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In just 32 months, Craig Conroy has wildly transformed the Flames (and he’s probably not finished)

On May 23, 2023, the Calgary Flames named Craig Conroy – previously a 1,009-game NHL player, a 2006 Olympian, and an assistant general manager for a decade – as the club’s new general manager.

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Fight at practice suggests Calgary Flames finding their edge

Sometimes the most revealing moments don’t happen under the bright lights of a game, but on the practice ice, where scrimmages get a little real. That was the scene in Calgary recently, when Adam Klapka and Kevin Bahl — good friends off the ice — squared off in a spirited scuffle.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Flamesnation / January 22

Flames injury news: Jonathan Huberdeau expected to play Friday after missing Wednesday’s game

On Thursday at Calgary Flames practice, some new forward combinations were used – as shared by Sportsnet’s Pat Steinberg on social media. But before anyone

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Are the Calgary Flames Considering Off-The-Radar Forward Trade?

The Calgary Flames are going to be one of the busiest teams at this year’s NHL Trade Deadline. With Rasmus Andersson already shipped to the Vegas Golden Knights, and Nazem Kadri and Blake Coleman also in heavy rumors, Craig Conroy will also be looking at other pieces of the roster as potential trade bait.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 22

Flames trade rumours: forwards Blake Coleman and Nazem Kadri land on latest Daily Faceoff trade board

In just two weeks, the NHL’s Olympic roster freeze will take effect, putting all trade action on pause until after the Winter Games in Milan. Ahead of that Feb.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 22

A Flame From the Past: Jim Peplinski

Do you remember Jim Peplinski? Every once in a while, we take a look at a player who once played for the Calgary Flames in a series called “A Flame From the Past” .

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

3 Potential Trade Destinations for Calgary Flames’ Nazem Kadri

The trade rumours around the Calgary Flames have intensified as the organization continues to navigate the early stages of its rebuild. After trading Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, attention has shifted to who could be next.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 22

The Flames are juggling several interesting young goaltenders

Gang, sometimes I feel like it’s tough to judge goaltenders entirely by their statistics. When it comes to the various young netminders in the Calgary Flames pipeline, context for their performances seems pretty important.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 22

Flames Could Still Make Two Big Trades Ahead of the Olympic Break

Rasmus Andersson‘s final few seasons with the Calgary Flames were an interesting time. It was a back-and-forth affair full of continued uncertainty that the right-shot defenseman would re-sign with the organization.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 22

The Flames should keeping selling ahead of the NHL trade deadline

The Calgary Flames need to continue to sell before the trade deadline. On Sunday, the Flames traded Rasmus Andersson, arguably the best player available ahead of Mar.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 22

Will Connor Zary become Sam Bennett 2.0?

Calgary Flames forward Connor Zary was, at one point, a solid prospect who showed true promise. Over his first couple of seasons, he made good progress but ran into some injury issues.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / The Win Column / January 22

Calgary Flames 5th-round pick Ethan Wyttenbach nominated for Hobey Baker Award

Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach has continued his incredible freshman year, as the 2025 5th-round selection was recently nominated for the Hobey Baker Award.

Craig Conroy News / The Win Column / January 22

Craig Conroy’s to do list ahead of NHL trade deadline

With Rasmus Andersson being traded, the first official domino in the Calgary Flames 2025–26 to-do list has fallen. There have been endless trade rumours following the Flames all season long.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 22

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames lack of attack remains a problem in 4-1 loss to Penguins

The Calgary Flames hosted Sidney Crosby and the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night, losing by a score of 4-1. CF% – 46.11%|| SCF% – 41.64%|| HDCF% – 29.91%|| xGF% – 39.2% It’s a Team Game – The Flames offence continues to be the focal point of the majority of their struggles.

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The 'Last 100-catch season by team' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz

The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz

NHL News / EasySportz / January 22

Penguins Extinguish the Flames in Calgary

CALGARY — For one night in Saddledome, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned back the clock and treated the Calgary Flames to a master class in finishing. Wednesday night’s 4-1 Penguins victory was more than a scoreline — it was a statement: Pittsburgh still gets results out of its legends, and Calgary still struggles to find consistency.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 22

Instant Reaction: Flames found lacking against Penguins

The Calgary Flames hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night at the Saddledome. It didn’t go particularly well for the home side. The Penguins scored first and never trailed, taking advantage of some loose defensive coverage by the Flames in their own zone en route to a 4-1 victory over the Flames.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Calgary Flames have listed winger Jonathan Huberdeau as day-to-day with a lower-body injury after he did not dress for Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Flamesnation / January 21

Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach nominated for Hobey Baker Award

One of the most exciting young players in the Calgary Flames system has been included as a nominee for college hockey’s most prestigious award. On Wednesday, the long list of initial nominees for the Hobey Baker Award were announced.

Martin Pospisil News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Flames’ Martin Pospisil to make season debut Wednesday vs. Penguins

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil is expected to return to the lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday after missing the first 49 games of the season with a concussion.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / January 21

NHL Rumors: Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and J.T. Miller

TSN: Teams are wondering what’s next for the Calgary Flames after they traded Rasmus Andersson over the weekend. Darren Dreger said that there are ongoing talks between the Flames and Nazem Kadri‘s camp.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Flames have one potential trade piece no one is talking about

The Calgary Flames have gotten to work when it comes to selling ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Such was always expected to be the case with this team heading into the season, and their play through the first half made that decision all the easier for general manager (GM) Craig Conroy.

Cullen Potter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Flames Prospect Cullen Potter Sustains Season-Ending Injury

The Calgary Flames have been dealt bad news for a 2025 first-round pick. Arizona State University centerman Cullen Potter, the 32nd-overall pick in last year’s draft, sustained a season-ending upper-body injury in a January 10th match against Miami University.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Flames Recall Martin Pospisil, Reassign Dryden Hunt

The Calgary Flames announced that they’ve recalled forward Martin Pospisil from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers and reassigned Dryden Hunt in a corresponding roster move.