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Report: Multiple offers available for Calgary Flames’ forward Nazem Kadri

The Olympics are officially over, and the Flames are back on the ice, taking on the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night. With the return to NHL ice, all eyes are on the Calgary Flames to see what moves they make in advance of the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6th.

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Projecting the Calgary Flames’ forward lines for their first game after the Olympic break against the San Jose Sharks

It’s been a while since the Calgary Flames have played an NHL game. Before the NHL paused for the 2026 Olympic Winter Games, the Flames defeated their provincial rival Edmonton Oilers, by a score of 4-3 on February 4.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 23

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Arsenii Sergeev

The Calgary Flames have drafted numerous Russian goaltenders over the past six drafts. It all started when they selected Daniil Chechelev in the fourth round of the 2020 draft.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / February 23

The Truth About the Flames’ Goaltending

For all the noise around the Calgary Flames this season, one thing keeps getting tossed into the blender, whether it belongs there or not, is the team’s goaltending.

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The 'Most NHL goals by an American' quiz

How many of the American-born NHL players with the most goals in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Kirill Zarubin News / Flamesnation / February 22

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Kirill Zarubin

Kirill Zarubin is quickly starting to look like the Calgary Flames’ top netminder prospect after the graduation of Dustin Wolf. The Flames have a thing for drafting Russian netminders, and I have a tendency to write about them.

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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

Kris Versteeg News / Flamesnation / February 22

A Flame From the Past: Kris Versteeg

Do you remember Kris Versteeg? Every once in a while, we take a look at a player who once played for the Calgary Flames in a series called “A Flame From the Past.” This player has to have played a significant number of games for the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 22

Projecting which Calgary Flames could play in the 2030 Olympics

Well, the Olympics have come and gone, and what a treat it was to have NHL players back competing for a gold medal. The Flames only had one player who was in the Olympics, with Martin Pospisil representing the Slovakian team.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Flamesnation / February 22

Flames injury news: Jonathan Huberdeau placed on injury reserve list

As the Calgary Flames inch towards their return to play following the 2026 Winter Olympics, they’ve made another roster move. On Saturday afternoon, the club placed forward Jonathan Huberdeau on the injury reserve list, where he’ll likely remain for the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 21

Flames Activate Blake Coleman And John Beecher Off IR

The Flames will welcome back a pair of forwards when their schedule resumes on Thursday against San Jose. Per the NHL’s Media Site, Calgary has activated Blake Coleman and John Beecher off injured reserve.

Parker Bell News / Flamesnation / February 21

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Parker Bell

It’s been a hot and cold year for Flames prospect Parker Bell. At this point in the year, it leans more on the hot side of things. As a player who was very offensively driven in Junior, he’s taken a few years adjusting to his role and how he can be effective in the AHL.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 21

Who from the AHL could earn a call-up to the Calgary Flames

The 2026 Winter Olympic Games are nearly over. After that, the NHL will be back in full force. The Calgary Flames still have some unfinished business, specifically on the trade front.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 21

Recap: Wranglers come from behind multiple times in overtime win in Bakersfield

The Calgary Wranglers made a stop in Bakersfield, CA to face the Condors for the seventh time this season. Bakersfield has the edge in the series but Calgary is hungrier for points at this point in the season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 20

Flashback Friday: Looking at the former Flames at the 2018 and 2022 Olympics

National Hockey League players have played in the Olympics since the 1998 Winter Olympics. Well, that’s except for two Olympics. NHL players were never going to play at the 2018 Olympics due to the NHL, IOC, and IIHF not being able to find an agreement.

Matthew Coronato News / Professor Press Box / February 20

Matthew Coronato: Leading the Flames in Goals Again

Matthew Coronato has been the Calgary Flames’ goal-scoring machine, but it isn’t as if anyone seems to be noticing him. He’s, more or less, a player who just keeps showing up and making things happen.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / February 20

Flames roster news: Blake Coleman and John Beecher activated from injury reserve list

The Calgary Flames didn’t hit the practice ice on Friday, but they made a pair of roster moves nonetheless. On Friday, the Flames activated forwards Blake Coleman and John Beecher from the injury reserve list.

Yegor Yegorov News / Flamesnation / February 20

FN’s mid-season Flames prospect updates: Yegor Yegorov

The Calgary Flames have quite a few prospects playing in Russia. Since the 2018 draft, the Flames have drafted at least one Russian in all but one draft, the 2022 draft when they had just three picks.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / February 19

Flames Might Have Just Found Their Next Key Forward

Calgary Flames fans don’t have a lot to cling to right now, but here’s one bright spot: Matvei Gridin. He’s still just a teenager, still figuring out the league, and yet every call-up he looks a bit more like someone who could actually matter in Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / February 19

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

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Nazem Kadri is continuing to be discussed in trade rumours, with one Eastern Conference team in particular seeming to be interested.

Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / February 18

Blake Coleman: What Happens When a Hockey Trade Isn’t Just About Hockey?

Calgary Flames fans know this stretch all too well: trade-deadline season is in full swing. If you’ve been watching the team at all lately, you can tell things feel a bit off.

Matvei Gridin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 18

Flames Recall Matvei Gridin

The Flames announced they’ve recalled winger Matvei Gridin from AHL Calgary. With only 11 forwards on their active roster, including the injured Jonathan Huberdeau, it stands to reason he’ll be sticking with the team out of the break, not just for practice purposes this week.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / February 17

3 Potential Trade Partners for the Flames at the 2026 Trade Deadline

The Calgary Flames could be a busy team once the Olympic trade freeze has come to an end. The 2026 trade deadline is scheduled for March 6, and the Flames, who sit 29th in NHL standings, have a number of players on their roster who other teams would love to get their hands on.