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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.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 8

What would a Flames all time Team USA look like?

The Calgary Flames have had their fair share of American-born players suit up over the course of the franchise’s history. Along with that has come a number of stars, whether they found that stardom in Calgary or elsewhere during their NHL careers.

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.

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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

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Martin Pospisil News / Flamesnation / February 8

What does a successful Olympics for Martin Pospisil look like?

The 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy have begun, friends, and the Calgary Flames have one player representing them in the men’s hockey tournament: forward Martin Pospisil, with the Slovakian national team.

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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

Cole Reschny News / Flamesnation / February 8

Flames prospect Cole Reschny exits North Dakota game with injury

Calgary Flames prospect and North Dakota Fighting Hawks centre Cole Reschny exited Saturday’s game against the Minnesota-Duluth Bulldogs after being knocked hard into the boards late in the second period.

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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 7

Sketching out how the Flames’ forward lineup could look after the Olympics

The Calgary Flames defeated the Edmonton Oilers by a 4-3 final score in the last Battle of Alberta of the 2025-26 season series on Wednesday night, but we already know their forward lineup will look different the next time they hit the ice.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 7

Why are the Calgary Flames boring to watch this season?

So far, this has been an extremely boring season for the Calgary Flames. There is no energy in the Saddledome, and the team does not do any better on the road.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 7

Recap: Wranglers lose control of home meeting against the Roadrunners

The Calgary Wranglers kicked off a home series against the Tucson Roadrunners on Friday. Calgary has struggled to get it done in regulation against Tucson this season with a 1-3-2-0 record going into this game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 6

Flashback Friday: Looking at the Flames at the 1998 and 2002 Olympics

After Thursday’s slate of games, the National Hockey League officially reached the Olympic break. However, games in Milan, Italy, don’t begin until Feb.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 6

Series preview: Wranglers add NHL talent in time for Tucson Roadrunners series

The Calgary Wranglers play throughout the Olympic break starting with a home series against the Tucson Roadrunners this weekend. This will be the last couple of games before the players go on the AHL All-Star break for a few days then return to game action next weekend.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 6

10 stats that have defined the Calgary Flames 2025-26 season

As we enter the 2026 Olympic break, it’s a good time to look back on the 2025-26 season so far. For the Calgary Flames, it hasn’t been a fun season. The team has struggled to pick up wins behind the worst offence in the NHL, and currently sits 29th in the league heading into the break.

Shane Wright News / The Win Column / February 6

Would Shane Wright make sense for the Calgary Flames?

The Olympic trade freeze has officially taken effect. The Calgary Flames weren’t expected to be busy near this time, as they already got one major aspect of business done with the Rasmus Andersson trade.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 6

The cavalry is arriving for the Wranglers at the nick of time

Good news, everybody! The 2026 Winter Olympics are here. The bad news is that the Calgary Flames don’t play games for three weeks. Heck, they can’t even practice until Feb.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 5

Flames prospect roundup: Theo Stockselius and Yan Matveiko play with senior teams

Theo Stockselius and Yan Matveiko have started to get looks in the professional leagues. This is the Jan. 27 – Feb. 4 edition of the Flames prospect round-up, where we look at how Calgary Flames prospects have done every week.

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.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 5

Flames take Battle of Alberta with tight win over Oilers

Ryan Lomberg broke a third-period tie and rookie Matvei Gridin scored once and added an assist to lead the host Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

Nazem Kadri News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

Flames’ Nazem Kadri Open to Trade: Where Could He Land?

Nazem Kadri’s name entering the trade conversation could reshape the playoff race. According to recent chatter, the veteran center is rumoured to be open to a move if the right situation presents itself — and that alone is enough to spark interest across the NHL.

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.

Justin Kirkland News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Calgary Flames Place Justin Kirkland On Waivers

The Calgary Flames have placed forward Justin Kirkland on waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This is Kirkland’s second waiver placement of the year, as he was also waived in November.