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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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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.

Carolina Hurricanes News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'No.1 NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

The 'NHL active hat-trick leaders' quiz

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.

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.

Blake Coleman 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

FN Draft Profiles: Could the Flames unlock Ryan Roobroeck’s potential?

It’s often said that hockey teams need to be built up the middle. Aside from goaltenders, centremen are usually valued the highest by general managers and scouts when crafting a hockey club – whether by free agency, trade or the entry draft.

Rory Kerins News / Flamesnation / June 7

FN AHL Report Cards: Rory Kerins beat the odds in season of setbacks

Rory Kerins represents one of the heartbeats of the Calgary Wranglers team. His story of working his way through the three levels of pro and finding consistency is motivational and resonates with his teammates of all ages.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 6

Flames Draft 2026: A recent history of the 6th overall pick

For the sixth time in franchise history, the Calgary Flames will pick sixth overall. Despite finishing with the fourth-fewest points, the Flames dropped down two spots thanks to the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks winning the lottery.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 5

Flames’ Targets With 2nd-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 atThe 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.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / June 4

Who should the Calgary Flames draft at No. 6 overall?

The Calgary Flames dropped two spots in last month’s draft lottery, but that doesn’t mean they won’t have a great shot at landing one of the top players available in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Free Agent Focus: Calgary Flames

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.