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The Flames are inching a little bit closer to full health

On Friday morning, prior to the Calgary Flames’ clash with the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Ryan Huska held court with the local media. One of the main topics: the status of a trio of injured forwards – Jonathan Huberdeau, Sam Honzek and Brennan Othmann.

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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames get hemmed in, lose to Ducks 5-3

The Calgary Flames fought to preserve their early lead, but fell apart just before the buzzer losing 5-3 to the Anaheim Ducks. CF% – 42.5% || SCF% – 41.07% || HDCF% – 38.07% || xGF% – 38.35% It’s a Team Game – Positive off the hop – it was a rockin’ first period for the Flames as they came out and took control right away.

Owen Say News / Flamesnation / November 7

Recap: Wranglers pick up 2-1 win in Owen Say’s first AHL start of the season

The Calgary Wranglers and Colorado Eagles faced off for the first time this season in Loveland, CO on Friday. Calgary was ready to go from the hop and controlled the opening minutes of the game.

Joel Hanley News / Flamesnation / November 7

On 15 minutes notice, Flames defender Joel Hanley was thrown into the deep end against Anaheim

There are few gigs in professional sports less heralded than the frequent healthy scratch in the National Hockey League. Through the first 16 games of the Calgary Flames’ 2026-27 season, Joel Hanley was a paid spectator for 15 of them – his lone appearance of the season coming on Oct.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

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NHL News / Flamesnation / November 6

Instant Reaction: Flames return home, let win slip away against Anaheim

The Calgary Flames returned home after a 1-1-1 performance over a three game road trip, hosting the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening to begin a three game homestand.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 6

The NCAA is incredibly competitive early this season

Folks, we’re into November, which means that college hockey has been up and running for a month and change now. The 2025-26 season was the first year where Canadian junior players could head into the NCAA, which resulted in a frankly bonkers year of hockey.

Joe Iginla News / The Win Column / November 6

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: The New Iginla in the system

The Calgary Flames continue to be stuttering along this season, and this is very much a trend across the entire system. The Wranglers are exactly .500 entering Thursday, despite their youthful core adjusting fairly well to professional hockey.

Matvei Gridin News / The Win Column / November 6

Would Matvei Gridin go in the top ten of a 2024 NHL Redraft?

Forward Matvei Gridin has really burst onto the scene in Calgary this year. In 16 games, Gridin has already scored five goals and has ten points. His breakout performance came in a two-goal game against the Toronto Maple Leafs.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 6

Series Preview: The Wranglers return to the road for first meeting against the Eagles

The Calgary Wranglers are headed south to start another lengthy road trip of five games. It starts this weekend against the Colorado Eagles for a back to back on Friday and Saturday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 6

2 Flames prospects on Daily Faceoff’s projected United States World Juniors roster

The 2027 edition of the IIHF’s World Junior Championships will unfold in Edmonton and Red Deer starting on Boxing Day. It’s one of the top hockey tournaments in the world, featuring 10 under-20 national teams facing off for supremacy (and medals).

Devin Cooley News / Professor Press Box / November 6

The Flames Are Getting Their Spark Back!

The Calgary Flames are getting Devin Cooley back after a short injury absence. That's good news, but I think there's a little more to this return than simply having another goalie available.

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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.

Jonathan Castagna News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Flames’ Castagna Continues to Impress in Rookie Season

Jonathan Castagna has bought into the role Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska set for him, and he is excelling beyond what anyone expected from the 21-year-old rookie in his first professional season. Huska has been quite fond of the young centreman, noting his consistent efforts, even trusting him with timely faceoffs.

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Devin Cooley News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5

Two Healthy Goalies, One Less Worry: Great News for the Flames

The Calgary Flames are getting Devin Cooley back after a short injury absence. His return may matter for more than who starts Friday night. Sometimes getting a player back means more than simply filling a spot in the lineup.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 5

Flames Activate Devin Cooley; Reassign Arsenii Sergeev

According to Flames Now’s Pat Steinberg, the Calgary Flames have activated netminder Devin Cooley off the injured reserve. In a corresponding roster move, Calgary announced they assigned netminder Arsenii Sergeev to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers.

Jarome Iginla News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Flames Legend Jarome Iginla Facing Serious Health Issues

Calgary Flames legend Jarome Iginla announced on Tuesday in an interview with Eric Francis of Sportsnet that he is dealing with serious health issues regarding

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 4

Future Flames: Craig Conroy Found a Gem in Alan Shaikhlislamov

The Calgary Flames selected Alan Shaikhlislamov with the 55th-overall pick in the 2026 Draft, marking the fifth selection for the Flames in just the first two rounds, adding to an already deep and talented prospect pool. Shaikhlislamov was born Sept.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / November 4

Are the Flames playing themselves out of a top 2027 NHL Draft prospect?

The Calgary Flames started the 2026-27 season as many expected, with regulation losses in their first five games, well on their way to securing a lottery pick in the star-studded 2027 NHL Entry Draft.

Dustin Wolf News / The Win Column / November 4

Dustin Wolf confident in net again after 'mental reset'

There was no “unconscious brain” needed for the Calgary Flames and Dustin Wolf in a gritty, defence-heavy 2–1 win in SAP Centre Monday night. Dustin Wolf put on a show in front of his friends and family in his home state.

Jonathan Castagna News / Professor Press Box / November 3

Jonathan Castagna and the Flames' Fourth Line Deserve Some Love

Every hockey team needs its stars to produce. That's part of the deal. But ask Calgary Flames fans what makes a team competitive over a long season, and they'll probably tell you there's more to it than what happens on the top two lines.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / November 3

Jarome Iginla says he is battling neurological health issues in retirement

Jarome Iginla was extremely durable through his 1,554 NHL regular-season games, but now finds himself battling health issues in retirement, revealing his current battle in an interview with Sportsnet’s Eric Francis. “Unfortunately, I have been battling some health issues,” he said, having turned 49 years old in July.