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The Calgary Flames picked up their second win of the season on Sunday night over the defending Stanley Cup Champions, and in that performance, it was the youth that led them to a very exciting 3-2 victory.

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Flames roster news: Sam Honzek placed on injury reserve, Ben Jones recalled from AHL’s Wranglers

After a day off following their victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, the Calgary Flames have made a pair of roster moves as they begin preparations for Thursday’s visit from the Minnesota Wild.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 20

Early season delights and disappointments of the Calgary Flames

With eight games under their belt, the Calgary Flames have only two wins and sit at the bottom of the league. But this is a rebuilding year so wins aren’t as important as individual progression.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / October 20

Notes from last game: Devin Cooley steals show in Flames’ 3-2 victory over Hurricanes

The Calgary Flames’ 3-2 win over the Carolina Hurricanes will go down as their final first win of the season at the Saddledome. On Sunday evening, the Flames hosted the reigning Stanley Cup champions in what will be the final time the Hurricanes play at the Saddledome.

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Morgan Frost News / Flamesnation / October 19

Morgan Frost and Matt Coronato hit NHL milestones in Hurricanes win

Upsetting the reigning Stanley Cup Champions is for sure a game to remember, but what if it was also on a milestone night? For two Flames forwards, that was exactly the case.

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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 / Flame for Thought / October 19

Calgary Flames Weekly Prospect Roundup: Top Stars Shine in the NCAA and WHL

It's no secret that the Calgary Flames prospect pool is what could make this team a genuine threat in years to come, and early in 2026/27, that pool has been showing off the high-end skill and production.

Ben Jones News / Flamesnation / October 19

Wranglers forward Ben Jones just might be the Flames’ first man up

Ben Jones may have been a name you heard a few years ago in the Calgary Wranglers’ first two seasons in the league. A name that was synonymous with scoring and clutch plays when the team needed it most.

Hunter Brzustewicz News / Flamesnation / October 19

Hunter Brzustewicz reflects on off-season, pre-season and the road ahead with the Wranglers

It’s been quite an eventful fall for Calgary Wranglers blueliner Hunter Brzustewicz. After splitting last season between the AHL and NHL, many were thinking it was his time to be a full-timer in the NHL.

Devin Cooley News / The Win Column / October 19

Devin Cooley feels 'nothing' in the surprise Flames win!

I’m going to start this with a statement that will surprise no one who has read my articles: I’m a big Devin Cooley fan. The backup goalkeeper is an interesting character and has more than proven his worth since joining the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 19

Youth a Major Bright Spot in the Calgary Flames First Home Win of 2026/27

Through seven games in 2026/27, the Calgary Flames were sitting at 1-6-0, and even on the second night of a back-to-back, many believed the Carolina Hurricanes would dominate the rebuilding squad at home.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 19

Matt Coronato deserves alternate captaincy for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames leadership group for the 2026–27 season is veteran-heavy. It usually is in Cow-Town. Alongside Flames captain Mikael Backlund, wearing the A’s for the club will be Zach Whitecloud and Jonathan Huberdeau.

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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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 19

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames survive Hurricanes relentless forecheck to win game 3-2

The Calgary Flames came on late and made it count, taking their first home victory of the year 3-2 over the Carolina Hurricanes. CF% – 38.54% || SCF% – 40.75% || HDCF% – 38.46% || xGF% – 36.89% It’s a Team Game – This game was a grind for the Flames who really found themselves outmatched at multiple points in this game.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 19

Three crucial minutes for Flames led to big victory over Carolina

Last week at home against the Colorado Avalanche, the Calgary Flames found themselves hemmed into their own zone. They couldn’t clear, ended up chasing the puck around in their own end for awhile, and ultimately it led to a goal against in a game that had already gotten away from them.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Flames turn tables on Hurricanes, notch first home win of season

Yegor Sharangovich scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Morgan Frost collected one goal and one assist to lead the host Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the high-flying Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 18

Instant Reaction: Flames weather the Hurricanes for first home win of season

After two games on the road against familiar foes from the Pacific Division, the Calgary Flames returned home to kick off a four game homestand on Sunday night.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 18

The Flames’ fourth line is quietly, effectively going about their business

Friends, from time to time, when you’re covering a team and writing and saying many things, on occasion you will write or say things that don’t age well.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 18

Recap: Wranglers special teams explodes against Condors, going four for five in 4-3 win

The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their week of hockey with a one game stop in Bakersfield to face the Condors on Saturday night. It was the Condors’ home opener and their first game since splitting the series with the Wranglers last weekend.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / October 17

Scenes from Flames practice: A couple new lines and pairings, and new goalie gear for Dustin Wolf

After a travel day back from Las Vegas on Friday, the Calgary Flames returned to the Scotiabank Saddledome for practice on Saturday morning as they prepare to host the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday evening.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach Could Be a Steal

Every now and then, a prospect starts putting up numbers that make you stop and take another look. Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is doing exactly that.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 16

Calgary Flames Prospect Earns Major Reward Following Red-Hot Start

The Calgary Flames prospect pool may not have their next big franchise star, but, what they do have is a deep pool that could feature many future NHLers.

Zach Whitecloud News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames Defenceman Zach Whitecloud

Barring a drastic turnaround, the Calgary Flames aren’t going to be a playoff team this season. While they were finally able to pick up their first win of the season on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, they own a 1-6-0 record thus far and by all accounts are lining up to be sellers once again at the trade deadline.

Chase Harrington News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Future Flames: Chase Harrington’s Explosive Start to 2026-27

The Calgary Flames selected Chase Harrington with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 203 pounds, Harrington brings

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Tiering the Calgary Flames’ trade assets ahead of their next fire sale

It took six tries for the Calgary Flames to win their first game of the 2026-27 regular season. And even after they picked up their first two points of the year in against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, the Flames remain in 32nd place in the NHL with a pitiful .167 points percentage.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Flames News & Rumours: Huska, Whitecloud, Zary & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, there has been some chatter surrounding the future of Ryan Huska after a rough start to the season.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Flames looking to take contract back for Connor Zary

The Flames drafted Zary to be a scorer, and so far, he has not become entirely what they wanted when they selected him 24th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Hurricanes' Jordan Staal to miss one to two months with partially torn calf

Flyers may include Travis Konecny in trade talks amid pathetic start

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