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Why doesn’t Craig Conroy have a contract extension?

One of the more under the radar storylines to come from this season is the future of Craig Conroy. The Calgary Flames general manager is in the final year of his three year contract he signed in May of 2023.

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The Flames’ special teams have struggled in the first quarter of 2025-26

On Saturday night, the Calgary Flames did something they had not yet done in the month of November. They scored a power play goal. Matt Coronato’s goal,

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The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 17

Flames make three roster moves: Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt recalled from AHL, Rory Kerins back to AHL

As they begin a quick two game road trip, the Calgary Flames have made some roster moves. Per the club, they’ve recalled forwards Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt from the American Hockey’s Calgary Wranglers.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 17

Quarter-season report cards: grading the Calgary Flames’ blueline

The quarter mark of the 2025-26 season is mercifully here, and boy was it a rough one for the Calgary Flames. In fact it was the worst first quarter in Flames franchise history, as the team hit the 20 game mark with a record of 5-13-2 and sitting last in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 17

Playoffs or draft lottery: Checking in on where the Calgary Flames stand

We’ve officially reached the quarter mark of the 2025–26 season, and the Calgary Flames have won just five games. Even the team’s biggest doubters would’ve questioned someone suggesting the Flames would only win five of their first 20 games.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 17

Recap: Final push in the third couldn’t pull the Wranglers past the Silver Knights

The Calgary Wranglers were kept on their heels by the Silver Knights on Sunday night after a high scoring win on Saturday. The Vegas Golden Knights’ affiliate held Calgary to five shots or less every period and even when the Wranglers made a push back in the third, they managed to protect their lead.

Samuel Honzek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Flames winger Samuel Honzek out week to week

Honzek was hit in open ice while trying to cross into the offensive zone. He exited the game in the second period.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames forward Sam Honzek out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Calgary Flames will be without the services of one of their top young players for a little while. On Saturday, forward Sam Honzek left the Flames’ game against the Winnipeg Jets following a second period collision with teammate Mikael Backlund.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Recap: Martin Frk’s hat trick and William Stromgren’s three point night lead Wranglers to 6-4 win

A solid Calgary Wranglers debut for Justin Kirkland, a three point game from William Stromgren and a historical night for Martin Frk led to a high scoring game for Calgary against the Henderson Silver Knights.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / The Win Column / November 17

Have the Flames drafted a potantial steal in Ethan Wyttenbach?

If there’s one thing the Calgary Flames have been the best at recently, it’s drafting. Due to their work in the last few drafts, the Flames have built up their prospect pool quite well, which is promising for the future.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

Coleman Coveted, Brady Tkachuk Negotiations & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Calgary Flames and how Blake Coleman may surprisingly be the most coveted player by other teams. Next, we look at the Ottawa Senators slowly getting things ready for their contract pitch for Brady Tkachuk.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 16

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames one goal short again in 4-3 shootout loss to Winnipeg

The Calgary Flames went up against the Winnipeg Jets, but couldn’t find the net one extra time in a 4-3 shootout loss. CF% – 40.73%|| SCF% – 34.55%|| HDCF% – 43.7%|| xGF% – 35.39% It’s a Team Game – It was mostly another semi low-event Calgary Flames game, except this one was riddled with consistent turnovers from both sides.

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The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz

The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz

The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

3 Takeaways From Flames’ Shootout Loss to the Jets

On Saturday night, on Hockey Night in Canada, the Calgary Flames traded goals with the Winnipeg Jets, losing 4-3 in a shootout at home after Gabriel Vilardi was the lone player to score in the skills competition.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames get hard-fought point against Jets, but lose Honzek to injury

The Calgary Flames played a pretty solid 65 minutes of hockey on Saturday night, with the shootout proving to be the difference in a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

Calgary Wranglers Take Down Henderson Silver Knights 6-4

The moment when the most eyes were on the ice wasn’t tied to any surge of goals, a heavy hit, or even the intermission antics. It came earlier — when the Henderson Silver Knights filed down the tunnel for warmups and fans craned to see which goaltender would step onto the ice first.

Mikael Backlund News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek leaves Saturday’s game after collision with Mikael Backlund

The Calgary Flames spent much of Saturday night’s clash with the Winnipeg Jets missing one of their most effective young forwards. Rookie Sam Honzek left the game midway through the second period after an inadvertent collision with Flames teammate Mikael Backlund.