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Ben Jones’ Scoring Surge Gives Calgary Wranglers Another NHL Depth Option

Ben Jones continues to provide offense for the Calgary Wranglers, scoring the game-winning goal in Thursday’s 3-2 victory over the Henderson Silver Knights.

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Several players on American League deals are impressing in the Flames system

Friends, National Hockey League clubs have a lot of different mechanisms at their disposal to utilize as developmental resources, and one of the most interesting is the American Hockey League contract.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Professor Press Box / November 13

How Much Have the Flames Missed Jonathan Huberdeau?

The Calgary Flames are showing signs of life, but one player has been missing Calgary’s start to the season. Jonathan Huberdeau still hasn't played a game, and his continued absence is becoming an important part of Calgary's story.

Calgary Flames News / Inside The Rink / November 13

Sam Honzek Returns to Calgary Wranglers as Flames Prospect Looks to Regain Momentum

Calgary Flames prospect Sam Honzek is heading back to the Calgary Wranglers after the NHL club activated him from injured reserve and assigned him to its American Hockey League affiliate on Wednesday, November 11.

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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?

The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

Yegor Sharangovich News / The Hockey Writers / November 13

Sharangovich continuing to give the Flames nothing of value

Aside from a miserable start, the Calgary Flames have outperformed expectations early on in this 2026-27 season. Expected to be in the hunt with the Vancouver Canucks for last place in the NHL, they instead sit just four points out of a playoff spot with an unremarkable yet respectable 8-10-1 record.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 / The Win Column / November 13

Matt Coronato could be a future captain of the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames have had strong production from their young guys to start the season. One older young guy who has really impressed so far is forward Matt Coronato.

Craig Conroy News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Flames’ Craig Conroy hits back at growing trade narrative about Canadian teams

The Calgary Flames are one of seven Canadian teams in the NHL at this time. The Flames are working through a rebuild, but are doing so in a rather contentious environment.

Devin Cooley News / Professor Press Box / November 12

Devin Cooley Took the Loss, But He's Not the Flames' Problem

It's getting harder for Calgary Flames fans to find much encouragement in the standings, but every now and then, a player deserves a little more credit than the team’s record suggests.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 12

The Flames’ injury call-ups have impressed, but tough lineup decisions are on the horizon

In the world of professional sports, especially contact sports, injuries are a part of life. It’s not a question of if your team will lose somebody significant due to injury, it’s only a matter of when.

Zayne Parekh News / Daily Faceoff / November 12

Zayne Parekh is blossoming into a star with the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames haven’t had a young skater as exciting and talented as Zayne Parekh in a long, long time. It doesn’t matter if he’s actively in scoring position or just taking possession in his own zone.

Samuel Honzek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 12

Flames Activate, Reassign Samuel Honzek

Yesterday afternoon, the Calgary Flames announced they activated forward Samuel Honzek from the injured reserve. In the same transaction, the Flames assigned Honzek to the Calgary Wranglers in the AHL.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Trevor Hoskin News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

Future Flames: Late Bloomer Trevor Hoskin Is Dominating The NCAA

Trevor Hoskin was drafted by the Calgary Flames with the 106th-overall pick in the 2024 Draft. Born May 18, 2004, Hoskin is described as a late bloomer, being drafted in his third year of eligibility. Hoskin’s slow rise has allowed him to fly under the radar for most of his career so far.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 12

3 Takeaways from Flames’ 3-1 Loss to the Rangers

The Calgary Flames’ up and down season continued on Wednesday night in what was a 3-1 loss to the New York Rangers. This was one of the stranger games of the season, as it felt like neither team was generating much in terms of offence chances.

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The 'NL Cy Young-winners' quiz

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 12

Beyond the Boxscore: The Flames offence goes cold as visiting Rangers take the win

Goals were hard to come by for the Calgary Flames, as they end up dropping the game against the New York Rangers by a 3-1 score. CF% – 51.86% || SCF%

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / November 12

Zayne Parekh dazzled, but the Flames fell short against the Rangers

The Calgary Flames played an imperfect hockey game on Wednesday night against the New York Rangers. The Flames and the Rangers exchanged power play goals.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 11

Instant Reaction: Flames can’t get their offence going against Rangers

The Calgary Flames concluded their three game homestand on Wednesday evening at the Scotiabank Saddledome, hosting the New York Rangers for the final time at their long-time arena.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 11

Flames roster news: forward Sam Honzek activated from injury reserve, assigned to AHL’s Wranglers

In advance of the Calgary Flames’ final game of their homestand, which concludes Wednesday against the New York Rangers, the club has made a roster move.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 11

Matt Coronato was sworn to secrecy on the Flames’ Hometown Remix jersey design

Matt Coronato had to keep the Hometown Remix jerseys a secret much longer than you might think. In September’s NHL media day in Las Vegas, Coronato did a bunch of promotional material for the league and among that was a reveal of the Flames’ Hometown Remix jerseys.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 11

Recap: Wranglers double up Condors in 4-2 win on Tuesday

The Calgary Wranglers stopped in Bakersfield to face the Edmonton Oilers’ farm team for the fourth time this season. Calgary was looking to keep the edge in the season series and fared well in holding the lead in this game.

Kevin Bahl News / Flamesnation / November 11

The Flames will likely try to fill Kevin Bahl’s void internally

On Sunday, the Calgary Flames announced that defenceman Kevin Bahl will miss the remainder of the season after rupturing his Achilles tendon prior to Friday night’s game with the Anaheim Ducks.

Mikael Backlund News / Flamesnation / November 10

Has Mikael Backlund worn the most different jerseys in Flames history?

On Friday night, the Calgary Flames hit the ice for the very first time wearing their snazzy new Hometown Remix jersey. The new jersey features a gold Flaming C and a series of features paying tribute to the Scotiabank Saddledome as the Flames commemorate their final season in their long-time home arena.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 10

What does a fully healthy lineup for the Calgary Flames look like?

The Calgary Flames have been playing some of their best hockey in years. They’re scoring a lot of goals, getting good goaltending and are getting some phenomenal development from their young stars.

Kevin Bahl News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Kevin Bahl’s Injury Could Put Flames in the Trade Market

The Calgary Flames have nearly 22 minutes a night to replace after Kevin Bahl’s season came to an end. The team announced Sunday that the 26-year-old will undergo surgery for a ruptured Achilles tendon.

Calgary Flames News / Yardbarker / November 8

Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl to miss remainder of season with ruptured Achilles

The Calgary Flames received an unfortunate injury blow.

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

Five veteran NHL forwards on big contracts who might need changes of scenery

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

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.