Calgary Flames: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Coleman Coveted, Brady Tkachuk Negotiations & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Calgary Flames and how Blake Coleman may surprisingly be the most coveted player by other teams. Next, we look at the Ottawa Senators slowly getting things ready for their contract pitch for Brady Tkachuk.

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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames one goal short again in 4-3 shootout loss to Winnipeg

The Calgary Flames went up against the Winnipeg Jets, but couldn’t find the net one extra time in a 4-3 shootout loss. CF% – 40.73%|| SCF% – 34.55%|| HDCF% – 43.7%|| xGF% – 35.39% It’s a Team Game – It was mostly another semi low-event Calgary Flames game, except this one was riddled with consistent turnovers from both sides.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

3 Takeaways From Flames’ Shootout Loss to the Jets

On Saturday night, on Hockey Night in Canada, the Calgary Flames traded goals with the Winnipeg Jets, losing 4-3 in a shootout at home after Gabriel Vilardi was the lone player to score in the skills competition.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames get hard-fought point against Jets, but lose Honzek to injury

The Calgary Flames played a pretty solid 65 minutes of hockey on Saturday night, with the shootout proving to be the difference in a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

Calgary Wranglers Take Down Henderson Silver Knights 6-4

The moment when the most eyes were on the ice wasn’t tied to any surge of goals, a heavy hit, or even the intermission antics. It came earlier — when the Henderson Silver Knights filed down the tunnel for warmups and fans craned to see which goaltender would step onto the ice first.

NHL News / Yardbarker

Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Mikael Backlund News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek leaves Saturday’s game after collision with Mikael Backlund

The Calgary Flames spent much of Saturday night’s clash with the Winnipeg Jets missing one of their most effective young forwards. Rookie Sam Honzek left the game midway through the second period after an inadvertent collision with Flames teammate Mikael Backlund.

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / November 15

How have Craig Conroy’s draft picks fared so far this season?

Since Craig Conroy became general manager of the Calgary Flames back in May 2023, the franchise has embarked upon a bit of a youth movement. And there’s no better indication of that than the many, many draft choices they’ve made under his regime.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

The Flames need to commit to selling at the trade deadline

The first quarter of the 2025-26 NHL season has gone anything but well for the Calgary Flames. While the league has shown incredible parity through the

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 15

Series Preview: Wranglers start their road trip in back to back games against the Silver Knights

The Calgary Wranglers split their games earlier this week and head on the road to kick off a 10 game road trip. First stop, Henderson, Nevada to play the Vegas Golden Knights affiliate, the Silver Knights.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / November 14

No Way Maple Leafs Pay Flames’ Steep Price for Rasmus Andersson

Talk of the Toronto Maple Leafs making a strong push to acquire Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson was abuzz on Thursday. Former Maple Leaf Jay Rosehill started the chatter, and it’s only picked up steam in the aftermath.

Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / November 14

Report: Blake Coleman is garnering trade interest around the league

The vultures are beginning to circle this Calgary Flames team that, despite earning two points in Thursday night’s duel with the San Jose Sharks, still sits at the bottom of the standings with a 5-12-2 record.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 14

Some familiar foes have begun to lap the Flames

The once frequent playoff battles between the Calgary Flames and their ’90s era expansion rivals have long ground to a halt. The San Jose Sharks and Anaheim

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / November 14

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs are Trying to Acquire Rasmus Andersson

@Nylanderthews: Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet 590 that the Toronto Maple Leafs tried to acquire Rasmus Andersson at the trade deadline last year.

Ryan Huska News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Flames coach Ryan Huska’s blunt admission after shutout win vs. Sharks

It’s been tough sledding so far for the Calgary Flames, who sit 5-12-2 and dead last in the National Hockey League through 19 games in 2025-26. But they were able to secure a rare victory on Thursday night, shutting out the San Jose Sharks at the Scotiabank Saddledome.