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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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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.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

How many of the players to score the most goals in one Stanley Cup Playoff run for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The '20-point Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

The 'Active playoff game-winning goals' quiz

The '10-goal Stanley Cup Playoffs' quiz

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.

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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 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.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 11

The Calgary Flames’ history with conditional draft picks

Since the condition on the 2028 second-round draft pick that the Calgary Flames acquired in the Rasmus Andersson trade will be resolved soon, let’s take a look at the Flames’ history with conditional picks and the outcomes of these picks.

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 / Professor Press Box / June 10

The Draft Pick That Changed the NHL Rookie Rule Forever

Sometimes, the NHL encounters a moment when the rule book complicates real life on the ice. In the early 1980s, the Calgary Flames stumbled right into one of those moments without really knowing it at the time.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 10

The 5 best Russian draft picks in Calgary Flames history

The Calgary Flames were one of the first National Hockey League organizations to scout and draft Russian players, making their first selection from what was then called the Soviet Union in 1983.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 10

In 1990, the Flames accidentally drafted an ineligible player

As the old saying goes, to err is human. Regardless of how well you prepare for any given situation, sometimes you’ll make mistakes. The same thing goes for the Calgary Flames at the NHL Draft.

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 / Flamesnation / June 9

FlamesNation’s 2026 NHL Draft hub: Rankings, profiles, mock drafts and more

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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The '6+ three-pointer NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / June 9

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.

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.

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