Calgary Flames: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

After Draft Lottery loss, the Flames must continue their gradual, steady rebuild

When the NHL conducted its annual Draft Lottery on Tuesday, luck wasn’t on the Calgary Flames‘ side. It never has been. The Flames remain one of just three active NHL clubs never to make a single top-three draft selection, and the other two — the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth — both have less than a decade of history to draw from.

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FN Report Cards: Hunter Brzustewicz adapted his game to earn and keep time in the NHL

Hunter Brzustewicz was an addition to the Calgary Flames prospect pool via the famous trade that sent Elias Lindholm to Vancouver in 2024. Now, with two years in the organization, his story has expanded beyond that.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 7

Flames will lose NHL rights to prospect Hunter Laing if not signed by June 1

The Calgary Flames have made 24 draft choices over the last three seasons. If he’s not signed by June 1, or commits to college by then, the Flames will lose the NHL rights to one of them.

John Beecher News / Flamesnation / May 7

FN Report Cards: John Beecher’s future is murky after an uneven audition

Friends, the National Hockey League is a hard league. Players can be really impressive at lower levels of hockey, but just hit a wall when they reach the best league in the world.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 6

Most of the Flames’ lowest finishes have turned into draft success

Pals, the 2025-26 Calgary Flames season – and the 2026 draft lottery – is in the rear view mirror. The Flames had one of their most challenging regular seasons in franchise history, with a rough start to the season dragging them to a fourth-from-last finish in the overall standings.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 6

Daily Faceoff projects Flames to select defenceman Carson Carels at sixth overall in post-lottery mock draft

The Calgary Flames are set to pick sixth-overall at this summer’s NHL Entry Draft. After finishing fourth-last in the league this season, the Flames had a chance at a top-three pick this year.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / May 6

Calgary Flames’ 43-year era at the Saddledome to end without a single top-3 pick

It was a day many Calgary Flames fans had circled on their calendar. The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery was supposed to be the first glimmer of hope in a dark few years in Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / May 6

Flames Have Incredibly Bright Future Despite Draft Lottery Disappointment

It was a result Calgary Flames fans didn’t want to see, but one that many felt was inevitable. The Flames entered Tuesday’s draft lottery with a 9.5 per cent chance of landing the first-overall pick.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / May 5

Calgary Flames drop to 6th overall after 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

It was an outcome we all expected, but prayed wouldn’t happen. Well, the draft lottery has been completed, and not only did the Calgary Flames miss out on their first even lotery win, but they won’t even be selecting in the top five.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 5

Flames move back in draft lottery, will select at 6th overall in 2026 NHL Draft

The draft lottery hits keep on coming for the Calgary Flames. At the 2026 edition of the draft lottery, the Toronto Maple Leafs won the draw for first overall and the San Jose Sharks won the draw for the second overall selection.

NHL News / NHL Rumors / May 5

NHL Rumors: Looking at keys to offseason for Flames; some areas of need for Oilers, and decisions that need to be made

Ryan S. Clarke and Kristen Shelton of ESPN: Looking at the keys to the offseason for the Calgary Flames. Projected cap space: $19 million 2026 draft picks: 1st, 1st (VGK), 2nd, 2nd (NYR), 2nd (UTA), 2nd (OTT), 3rd, 3rd (VAN), 4th, 5th, 6th The Flames will look at some of their veteran players and see where they fit going forward.

Arsenii Sergeev News / Flamesnation / May 5

Arsenii Sergeev’s development was one of the best feel good stories of the season

Arsenii Sergeev’s story with the Calgary Flames organization this year is perhaps one of the most positive storylines we’ve seen come out of the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 5

The Flames try their luck at the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery (5pm MT, SN)

Somebody’s gotta win, why not the Calgary Flames? The trajectory of one National Hockey League club could be changed forever on Tuesday evening as the National Hockey League conducts its annual draft lottery.

NHL News / The Win Column / May 5

Everything you need to know about the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery

The 2026 NHL Draft Lottery goes down tonight, with teams looking to get their hands on Gavin McKenna or Ivar Stenberg at the top of the draft. The Calgary Flames, in particular, are looking to land their first-ever top-three selection, heading into the lottery with the fourth-best odds.

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Matvei Michkov News / The Win Column / May 5

Should The Calgary Flames Pursue Matvei Michkov?

Matvei Michkov hasn’t been the happiest of campers in the “city of brotherly love” as of late. He’s been stapled to the Flyers’ 4th line and was a healthy scratch for game five against the Pens.

Ryan Huska News / Flamesnation / May 5

Flames head coach Ryan Huska named to Canada’s World Championship coaching staff

Another member of the Calgary Flames organization is headed to Switzerland for the upcoming World Hockey Championships. On Monday, Hockey Canada announced that Flames head coach Ryan Huska will be an assistant coach on Misha Donskov’s staff.

Matthew Coronato News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Flames’ Matthew Coronato To Play At 2026 World Championship

Team USA has made a major addition to their roster for the 2026 World Championship. Calgary Flames winger, and leading scorer, Matthew Coronato is expected to play in the tournament per Sportsnet’s Eric Francis.

Theo Stockselius News / Daily Faceoff / May 4

Flames sign Theo Stockselius to three-year, entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed center prospect Theo Stockselius to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Monday afternoon. Stockselius, 18, split the 2025-26 season between the Djurgårdens IF men’s and U20 junior teams in his native Sweden.

Ryan Strome News / Flamesnation / May 4

Ryan Strome to join Sportsnet intermission panel for select playoff games

Ryan Strome is trading in his skates for a microphone — at least, for now. The veteran forward, who joined the Calgary Flames at the 2026 trade deadline and remains under contract with the club for the 2026-27 season, will join Sportsnet’s “Hockey Central” intermission panel for select games in the second round of the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Theo Stockselius News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 4

Flames Sign Theo Stockselius To Entry-Level Contract

The Calgary Flames have put pen to paper with their 2025 second-round pick. Forward Theo Stockselius has signed a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal carries an annual cap hit of $1.016MM per the Flames press release.

Theo Stockselius News / Flamesnation / May 4

Flames sign Swedish centre Theo Stockselius to entry-level deal

The Calgary Flames have locked up one of the most promising, and young, members of their developmental pipeline to a contract. On Monday afternoon, the Flames announced that they’ve signed forward Theo Stockselius to a three year entry-level contract.