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Nazem Kadri Could Be the Deadline’s Most Important Pickup

Every year, as the NHL’s trade deadline creeps closer, a few names start to float to the top of the conversation. This time around, one of the most interesting is Nazem Kadri.

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Could the Flames get a first-round pick for Blake Coleman?

Friends, there are a few things we think we know about the Calgary Flames. They’re a hard-working team. But they’re a team that’s low on offence and they’re far from a playoff spot right now.

Owen Say News / Flamesnation / February 11

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Owen Say

The only secured goaltending position in the Calgary Flames organization going into this season was that of Dustin Wolf. The backup spot was up for grabs and that also created a dynamic down to the AHL.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Flames News & Rumours: Kadri, Huberdeau, Pospisil & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, trade speculation continues to surround Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman as the deadline looms.

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The 'American-born NHL points leaders' quiz

How many of the 35 American-born NHL players to reach the 700-point milestone can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

Matvei Gridin News / Flamesnation / February 11

Matvei Gridin gives highlight reel performance at AHL All-Star Skills Competition

The AHL All-Star game kicked off in Rockford, IL on Tuesday night. It is a two-day event with the skills competition taking place on the first day and the three-on-three tournament taking place on the second day.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Theo Stockselius News / Flamesnation / February 11

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Theo Stockselius

When you look back on the history of the Calgary Flames, several of the most important players in the organization’s history have been from Sweden. From Hakan Loob and Kent Nilsson to Rasmus Andersson and Mikael Backlund, the Flames organization has been chock full of talented Swedes.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / February 11

Flames Trade Rumours Cooling — But Not Quiet — During Olympic Break

The Calgary Flames entered the Winter Olympic break as one of the NHL’s most-watched teams on the trade market. After already making a significant move by shipping Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, the expectation around the league was that more changes would follow.

Blake Coleman News / Breakaway on SI / February 11

Likeliest Landing Spots for Flames' Blake Coleman

The Calgary Flames already moved one of their top players when they dealt defenseman Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, but the organization has several more players on the trade block.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 10

Trade Deadline Primer: Calgary Flames

With the Olympic break now upon us, the trade deadline is less than a month away. Where does each team stand, and what moves should they be looking to make?

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Hockey Writers / February 10

Huberdeau Deserves Flames Fans Respect After Injury Reveal

Jonathan Huberdeau’s disastrous 2025-26 season has come to an end. The Calgary Flames announced on Thursday that the 32-year-old will undergo hip resurfacing surgery following the Olympic break.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 10

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Sam Honzek

In the 2024-25 season, Sam Honzek earned an opening night spot on the Calgary Flames roster. This was a huge accomplishment for the Flames’ 2023 first round pick and while it was a brief five game stint due to injury, the confidence the Flames portrayed with this move made a statement.

Martin Pospisil News / Flamesnation / February 10

Martin Pospisil reunited with World Championship linemates at Slovakia’s first Olympic practice

On Monday, Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil did something a lot of young hockey players only dream of: he hit the practice ice at the Winter Olympics for the very first time.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 10

Hip resurfacing surgery in the NHL: What to expect for Jonathan Huberdeau

Despite the Calgary Flames winning a close game to take the season series against their provincial rival, the Edmonton Oilers, the 2025–26 season has been utterly disappointing.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 10

An updated look at the top 10 for the 2026 NHL draft

The 2026 NHL draft is roughly five months away, but it still stands as a hot commodity. Especially for the Calgary Flames, who have found themselves near the bottom of the standings for the majority of the season.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 10

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Mace’o Phillips

The Calgary Flames went into the 2025 NHL Draft with a pretty clear aim. Entering the festivities low on centres as an organization, they selected Victoria Royals centre Cole Reschny at 18th overall.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 9

What would a Flames all time Team Europe look like?

In the spirit of best-on-best Olympic hockey, I thought it would be fun to explore what various all-time Calgary Flames teams might look like when broken down by country.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / February 9

Two Quality Centers May Hurt Return for Flames in Kadri Trade

Over the past few seasons, the Calgary Flames have made several difficult decisions as their retooling/rebuilding continues. They’ve moved out veterans like Noah Hanifin, Elias Lindholm, Jacob Markstrom, Tyler Toffoli, Chris Tanev, and, most recently, Rasmus Andersson.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Flamesnation / February 9

Ethan Wyttenbach’s insane freshman season is worthy of the Hobey Baker Award

Ethan Wyttenbach is on another planet. There’s really no other way to describe what the 18-year-old has done in his freshman season with the Quinnipiac Bobcats.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 9

The Calgary Flames should give Ryan Lomberg a contract extension

After trading Rasmus Andersson, the Flames have one remaining pending unrestricted free agent in Ryan Lomberg (Jake Bean is also a UFA, but has been out with injury since December and has no expectations to return this year).

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / February 9

By the Numbers: ’89 —The Stanley Cup Stays in Alberta, But Travels South

For any hockey fan in Calgary, the number "89" isn't just a number—it’s a badge of honour. It marks the year the Calgary Flames won the Stanley Cup; setting a legacy that still defines the organization today.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 8

Roman Cervenka named captain of Czechia’s Olympic men’s hockey team

HC Dynamo Pardubice forward Roman Cervenka has been named captain of Czechia’s men’s national team for the 2026 Winter Olympics. Cervenka, 40, has 17 goals and 56 points in 40 games with Pardubice so far in the 2025-26 Czech League season.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 8

Calgary Flames 7 game check in: Embrace the pain

We return with out 7 game check in series, as we check in on what’s been going on with the Calgary Flames throughout this stretch. With the Olympic break currently in progress, the Flames won’t be back in action till later this month.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Jonathan Huberdeau To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Calgary Flames star winger Jonathan Huberdeau has played in his final game of the 2025-26 season. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Huberdeau “needs hip surgery,” and will miss the rest of the year as a result.

Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Blake Coleman Trade From Flames Feels Imminent

The Calgary Flames are going to have some tough decisions to make before the trade deadline. While selling is the plan for Calgary, their decision to retain Rasmus Andersson and Jacob Markstrom leaves them with limited flexibility when dealing with some of their overpriced contracts.