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Calgary Flames Acquire Veteran Defenseman on Saturday

Derek Forbort is taking the long route back toward the NHL. The Calgary Wranglers, the American Hockey League affiliate of the Flames, have signed the 34-year-old defenseman to a professional tryout, giving the veteran a chance to play for the Flames this season after a year lost mostly to injury.

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Why Flames Matvei Gridin Could Be Ready for a Big Second Season

You watch some young players and think, well, maybe someday. Then there are young players who make you think, wait a minute, maybe someday is already starting.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / October 3

The Flames’ Most Interesting Trade Asset Isn’t a Player

There was something interesting about the Calgary Flames showing up in the Kirill Marchenko trade talks without actually wanting Kirill Marchenko. That sounds a little strange at first.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 3

4 Flames prospects made their AHL debuts in Friday’s Wranglers win over Abbotsford

The Calgary Wranglers opened their 2026-27 regular season on Friday night, defeating the visiting Abbotsford Canucks at the Saddledome. The Wranglers had a disappointing season in 2025-26, and they went through quite a few changes over the off-season.

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Can you name the players chosen as team captain for each NHL franchise in 2026-27?

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 3

Breaking down the Calgary Flames roster by acquisition type

The Calgary Flames have announced their opening night roster for the 2026–27 season. Let’s break down the roster by acquisition type. There are four standard acquisition types in the NHL: trades, the NHL Draft, free agency, and waivers.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Jonathan Castagna News / Flamesnation / October 3

Recap: Jonathan Castagna nets two in Wranglers season opening debut

The Calgary Wranglers kicked off the 2026-27 season with a home game against the Abbotsford Canucks. Calgary didn’t have a lot of luck against them in their pre-season series but the home opener had a significantly better vibe about it and result.

Rory Kerins News / Flamesnation / October 3

Rory Kerins named third captain in Wranglers team history

The Calgary Wranglers were due to announce a new captain this year and they got that figured out right from game one. A few names were thrown around for this role and it very well could have gone to multiple guys, but ultimately, one name was announced.

Henry Mews News / Professor Press Box / October 2

The Flames May Be Taking the Long View With Henry Mews

Sometimes the most interesting thing about a prospect isn't where he is going. It's how much time his organization is willing to give him to get there.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2

The Flames’ European prospects are dealing with growing pains early this season

Friends, the beginning of the hockey season can be a bit tumultuous, especially for younger players. There’s the excitement of the new season and a fresh start.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 2

Why the Flames are almost ready to switch from rebuilding to adding

A lot has changed for the Calgary Flames over the past three years. After being a Stanley Cup favorite at the beginning of the decade, the Flames have

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 2

Calgary Flame Out: Winners and Losers From Opening Night at the Saddledome

The Calgary Flames are in the early stages of a rebuild, and while there's plenty of excitement over their growing prospect pool, there's going to be some major struggles in the National Hockey League moving forward.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 2

Series Preview: Wranglers start season with home series against Canucks

The Calgary Wranglers kick off the 2026-27 season with a home series against the Abbotsford Canucks this weekend. After multiple changes over the off-season, this will be quite a different team this year but some of the core from last year remains.

Dustin Wolf News / Professor Press Box / October 2

Dustin Wolf Had a Bad Night. That Doesn't Make Him a Bad Goalie.

Something about goalies makes hockey fans lose patience awfully quickly. Dustin Wolf had a bad night Thursday. A really bad night. The Seattle Kraken scored six times on 32 shots, and Wolf finished with an .813 save percentage as the Calgary Flames opened their season with a 6-1 loss.

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NHL News / The Win Column / October 2

Flames start the Saddledome sunset as victims of a Kraken KO

It was supposed to be an evening of celebration, but it turned into something remarkably different. The Seattle Kraken rolled into town as the first opponents for the Flames this season.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 2

2026/27 Calgary Flames Season Preview

For years now, the one thing that Calgary Flames fans have truly wanted is for the organization to pick a direction and stick with it, and finally under Craig Conroy, they've done just that.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 2

One last ride at the ‘Dome: A behind-the-scenes look into the Calgary Flames farewell season

Calgary Flames hockey is back, and it’s going to be a year to remember. This team has amassed fans from many generations, spanning decades. In the city of Calgary, a common thread many Flames fans share is walking through the Saddledome doors and watching Flames hockey.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames lose plenty of battles all over the ice in 6-1 home-opener loss to Kraken

The Calgary Flames were soft on the puck too often in their opener, falling 6-1 at the hands of the visiting Seattle Kraken. CF% – 47.73% || SCF% – 41.87% || HDCF% – 37.94% || xGF% – 38.36% It’s a Team Game – The Calgary Flames showed up on time, that’s for sure.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 2

5 Flames Prospects Who Should Soon Be in the NHL

As the Calgary Flames continue their first true rebuild after the failed retool in 2022 when they brought in Jonathan Huberdeau and Nazem Kadri, there

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 2

Flames humbled in ’embarrassing’ season-opening loss to Kraken

The Calgary Flames began their final regular season of hockey at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Thursday night against the Seattle Kraken, and it was a game they would all probably prefer to forget.

Morgan Frost News / The Hockey Writers / October 1

Flames’ Morgan Frost’s Future Contract Entirely in His Hands This Season

Morgan Frost is coming off his most productive season yet after eclipsing the 20-goal mark for the first time in his career. He added 21 assists for 43 points, his second-best season yet.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 1

10 Predictions for the Calgary Flames in 2026/27

The Calgary Flames have been one of the NHL's most mediocre teams for a number of years now, but after picking their direction and struggling in 2025/26, the team are firmly committed to potentially the first full rebuild in the history of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 1

Over or under? Analyzing The Athletic’s Calgary Flames point projections

Dom Luszczyszyn’s yearly fantasy hockey point projections are here for the 2026-27 season, and if Dom is correct, the Calgary Flames won’t be scoring many goals this season.

NHL News / Field Level Media / September 30

Flames face Kraken, out to ride wave of last home opener at Saddledome

The Calgary Flames believe the final home opener at the Saddledome will give them an extra boost. With their new arena slated to be ready in time for next season, the Flames kick off one last campaign in the iconic building when they host the Seattle Kraken on Thursday.

Chase Harrington News / Daily Faceoff / September 29

Flames sign Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with forward prospect Chase Harrington, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Calgary Flames Would a Be Great Fit for Kirby Dach

It’s been no secret that the Calgary Flames would like to add a young, talented centre to the organization. General manager (GM) Craig Conroy hasn’t been shy about sharing that desire, and it’s quite obvious why.