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Flames Backlund: Frustrated Not to Make Team Sweden

Mikael Backlund has been one of the Calgary Flames’ steady hands this season. Watching him play, you don’t see the big highlight reel stuff, but you notice the little things.

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On this day 34 years ago: Flames trade Doug Gilmour to the Maple Leafs

Today is the anniversary of one of the worst trades in the Calgary Flames’ franchise history. On Jan. 2, 1992, the Flames traded Doug Gilmour, Jamie Macoun, Kent Manderville, Ric Nattress and Rick Wamsley to the Toronto Maple Leafs in exchange for Craig Berube, Alexander Godynyuk, Gary Leeman, Michel Petit and Jeff Reese.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 2

Flames Loan Andrew Basha To WHL

The Flames have sent left wing prospect Andrew Basha back to juniors to finish the season with the WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers, per a team announcement. It will mark the 20-year-old Basha’s fifth and final season of junior hockey.

Andrew Basha News / Flamesnation / January 2

Flames re-assign Andrew Basha to WHL’s Medicine Hat Tigers

The Calgary Flames have re-assigned forward prospect Andrew Basha to the Western Hockey League’s Medicine Hat Tigers, the club announced Friday afternoon.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 2

Hockey Canada has a problem of not sending the best available players to tournaments

If you like hockey and like the Calgary Flames, you know how Zayne Parekh is performing at the annual World Junior Championships. It’s not a hot take to say he’s been Team Canada’s best player, perhaps even the tournament’s best player.

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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 / Flamesnation / January 2

Series Preview: Wranglers look for redemption against the Roadrunners

The Calgary Wranglers continue their busy stretch of hockey to host the Tucson Roadrunners this weekend. They’ve already played a two game series against the Colorado Eagles this week and have had games every other day at home.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 2

Rasmus Andersson made the Swedish Olympic team, Mikael Backlund snubbed

News from Tre Kronor today as current Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson has made the Swedish Olympic men’s hockey team. The Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026 will be held this February.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 2

World Juniors: Zayne Parekh is the frontrunner in tournament MVP race

Zayne Parekh’s renaissance tour continues… The 19-year-old has been superb throughout the World Junior Championship, and his dynamic offensive ability was front and centre in Team Canada’s final round-robin game against Finland on New Year’s Eve.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 2

Rasmus Andersson named to Sweden’s 2026 Olympic men’s hockey roster

A longtime member of the Calgary Flames roster will be representing his country at the upcoming 2026 Winter Olympics. On Friday morning, the Swedish Ice Hockey Association officially unveiled its men’s hockey roster for the upcoming Olympics, and Flames defender Rasmus Andersson was named as part of that team.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 2

Sitting 26th on New Year’s Day: What history says about the Calgary Flames’ season so far

As we cross over to 2026, the Calgary Flames rank 26th in the NHL based on points percentage. While they’ve been much better as of late, sitting 26th on January 1st means the team still has a lot of work to do to get into the playoffs.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 2

Recap: Wranglers deliver the Eagles their first overtime loss of the season

The Calgary Wranglers looked to start 2026 better than they left 2025, with a rematch against the Colorado Eagles. Their last game on Dec. 30 resulted in a 6-5 overtime loss that the Wranglers played well enough to earn the win.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 2

Flashback Friday: A history of Flames games on New Year’s Eve

There’s no tradition like New Year’s Eve at the Scotiabank Saddledome. On Wednesday, the Calgary Flames played the Philadelphia Flyers in the dying hours of 2025, defeating the Eastern Conference team 5-1.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 1

Looking back on the Flames’ performances in 2025

Friends, the calendar year of 2025 is now in the rear-view mirror. For the Calgary Flames, it was a year of ups and downs. On one hand, the Flames played

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / January 1

World Juniors: Parekh records three points in wild Canada win as quarterfinal matchups are set

It was the final day of the round robin at the 2026 World Junior Championships, featuring a full slate of games with plenty still to be decided in both groups.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 1

The Flames claw back to .500 with New Year’s Eve win over the Flyers

In October and early November, things didn’t look all that promising for the Calgary Flames. In fact, they looked downright dismal. They opened the season with a 2-9-2 slump, powered primarily by an eight game winless skid where they could not find a way to avoid game-defining miscues.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 1

By the numbers: A look at the Calgary Flames’ 2025 stats

The 2025 calendar year has officially come to a close, perhaps mercifully for the Calgary Flames. It was a year of ups and downs for the Flames, and the stats back that up.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 1

Flames maintain strong home form while trouncing Flyers

Connor Zary scored and added an assist as the Calgary Flames topped the Philadelphia Flyers 5-1 on Wednesday night, extending their home winning streak to five games.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / January 1

Nazem Kadri’s Odd Feeling of Being Left Off Team Canada

Nazem Kadri’s reaction was classic Kadri. “Oh, I didn’t make it? Ah man, that’s too bad… no, I’m just kidding,” he deadpanned when asked about Team Canada’s Olympic roster.

Devin Cooley News / NHL Trade Talk / December 31

3 Reasons Goalie Devin Cooley Jumped at the Flames Contract

In some interviews, an NHL player runs through the checklist. Clipped answers, happy enough to be done with the interview and get back to whatever else comes next.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 31

Flames carry hot home form into matchup with Flyers

The Calgary Flames will look to remain hot on home ice when they play host to the Philadelphia Flyers on Wednesday. Connor Zary scored the overtime winner as the Flames edged the visiting Boston Bruins 2-1 on Monday, stretching Calgary's home winning streak to four games.

Devin Cooley News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 30

Flames Sign Devin Cooley To Two-Year Extension

The Flames have signed goaltender Devin Cooley to a two-year extension, according to his agent, Gold Star Hockey’s Dan Milstein. The deal carries an average annual value of $1.35MM for a total value of $2.7MM, Chris Johnston of TSN and The Athletic reports.