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Reporter Reveals Why the Maple Leafs Didn’t Acquire Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

This morning on the JD Bunkis Podcast, Toronto Maple Leafs reporter James Mirtle of The Athletic discussed how the organization previously tried to acquire Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson, but the deal ultimately fell through.

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Flames Place Blake Coleman On Injured Reserve

As expected, the Calgary Flames announced they’ve placed forward Blake Coleman on the team’s injured reserve. The transaction opens up a roster spot for tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, though the Flames haven’t shared a corresponding roster move.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 13

Flames place forward Blake Coleman on injury reserve list

The Calgary Flames have made a second injury-related move on Tuesday morning. On the heels of sending forward Martin Pospisil to the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League on a long-term injury conditioning stint, the club announced that they’ve placed forward Blake Coleman on the injury reserve list.

Martin Pospisil News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Flames assign Martin Pospisil to AHL on long-term injury conditioning loan

The Calgary Flames have assigned forward Martin Pospisil to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers on a conditioning loan as he continues to recover from an injury he sustained during the preseason.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 13

The Flames have struggled on the road this season for several reasons

Pals, on Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames face the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fourth game of their five game eastern road trip. Through their first three games, the Flames have won just one game.

NHL News / The Win Column / January 13

Midseason ranking of the Calgary Flames’ top 10 prospects

Craig Conroy has nailed multiple drafts in a row for the Calgary Flames and built up a solid prospect pool. Let’s go over the Flames’ top 10 prospects at the midpoint of the 2025–26 season.

Morgan Frost News / The Win Column / January 13

Should the Calgary Flames consider trading Morgan Frost?

Under a year ago, the Calgary Flames made a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, acquiring Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. It was a mixed bag last season when they arrived.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 12

The Flames are getting ‘more aggressive’ in Rasmus Andersson trade talks: Friedman

It sounds like we have a new update on the Rasmus Andersson trade saga. During Monday’s edition of 32 Thoughts, Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman shared some insight regarding the 29-year-old’s status within the trade market.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 12

The Flames need to rebuild: an Oilers fan’s prospective

The Calgary Flames need to rebuild. Every Flames fan knows that it’s time, but I have something to admit: I didn’t grow up a Flames fan, in fact, I’ve rooted for the Edmonton Oilers since I was about nine years old (2008).

Blake Coleman News / The Win Column / January 12

Blake Coleman is on pace to be the lowest leading goal scorer in a full season in the Calgary Flames’ history

Yes, you read that right. Without including the seasons interrupted by the COVID-19 Pandemic and lockouts, Blake Coleman is currently on pace to become the lowest leading goal scorer in a full season in franchise history.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 12

32 Thoughts: Flames hoping to move Andersson before the Olympics, Detroit rumours dismissed, while Blake Coleman is happy in Calgary

On the latest episode of the 32 Thoughts Podcast with Elliotte Friedman, the NHL insider dropped some updated trade chatter around the Calgary Flames as we inch closer to the trade deadline.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

Insider Says Gavin McKenna Wants to Play for This Canadian Team

There might not be a consensus first-overall pick anymore for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, but if there’s one prospect most likely to emerge as a true superstar from the class, it’s Gavin McKenna.

Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Nazem Kadri’s Flames Future in Question After Latest Update

The Calgary Flames have dropped four straight games and find themselves navigating yet another tough stretch of losses. That will only intensify conversations about the future of a franchise that has yet to enter full rebuild mode.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / January 10

Flames halt 4-game skid, cool off red-hot Penguins

Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period tie and sparked the visiting Calgary Flames to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Connor Zary also tallied for the Flames, who snapped a four-game skid.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Flames rumors: Nazem Kadri open to a trade to Stanley Cup contender

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri has seen his name swirling in trade rumors for over a calendar year, but the veteran remains with the team he signed a $49 million contract with shortly after winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22.

Nazem Kadri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Nazem Kadri Would Consider A Trade From Calgary

In yesterday’s rendition of Insider Trading on TSN, the crew, particularly Darren Dreger, discussed Nazem Kadri‘s future with the Calgary Flames. According to Dreger, Kadri is more than happy playing out the rest of his contract with the Flames, but would welcome the idea of being traded to a contender if the opportunity presented itself.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Flames’ Kadri Willing to Consider Change: Trade on the Table

Nazem Kadri may be content in Calgary, but the door to a potential trade is opening. According to one NHL insider, Kadri would be open to the idea of a trade, assuming the Calgary Flames can find the right destination for him to go to.

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Rumors / January 9

NHL Rumors: Flames Defense and the Future of Mackenzie Weegar

The Calgary Flames keep showing up in trade chatter, and a lot of it runs through their blue line. As the trade deadline approaches, teams have inquired about Rasmus Andersson.

Zayne Parekh News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Flames’ Zayne Parekh day-to-day with upper-body injury

It appears that while Zayne Parekh has returned to the Calgary Flames, it will be a little bit longer before he’s available to play, as the team announced on Thursday that the defenseman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Rasmus Andersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Five trade destinations to watch for Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson

There’s little doubt that Rasmus Andersson is one of the top players on the trade market this year. Daily Faceoff head honcho Matt Larkin put Andersson at the very top of his Trade Board on Wednesday, echoing the sentiments expressed by virtually every NHL insider over the past 12 months.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Flames’ Hard Question: Who Wants to Make Calgary Home?

The Calgary Flames lost to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, 4-1. That leaves them stuck in one of the league’s least comfortable places. Fourteenth in the Western Conference, five points out of a playoff spot, and surrounded by teams that aren’t going anywhere quietly.