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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.

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With Kevin Bahl done for the season, what are the Flames’ blueline options?

The Calgary Flames are down a defenceman for the rest of the season due to an Achilles injury to Kevin Bahl. For now, the solution has been to put Joel Hanley back in the lineup after being the seventh blueliner for the first month of the season.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 9

Ranking every Calgary Flames jersey of the 21st century

With the reveal of the Calgary Flames’ 2026-27 Hometown Remix jersey, we thought it was time to revisit the franchise’s jersey rankings. Given the number of jerseys the team has worn over the years, particularly in recent seasons, we’ll be limiting our rankings to those worn in the 21st century.

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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 9

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames gain momentum late, overcome Flyers in overtime win

The Calgary Flames never gave up, eventually winning in overtime over the Philadelphia Flyers by a 4-3 score. CF% – 47.24% || SCF% – 38.88% || HDCF% – 30.35% || xGF% – 45.05% It’s a Team Game – The Flames kind of had a reverse of the last few games where they had good starts and then faded into the third.

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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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 9

Flames conclude hectic schedule with gritty comeback win over Flyers

The National Hockey League schedule can be a grind. This season, teams are playing 84 games over a 194 day regular season. That’s a game every 2.3 days.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 8

Matt Coronato’s OT goal lifts Flames past Flyers

Matt Coronato netted the winning goal in overtime to give the host Calgary Flames a 4-3 comeback victory over the Philadelphia Flyers on Sunday. Zayne Parekh, Zach Whitecloud and Joel Farabee also scored for the Flames, who erased a trio of deficits.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 8

Instant Reaction: Flames battle back to beat Flyers in overtime

The Calgary Flames continued their homestand on Sunday evening when they welcomed the Philadelphia Flyers to the Scotiabank Saddledome for the final time.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / November 8

Watch: Parekh dances through Flyers defence to score highlight-reel goal

Calgary Flames sophomore defenceman Zayne Parekh scored one of the nicest goals of his young career in the first period of Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Flyers at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

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.

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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.

Kevin Bahl News / The Hockey Writers / November 8

3 Options for the Flames to Replace Kevin Bahl

The Calgary Flames announced on Sunday, Nov. 8, that defenceman Kevin Bahl will be out for the remainder of the season following a torn Achilles he suffered prior to warm-ups Friday night vs.

Kevin Bahl News / Flamesnation / November 8

Flames defender Kevin Bahl out for the season after Achilles tendon rupture

The Calgary Flames will be without perhaps their best player for the remainder on the season. On Friday night, defenceman Kevin Bahl was conspicuously absent from the ice for warm-up, with teammate Joel Hanley pressed into service on 15 minutes notice.

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Kevin Bahl News / Daily Faceoff / November 8

Flames’ Kevin Bahl to miss rest of 2026-27 with ruptured Achilles tendon

The Calgary Flames announced Sunday that defenseman Kevin Bahl will miss the rest of the 2026-27 season after sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon. Bahl, 26, suffered the injury prior to warm-ups ahead of Calgary’s game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday.

Kevin Bahl News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Flames’ Kevin Bahl Suffers Season-Ending Achilles Rupture

The Calgary Flames will be without their top defenseman for the rest of the way. Kevin Bahl, who leads Calgary skaters in average ice time, is set to undergo season-ending surgery to address 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.

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Kevin Bahl News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Flames Lose Defenseman Kevin Bahl for Season with Ruptured Achilles

The Calgary Flames have suffered a major blow on the blue line. Defenceman Kevin Bahl will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon, the team announced.

Brayden Pachal News / Flamesnation / November 8

Flames recall blueliner Brayden Pachal from the AHL’s Wranglers

In advance of Sunday night’s clash between the Calgary Flames and visiting Philadelphia Flyers, the Flames have made a roster move. The club announced on Sunday morning that they’ve recalled defenceman Brayden Pachal from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 8

Calgary Flames shot conversion: The youth outshine the vets!

After five games, even those with only mild interest in hockey were surprised that the Flames were 0–5. Since then, however, the Flames have woken up. Many have cited Devin Cooley’s extended run with the team.

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.

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.

Devin Cooley News / NHL Trade Talk / November 5