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Insider Says Gavin McKenna Wants to Play for This Canadian Team

There might not be a consensus first-overall pick anymore for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, but if there’s one prospect most likely to emerge as a true superstar from the class, it’s Gavin McKenna.

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Recap: Wranglers pick up point in energetic shootout loss against Canucks

The Calgary Wranglers kicked off their first road series of 2026 against the Abbotsford Canucks. This was the freshest the Wranglers were for quite a few weeks, as they didn’t have any midweek games this week.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / January 11

Beyond the Boxscore: A healthy Devin Cooley gets the Flames back in the win column

The Calgary Flames got great play from their backup as they halted the red-hot Penguins streak with a 2-1 victory in Pittsburgh. CF% – 51.7%|| SCF% – 46.35%|| HDCF% – 40.35%|| xGF% – 40.96% It’s a Team Game – In terms of results, yes this was a win for the guys in red.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / January 11

Flames backup Devin Cooley caps off ‘brutal’ flu-ridden week with win in Pittsburgh

Man, so Calgary Flames backup goaltender Devin Cooley has had himself a week. Here’s how he described it to Flames TV following the Calgary Flames’ clash on Saturday afternoon with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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

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Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Nazem Kadri’s Flames Future in Question After Latest Update

The Calgary Flames have dropped four straight games and find themselves navigating yet another tough stretch of losses. That will only intensify conversations about the future of a franchise that has yet to enter full rebuild mode.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 10

Flames halt 4-game skid, cool off red-hot Penguins

Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period tie and sparked the visiting Calgary Flames to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Connor Zary also tallied for the Flames, who snapped a four-game skid.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 10

Instant Reaction: Flames youngsters drive the offence in win over Penguins

The Calgary Flames continued their eastern road trip on Saturday afternoon as they visited the Pittsburgh Penguins. After a few outings where they looked out of sorts, the Flames looked pretty much like themselves – the good version of themselves – as they scored first and never trailed in a pretty strong road outing.

Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / January 10

Flames injury news: Blake Coleman out day-to-day with upper body injury

Just as the club hit the ice for warm-up at PPG Paints Arena in scenic Pittsburgh on Saturday, the Calgary Flames announced that forward Blake Coleman is out day-to-day with an upper body injury.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Flames rumors: Nazem Kadri open to a trade to Stanley Cup contender

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri has seen his name swirling in trade rumors for over a calendar year, but the veteran remains with the team he signed a $49 million contract with shortly after winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 10

Series Preview: Wranglers head to Abbotsford for their first road series of 2026

The Calgary Wranglers are headed west for a short road trip to Abbotsford, BC. They had a jam packed schedule out of the Christmas break and finally had this week to catch their breath and recover before returning to game action.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Win Column / January 10

Report: Gavin McKenna indicates his desire to become a Calgary Flame

The Calgary Flames have a real opportunity to draft an elite player in 2026, and the fanbase has set its eyes on projected first overall pick Gavin McKenna.

Tij Iginla News / The Win Column / January 10

Should the Flames pursue a trade for Tij Iginla?

The 2025–26 NHL season has been a trying season for many franchises already. NHLers returning to the Olympics also brings a condensed regular season. The tight schedule has been tumultuous to many teams, the Calgary Flames and Utah Mammoth included.

Nazem Kadri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Nazem Kadri Would Consider A Trade From Calgary

In yesterday’s rendition of Insider Trading on TSN, the crew, particularly Darren Dreger, discussed Nazem Kadri‘s future with the Calgary Flames. According to Dreger, Kadri is more than happy playing out the rest of his contract with the Flames, but would welcome the idea of being traded to a contender if the opportunity presented itself.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 9

Calgary Flames 7 game check in: Tanking back on the menu?

Welcome back to our series as we check in on the Calgary Flames every seven games. This will run throughout the entire 2025-26 season, as we reflect on the team’s highs and lows during that time.

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NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Canadiens Reportedly Interested In Flames’ Blake Coleman

The Montreal Canadiens have continued their ascent out of their rebuild in 2025-26, following up their playoff berth last season with a strong first half of this year.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9

Flames’ Kadri Willing to Consider Change: Trade on the Table

Nazem Kadri may be content in Calgary, but the door to a potential trade is opening. According to one NHL insider, Kadri would be open to the idea of a trade, assuming the Calgary Flames can find the right destination for him to go to.

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Rumors / January 9

NHL Rumors: Flames Defense and the Future of Mackenzie Weegar

The Calgary Flames keep showing up in trade chatter, and a lot of it runs through their blue line. As the trade deadline approaches, teams have inquired about Rasmus Andersson.

Zayne Parekh News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Flames’ Zayne Parekh day-to-day with upper-body injury

It appears that while Zayne Parekh has returned to the Calgary Flames, it will be a little bit longer before he’s available to play, as the team announced on Thursday that the defenseman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Rasmus Andersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Five trade destinations to watch for Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson

There’s little doubt that Rasmus Andersson is one of the top players on the trade market this year. Daily Faceoff head honcho Matt Larkin put Andersson at the very top of his Trade Board on Wednesday, echoing the sentiments expressed by virtually every NHL insider over the past 12 months.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Flames’ Hard Question: Who Wants to Make Calgary Home?

The Calgary Flames lost to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, 4-1. That leaves them stuck in one of the league’s least comfortable places. Fourteenth in the Western Conference, five points out of a playoff spot, and surrounded by teams that aren’t going anywhere quietly.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 6

Flames Place John Beecher On IR, Recall Zayne Parekh

The Calgary Flames announced two transactions today, placing forward John Beecher on injured reserve and recalling Zayne Parekh from his loan to the Canadian National Junior Team.

Zayne Parekh News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Zayne Parekh finds out personality has limits in the NHL

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh spoke again after Canada’s bronze-medal victory at the World Juniors, his first media availability since his New Year’s Day comments describing NHL players as “robots” with “no personality” in the media.