort of perceived flaw.

Simon Nemec News / Flamesnation / June 24

What adding Simon Nemec means for the Flames blueline

On Tuesday afternoon, the Calgary Flames made a big splash in the trade market, acquiring 2022 second overall selection Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils in a pretty significant move for the local hockey club.

Connor Zary News / Flamesnation / June 24

Flames are ‘trying to move’ forward Connor Zary: Dreger

We’ve seen a flurry of trade activity across the hockey world this week, including a blockbuster featuring the Calgary Flames. Now, per TSN’s Darren Dreger,

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Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / June 24

‘Trade market quiet for the moment’ for Flames forward Blake Coleman: LeBrun

Gang, we’re entering the silly season, when big moves can happen at a moment’s notice and everyone frantically is refreshing their social media feeds to stay up to date.

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.

Simon Nemec News / Flamesnation / June 24

What does Simon Nemec bring to the Flames?

In the midst of what ended up being a very busy June 23 around the NHL, the Calgary Flames made a splash of their own. Craig Conroy moved out a fair chunk of future draft capital to bring in 2022 second overall pick, Simon Nemec.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

FN Draft Profiles: Ivar Stenberg will likely be out of reach unless Flames trade up

After losing the draft lottery last month, the Calgary Flames currently possess the No. 6 overall pick in the 2026 NHL Draft. By most projections, Ivar Stenberg will be long gone by the time the Flames are on the clock for the first time in Buffalo later this week.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 24

Former Calgary Flames draft picks to win their first Stanley Cup elsewhere

The Calgary Flames are known for being one of those franchises that give up on players too early. They may not always completely give up on players, but they just so happen to break out when they are traded.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

20 Calgary Flames players have expiring contracts on July 1

Friends, we’re into the most frenzied part of the off-season. The National Hockey League’s annual entry draft is this coming weekend and that can be a transformative two days for a hockey club.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 24

Carson Carels and Nikita Klepov highlight Flames first five picks in latest mock draft from The Athletic

On Tuesday, The Athletic’s Scott Wheeler published his third and final mock of this year’s NHL Entry Draft, with the real thing scheduled to kick off this Friday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 23

FN Draft Profiles: Simas Ignatavicius could make Lithuanian history with the Calgary Flames

Simas Ignatavičius is not only a dual American and Lithuanian citizen, but he is also currently playing professional hockey in Switzerland in the National League.

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.

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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.