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Calgary Flames Trade Stanley Cup Champion to Avalanche

The Calgary Flames have traded Nazem Kadri to the Colorado Avalanche. Kadri has been the subject of rumours in the NHL since it became obvious that the Flames are considering this to be a lost season.

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Is a Nazem Kadri trade close? Are the Canadiens sending a big name back to Flames?

As the action continues on an active trade deadline day, one name to keep an eye on is Kadri.

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Craig Conroy News / The Hockey Writers / March 6

Craig Conroy Doing Excellent Work to Get Flames on Right Path

Craig Conroy was thrown right to the wolves in what is his first time as a general manager. Taking over for Brad Treliving, Conroy found himself with a veteran-filled Calgary Flames roster that had just missed the playoffs by 17 points.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / March 6

Beyond the Boxscore: Devin Cooley kept things close, but not enough to topple visiting Senators

The Calgary Flames offence couldn’t generate much against the visiting Ottawa Senators, losing 4-1. CF% – 38.52%|| SCF% – 27.06%|| HDCF% – 18.02%|| xGF% – 28.49% It’s a Team Game – The game last night was truly uninspiring from the Calgary Flames side of things, and yet, after trading MacKenzie Weegar that sits perfectly alright with myself.

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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

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 6

Analyzing which teams would be a fit for Nazem Kadri

The Flames are no doubt sellers this NHL trade deadline. The Flame that has dominated the rumour headlines the most has been Nazem Kadri. Despite Kadri’s 13-team NMC, reports have been floating around that he would want to go to a contender.

Jonathan Castagna News / Flamesnation / March 6

What the Flames are getting in Jonathan Castagna

On Wednesday afternoon, the Calgary Flames traded veteran defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth in exchange for three 2nd round picks, NHL defenceman Olli Määttä, and centre prospect Jonathan Castagna. Castagna was drafted in the 3rd round, 70th overall, of the 2023 NHL draft.

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 6

MacKenzie Weegar trade grades for Mammoth, Flames

The MacKenzie Weegar era with the Calgary Flames, which began with a stunning blockbuster trade in the summer of 2022 from the Florida Panthers, officially came to a close this week when he was traded from the Flames to the Utah Mammoth.

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 5

Instant Reaction: Flames fade in loss to Senators

The Calgary Flames played their final game before the trade deadline on Thursday evening when they hosted the Ottawa Senators. The Flames scored first and had a solid first period, but the Senators found their game in the back half of the contest and managed to take things over.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

Salary retention holding up a Nazem Kadri trade: report

Rumours keep on swirling around the Calgary Flames as we approach Friday afternoon’s National Hockey League trade deadline. One of the most prominent Flames appearing in the rumour mill is veteran centre Nazem Kadri.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

The Flames have no conspicuous scratches in final game before NHL trade deadline

The Calgary Flames hosted the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in both clubs’ final game before the National Hockey League’s 2026 trade deadline, which is Friday at 1 p.m.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Canadiens Linked To Zach Whitecloud

The Canadiens have held discussions with the Flames around acquiring defenseman Zach Whitecloud from Calgary, Pierre LeBrun of TSN said on Thursday’s “Insider Trading.” He’s one name in a larger push from the Habs to add a right-shot rearguard for their playoff push, LeBrun said.

Nazem Kadri News / Flamesnation / March 5

Flames trade rumours: Nazem Kadri trade with Colorado ‘never got over finish line’

The Colorado Avalanche made a trade on Thursday. They sent a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for centre Nicolas Roy.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

What the Flames are getting in Olli Määttä

On Thursday the Calgary Flames made a massive decision and decided to trade defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. In exchange they amassed a trio of 2nd round draft picks, a centre prospect in Jonathan Castagna, and veteran NHL defenceman Olli Määttä.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Flames’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Barring what would be nothing short of a miraculous run in the last 20 games of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, combined with an epic collapse by all of the teams ahead of them in the standings, the Calgary Flames will once again be spectators for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

Flames trade rumours: Offers ‘not enough enough’ for Blake Coleman, lots of interest in Zach Whitecloud

Could the player widely thought to be the Calgary Flames’ top trade chip be sticking around awhile longer? On Thursday morning, TSN insider Darren Dreger posted an update on a few Flames-related trade chips on social media.

Zach Whitecloud News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

15 teams ‘circling’ Flames on Zach Whitecloud trade

The Calgary Flames have decided to be sellers heading into the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6. They have already traded MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Grading the MacKenzie Weegar trade: Flames commit to rebuild, Utah makes a splash

After a few relatively quiet days, the NHL’s trade floodgates finally opened wide on Wednesday with less than 48 hours to go until the March 6 deadline.

Zach Whitecloud News / The Sick Podcast / March 4

Zack Whitecloud: The Habs Most Realistic Trade Target?

With less than 48 hours before the NHL’s 3:00 pm ET trade deadline, there are a few types of players that the Montreal Canadiens could use for a solid playoff run, such as a bona fide 2nd line centre, a reliable goaltender, or a gritty top-six winger, but the most realistic need that they could fill is a veteran right-handed defenseman.

Nazem Kadri News / Breakaway on SI / March 3

Flames Face Difficult Nazem Kadri Decision Before Deadline

Things aren't going well for the Calgary Flames. With just 55 points, they sit seventh in the Pacific Division with the playoffs mostly out of their hands.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Could a reunion with Lightning be in the cards for Blake Coleman?

There may have been no more successful midseason acquisition of a bottom-six forward than when the Tampa Bay Lightning added Blake Coleman ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.

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Adam Klapka News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Flames Adam Klapka Might Be a Monster in the Making

If you watched the Hockey Central Panel on Saturday night between periods, you probably saw the panel light up when they started talking about Adam Klapka.