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The Flames missed the playoffs by the narrowest margin in franchise history in 2025

Gang, when you look at the history of the Calgary Flames, generally-speaking there have been seasons where they have “it” and seasons where they do not.

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The Wranglers’ blueline is a bit lean but they’re working through it

Friends, on paper, the Calgary Wranglers began the season with a pretty balanced defensive group. The group was anchored by a pair of prospects, lefty Yan Kuznetsov and righty Hunter Brzustewicz.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 7

TWC 2025-26 Calgary Flames Mid-Year Fan Survey

We are midway through the 2025-26 season. Now, it’s time to hear what you, the fans, are feeling about the Calgary Flames. The Win Column is conducting a survey to get your thoughts on management, coaching, ownership, players, ideology, and more.

Jacob Battaglia News / Flamesnation / January 6

Flames prospect roundup: Jacob Battaglia plays his final games for the Frontenacs

A familiar face has returned to junior hockey. This is the Dec. 30- Jan. 6 edition of the Flames prospect round-up, where we look at how Calgary Flames prospects have done every week.

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Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / January 6

Flames roster news: Zayne Parekh has rejoined the team following World Juniors

On Monday, Calgary Flames defender Zayne Parekh captured a bronze medal at the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He also set a Canadian record for most points by a defenceman in a single World Junior tournament, missing the overall blueliner points record by a single point.

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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 / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Flames Place John Beecher On IR, Recall Zayne Parekh

The Calgary Flames announced two transactions today, placing forward John Beecher on injured reserve and recalling Zayne Parekh from his loan to the Canadian National Junior Team.

John Beecher News / Flamesnation / January 6

Flames injury news: John Beecher out week-to-week with upper body injury, placed on injury reserve

The Calgary Flames’ forward depth will be tested over the next little while, and it will possibly result in some opportunity for some of the organization’s up-and-comers.

John Beecher News / Daily Faceoff / January 6

Flames’ John Beecher out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Calgary Flames will be without one of their depth forwards for some time. The team announced on Tuesday that John Beecher will be out week-to-week with an upper-body injury.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 6

Zayne Parekh and Cole Reschny were outstanding at the World Juniors

If you are a Calgary Flames fan, this year’s World Junior tournament offered an exciting glimpse into the future of the organization. What the Flames lacked in quantity of representation, they more than made up for in quality.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / January 6

Flames weekly notebook: What should the Flames do with Zayne Parekh?

Zayne Parekh finished off a historic performance at the World Juniors in Minnesota with a bronze medal and the record for points by a Canadian defenceman in a single tournament.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / January 6

World Juniors: Zayne Parekh breaks record as Canada captures the bronze medal

It was time to hand out medals at the 2026 World Juniors. In the bronze medal game, it was not the medal Canada wanted to be playing for, but the stakes were still high.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 6

Playoffs or draft lottery: Calgary Flames remain trapped between the playoffs and last place

Just when it looked like the Calgary Flames were on a fast track to the playoffs, they’ve dropped two in a row in ugly fashion. After a big loss last night, they’re once again multiple points away from both the playoffs and last place as they enter the second half of the season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 6

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames’ top players remain quiet in 5-1 loss to Kraken

The Calgary Flames struggled to beat the Seattle Kraken goaltender, only getting one goal in a 5-1 defeat at home. CF% – 57.44%|| SCF% – 52.75%|| HDCF% – 48.66%|| xGF% – 45.77% It’s a Team Game – It was honestly the kind of game you would expect from two teams near the bottom of the standings.

Zayne Parekh News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Zayne Parekh finds out personality has limits in the NHL

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh spoke again after Canada’s bronze-medal victory at the World Juniors, his first media availability since his New Year’s Day comments describing NHL players as “robots” with “no personality” in the media.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / January 6

Mistakes cost Flames in homestand finale loss to Kraken

The Calgary Flames did a lot of good things on Monday night at home against the Seattle Kraken. They scored first. They out-shot the Kraken in all three periods.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Flames News & Rumours: Parekh, Pospisil, Beecher & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Zayne Parekh has caused a bit of a stir with some recent comments he made at the World Junior Championship.

William Stromgren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Flames Recall William Stromgren

The Flames have recalled left wing prospect William Strömgren from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, per a team announcement. Calgary had been rolling with an open roster spot, so no corresponding transaction is required.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Rasmus Andersson’s Trade Price Tag Will Make GMs Wince

While most of the trade talk this season has focused on flashy forwards, Rasmus Andersson has quietly become the most coveted prize on the blue line. He isn’t exactly a “sleeper” in the sense that people don’t know him, but he’s a sleeper in how much he could fundamentally change a contender’s fortunes.

John Beecher News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 4

Flames’ John Beecher Suspended One Game

3:30 PM: The NHL Department of Player Safety announced this afternoon that Beecher will be suspended one game as a result of last night’s roughing incident.