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Calgary Flames Weekly Prospect Roundup: Top Prospects Dominate; Depth Continuing to be a Major Strength

The Calgary Flames have turned around a very slow start to the 2026/27 season, and while their early success certainly isn't sustainable, the success of their young players at the NHL level has been a major standout.

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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames press Oilers for 40, fall off after Edmonton’s third period goals

The Flames fought hard for as long as they could, but ultimately fell to the Oilers without scoring, losing 4-0. CF% – 46.58% || SCF% – 45.81% || HDCF% – 38.04% || xGF% – 44.47% It’s a Team Game – While the score ended up 4-0, I thought the Flames put together a solid first 40 minutes.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 29

Using on-ice impacts to identify the Calgary Flames’ best and worst players so far this season

Earlier this week, hockeystats.com revealed a new tool and tracking metric, Box WAR. I’ll let them explain it below. The full methodology can be found on their website.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 29

The Flames’ string of strong efforts hit some big snags in Edmonton

After a couple weeks of good efforts and positive results, the Calgary Flames did a few things on Wednesday night against the Edmonton Oilers that they haven’t done in awhile.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 29

3 Takeaways from Flames’ 4-0 Loss to the Oilers

The Calgary Flames seemed to be heading up north to take on the Edmonton Oilers at the perfect time. They came into Wednesday night on a four-game win streak, but were unable to make it five in a game where they struggled to get much going.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 28

Instant Reaction: Flames shut out by Oilers, four game winning streak snapped

The Calgary Flames headed into hostile territory on Wednesday evening to face the Edmonton Oilers for the first time in the 2026-27 season. After a fairly even opening period, the Flames seemed to get a bit rattled in the middle frame after starting netminder Devin Cooley left due to an injury.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Devin Cooley News / Daily Faceoff / October 28

Flames' Devin Cooley exits game with lower-body injury

Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley left Wednesday’s game against the Edmonton Oilers and did not return after sustaining a lower-body injury on a collision with Oilers forward Colton Dach.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 28

Flames goalie Devin Cooley leaves Wednesday’s game versus Edmonton after collision with Colton Dach

The Calgary Flames are clashing with the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday evening in the first Battle of Alberta of the 2026-27 campaign. But they’ll potentially have to finish off the game without goaltender Devin Cooley, as he left the game after the first period.

Morgan Frost News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames Forward Morgan Frost

Will he stay or will he go? That’s a question that will only grow louder surrounding Calgary Flames centreman Morgan Frost in the coming months. The 27-year-old, who has three goals and seven points on the season, is set to become an unrestricted free agent (UFA) this summer.

Matvei Gridin News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Flames’ Matvei Gridin Showing Great Development

Matvei Gridin may not have come out of the gates flying, but following a strong stretch capped off with a two-goal, three-point night against the Toronto

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 28

Calgary Flames Open Extension Talks With Top Pending Free Agent

The Calgary Flames are riding their hottest streak in recent years, as they come into the first Battle of Alberta on Wednesday night of the season with four straight victories.

NHL News / Professor Press Box / October 28

Flames Have Found Something Worth Testing Against the Oilers

The Calgary Flames weren't supposed to be the hot team heading into the first Battle of Alberta of the season. The Edmonton Oilers were expected to be chasing the top of the Western Conference, while Calgary was widely projected to struggle.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

Nemec & Bahl Emerging as Reliable Top Pairing For Flames

The Calgary Flames marked their fourth straight victory and their fifth in six games after a 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs on Monday night. After the game, head coach Ryan Huska offered glowing remarks about several of his players and their play during this stretch.

Trevor Hoskin News / Flamesnation / October 28

Flames Prospect Round-Up: Trevor Hoskin has best game of the season

Trevor Hoskin remains one of the more intriguing prospect in the Flames’ prospect pool. It wasn’t a great week for Flames’ prospects, but there were some standout performances.

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Morgan Frost News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 28

Flames, Morgan Frost Begin Extension Talks

Among all of the free agents the Calgary Flames currently have on their roster, none is more important than center Morgan Frost. The 27-year-old is Calgary’s No.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 28

The Calgary Flames are playing a very enjoyable brand of hockey led by the young core

The difference that just a few weeks can make. When the Calgary Flames season began at the beginning of this month, it looked like we were in for a long ride of uninspiring hockey filled with blowout losses.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 28

Is winning games really the worst case scenario for the Flames?

To begin the season, it looked as though everyone on team tank was on their way to a dream season when the Calgary Flames began so unbelievably poorly.

Matvei Gridin News / Flamesnation / October 28

Notes from last game: Matvei Gridin has arrived

The hottest team in the Pacific Division remained hot on Monday. Taking on the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Calgary Flames picked up their fourth consecutive victory, and their fifth win in their last six games.

Morgan Frost News / Flamesnation / October 27

LeBrun: Flames have begun preliminary extension talks with Morgan Frost

After a rocky start to the season, things are starting to trend positively for the Calgary Flames. They’ve won four in a row. Their young players are scoring pretty goals and then celebrating with dances.

Devin Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / October 28

TSN analyst voices concerns with Flames’ Devin Cooley’s interviews

Devin Cooley is quickly making a name for himself, both for his play between the pipes and his unique personality. The Calgary Flames goaltender is riding a four-game winning streak, posting a stellar 1.50 goals-against average (GAA) and .954 save percentage (SV%) during that stretch.

Joel Farabee News / The Hockey Writers / October 27

Flames’ Joel Farabee Excelling in Blake Coleman’s Absence

After starting the season with five0straight losses, the Calgary Flames have won five of their last six. Many players have stepped up — Joel Farabee in

Devin Cooley News / Yardbarker / October 27

Flames' Devin Cooley is NHL's hottest goaltender

Cooley is riding a hot streak as he's won four consecutive starts and is coming off a 26-save performance in the team's 5-2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Flames’ Devin Cooley named NHL’s Second Star of the Week

'I put him in a tough spot': Rangers coach on James Reimer's tough debut

The Jacob Fowler era has arrived in Montreal

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 27