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Getting to know Calgary Flames 2026 first-round pick Jack Hextall

With the 30th pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected Jack Hextall out of the USHL Hextall hails from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is a right-shot who plays centre.

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Why the Flames’ future could arrive this spring

Friends, the Calgary Flames have made a lot of picks over the past four NHL Draft under general manager Craig Conroy. As development camp opened on Wednesday morning at Winsport and many of the organization’s future stars took to the ice, a few of the club’s most exciting prospects spoke with the media.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Flames’ 2026-27 Roster Projection 1.0: Post Draft & Free Agency

We are through the busiest week of the NHL’s offseason. The 2026 NHL Entry Draft and July 1’s Free Agent Frenzy are behind us, which means we now have a clearer picture of each team’s outlook as we move closer to the 2026-27 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 1

Flames re-sign restricted free agent forward William Strömgren (one year, two-way, $850,000)

On a day where other National Hockey League clubs have done some wild stuff, general manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames have focused on quiet depth moves.

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The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Ben Jones News / Flamesnation / July 1

Flames sign four players to one year, two-way deals, including the return of Ben Jones

The Calgary Flames are bringing one of their previous top scoring AHL centres to the organization. Ben Jones, as part of a quartet of players signed to one year, two-way deals on Wednesday.

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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.

Mason Mctavish News / The Win Column / July 1

Report: Calgary Flames made 'significant push' to acquire centre Mason McTavish

It appears as though the Calgary Flames almost made a major splash on draft day. Eric Francis has reported that the Flames made a significant push to acquire centre Mason McTavish before he was eventually sent to the Blues for a pair of first round picks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 1

A pair of Flames prospects will play in new places, and another in their usual spot, in the 2026-27 season

Over the last little while, we’ve seen some moves involving Calgary Flames prospects potentially playing in new places for the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday morning at Winsport for the club’s development camp, the assembled media had a chance to catch up with Flames director of player development.

Justin Kirkland News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Wild sign Justin Kirkland to one-year contract

The Minnesota Wild have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with unrestricted free agent center Justin Kirkland, according to The Athletic‘s Michael Russo.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Flames sign Mike Benning to one-year contract

The Calgary Flames continue to add depth on defense. As reported by Darren Dreger, the Flames signed defenseman Mike Benning on Wednesday to a one-year, two-way contract.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 1

Calgary Flames sign Mike Benning to a one-year, two-way deal worth $850k

According to Darren Dreger, the Calgary Flames have made their first signing of free agency. They have signed 24-year-old defenceman Mike Benning to a two-way contract for one-year with an AAV of 850k.

Ryan Lomberg News / Daily Faceoff / July 1

Blue Jackets sign Ryan Lomberg to two-year contract

The Columbus Blue Jackets have signed unrestricted free agent winger Ryan Lomberg to a two-year contract, his agency, Bartlett Hockey, announced Wednesday afternoon.

Gavin White News / Flamesnation / July 1

FN AHL Report Cards: Gavin White fit a role on the Wranglers blue line after his trade

Gavin White was a Dallas Stars fourth round draft pick in the 2022 NHL Draft and after two and a half seasons with their AHL affiliate, he was shopped out for a fresh start.

Craig Conroy News / The Win Column / July 1

Breaking down Craig Conroy’s history in free agency

The day is here. One of the busiest dates on the NHL calendar, NHL Free Agency. From franchise-altering signings to puzzling decisions and everything in between, July 1 always delivers plenty of drama across the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 1

What to expect from the Flames in 2026’s NHL free agency

Some years, the opening of National Hockey League free agency is an utter frenzy of activity as teams scramble to grab the best available players to fill out their rosters.

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The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

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The 'Triple-Double leaders by team' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips joining the Western League’s Medicine Hat Tigers for 2026-27 season

We have a trade to announce… in the Western Hockey League. On Tuesday, the Western League’s Medicine Hat Tigers announced that they’ve acquired the rights to Calgary Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips from the Portland Winterhawks in exchange for a pair of draft picks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 30

4 Flames prospects named to United States roster for World Junior Summer Showcase

Over the weekend, the Calgary Flames added to their stockpile of young prospects with nine selections at the 2026 NHL Draft. On Tuesday, USA Hockey announced their invites to the upcoming World Junior Summer Showcase, being held in Windsor, Ontario in late July.

Jakob Leander News / Flamesnation / June 30

Flames prospect Jakob Leander selected by Calgary Hitmen in CHL Import Draft

A Calgary Flames prospect will have some North American options open to him for the 2026-27 season. On Tuesday morning, the Canadian Hockey League held their annual import draft, an opportunity for teams from the three Canadian major junior circuits to obtain the rights of promising young European players.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 30

Flames News & Rumours: Development Camp, Qualifying Offers & Free Agency

Things heat up quickly around the NHL Entry Draft after the lull following the Stanley Cup Final. Now, after welcoming a new batch of prospects, headlined