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The Flames’ Reset Year Might Be More Successful Than You Think

The Calgary Flames’ season looks messier on paper than it has really felt in the building. Sure, the team is down to three games and sits outside the playoffs, but there are a number of reasons this year should be considered a step forward — even if it didn’t end the way fans hoped.

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Flames’ Season Will Be a Complete Waste if They Don’t Land Gavin McKenna

With just three games remaining in the 2025-26 season, the Calgary Flames find themselves well outside the playoff picture with a 32-38-9 record for just 73 points.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 12

3 Flames to Sell High on This Offseason

The Calgary Flames will be busy this offseason. It will start with their 11 draft picks for the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. However, after selecting the next

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 12

Beyond the Boxscore: Kraken sink Flames, douse their spirit with a cold 4-1 loss

The Calgary Flames did not find enough goals in Seattle, falling by a score of 4-1 to the Kraken. CF% – 49.33% || SCF% – 39.56%|| HDCF% – 35.19%|| xGF% – 45.05% It’s a Team Game – I thought Seattle came out swinging pretty well for how things have been going on for them.

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL franchise scoring leaders' quiz

How many of the players with the most career goals for every NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

The 'Active 100-point NHL seasons' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 12

Calgary Flames 2026 Draft Picks: Current Standings Lottery Odds April 12th, 2026

The Calgary Flames’ draft pick, lottery odds, and much of the playoff picture remain undecided with the end of the regular season in sight. Calgary’s streak of hot play has cooled off despite its best efforts.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 12

Recap: Wranglers are shut out by the Canucks in final home game of the season

The Calgary Wranglers hosted one last home game on Saturday for a Blasty’s birthday/fan appreciation themed game. The crowd of over 5,700 showed up to lay eyes on the 2025-26 Wranglers for one more live look at the ‘Dome before the off-season.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 11

Instant Reaction: Flames devoured by Kraken in final road game of 2025-26

The Calgary Flames headed to Washington State on Saturday night for the sixth and final game of their lengthy two week road trip, and their final road game of the 2025-26 season, when they visited the Seattle Kraken.

Clark Bishop News / Flamesnation / April 11

Wranglers captain Clark Bishop hits 500th AHL game career milestone

On Friday, April 10, Wranglers captain Clark Bishop played in his 500th AHL game. A milestone not many professional players are able to see and one he earned with over half that time spent in Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 11

Flames prospect Eric Jamieson and the Denver Pioneers compete for an NCAA championship on Saturday

The NCAA began its Division I men’s hockey season way, way back in October with 63 teams vying for glory. After Saturday afternoon, one will reign supreme as its national champion.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 11

The Calgary Flames have one of the toughest remaining schedules

The Calgary Flames are now eliminated from playoff contention. The focus has officially shifted to the draft lottery standings. Due to the difficulty of the Flames’ last four games of the season, the club is in a prime position to solidify its lottery odds and potentially secure a top-three selection in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 11

Recap: Wranglers narrowly fall in Clark Bishop’s 500th AHL game

Clark Bishop and the Calgary Wranglers hosted the Abbotsford Canucks on Friday for their last home series of the 2025-26 season. Bishop reached a large milestone, playing in his 500th AHL game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 11

Flames prospects Ethan Wyttenbach and Tyson Gross awarded national collegiate honours

The NCAA and its related associations announced several men’s hockey awards on Friday, as part of the Frozen Four festivities. While Max Plante captured the Hobey Baker Award, a pair of Calgary Flames prospects were also honoured as part of Friday’s announcement.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Flames Expected To Sign Abram Wiebe

The Flames are expected to sign defense prospect Abram Wiebe to his entry-level contract, per reports from Frank Seravalli of Victory+ and Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960.

Matvei Gridin News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Matvei Gridin is defying convention to become the Flames’ next young star

The Calgary Flames‘ selection of Matvei Gridin with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft was met with mixed responses, to say the least. Although