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Gavin McKenna, Zayne Parekh headline Canada's world junior camp roster

Projected top draft pick Gavin McKenna and five players with NHL experience headline Canada's training camp roster for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

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Flames recall blueliner Hunter Brzustewicz from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers

As a new week begins, the Calgary Flames have added a promising young player to their National Hockey League roster. Per an announcement by the club, the Flames have recalled defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 8

Zayne Parekh and Cole Reschny named to Canada’s preliminary World Junior roster

The Calgary Flames could have two of their most exciting young players – and two of their most recent first-round picks – wearing the maple leaf over the winter holidays.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 8

Playoffs or draft lottery: Can the Calgary Flames continue to inch closer to a playoff spot?

The Calgary Flames won’t die. Despite the worst start in franchise history, the Flames have somehow managed to remain in the mushy middle longer than expected.

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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 / December 8

Recap: Wranglers wrap up 10 game road trip with a point in Ontario

The Calgary Wranglers have been busy on the road but the light at the end of the tunnel is here. They played their last game of their 10 game road trip on Sunday and despite some sickness going through the team, some bumps and bruises and likely some fatigue, the Wranglers ended up earning a point.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 8

Hitmen cross half-million stuffed animal mark in 30th Teddy Bear Toss, but lose to Wenatchee

One of Calgary’s great holiday traditions continued on Sunday afternoon, as the Calgary Hitmen hosted their 30th Teddy Bear Toss game. Playing their third game in as many days, the Hitmen threw all sorts of rubber on Wenatchee Wild goaltender Tobias Tvrznik.

Cole Reschny News / Flamesnation / December 7

Cole Reschny receives camp invite for 2026 World Juniors: report

The 2026 World Junior Championship is less than a month away. On Sunday evening, Daily Faceoff’s Steven Ellis reported that Calgary Flames prospect Cole Reschny will attend Team Canada’s camp.

Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Three Potential Landing Spots for Flames’ Blake Coleman

With the Calgary Flames sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, their roster is increasingly being viewed through a trade-deadline lens. While much of the speculation has centered on Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman has quietly emerged as one of the more intriguing names to watch around the league.

Yan Kuznetsov News / Flamesnation / December 7

Yan Kuznetsov has given the Flames blueline a clearly-defined top four

When the Calgary Flames began their 2025-26 season, their defensive group was a work in progress. The Flames had a well-defined shutdown pair, with Kevin Bahl paired with Rasmus Andersson in a continuation of their existing unit from 2024-25.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 7

Recap: Wranglers shut down 6-1 by the Reign on Saturday night

The Calgary Wranglers opened up their weekend series on Saturday with an evening match-up against the Ontario Reign. Calgary was the team to strike first in this game but could not generate any other offence for the rest of the night.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 7

Calgary Flames struggling against Central Division this season

It has been well-documented plenty of times already this season that the Calgary Flames have struggled. They sit at the basement of the NHL. Even with them going on a little bit of a run as of late, they are still nowhere near a playoff spot, as we are almost at the holidays.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 7

Calgary Flames among NHL’s worst in hat trick totals

So far in the 2025–26 NHL season, we have seen 25 hat tricks scored. Most recently, Connor McDavid put up a hat trick against the Seattle Kraken. Elite goal scorers are usually the players who get hat tricks, and whenever it happens, it is a special occasion.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / December 7

Beyond the Boxscore: Dustin Wolf steals the show in 2-0 shutout victory over Utah

Calgary got on the board early and Dustin Wolf did the rest as the Calgary Flames beat the Utah Mammoth by a score of 2-0. CF% – 45.07%|| SCF% – 39.67%|| HDCF% – 41.89%|| xGF% – 42.16% It’s a Team Game – Personally, I do not think the Flames defended as well as they have been the last 3 weeks.

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Dustin Wolf News / The Hockey Writers / December 7

Dustin Wolf Leads Flames to 2-0 Shutout Victory Over the Mammoth

On Saturday evening, on Hockey Night in Canada, the Calgary Flames hosted the Utah Mammoth for the first of three in their three-game season series. The

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 6

Rangers recall Jaroslav Chmelar, reassign Brennan Othmann

The New York Rangers have rewarded a rookie for a recent hot streak in the AHL.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Rasmus Andersson Rumors Grow as D-Man Ups Trade Value

Rasmus Andersson is currently playing some of the best hockey this season — and maybe hitting highs in his career. His increased production is creating more trade conversation, and he’s commented on where things stand regarding his future with the team.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / December 5

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Blake Coleman and Rasmus Andersson

James Murphy of RG Media: 34-year-old Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman carries a $4.9 million cap hit and is generating interest around the league, according to multiple sources.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

3 Unanswered Goals Lead Flames to 4-1 Win Over the Wild

On Thursday night, the Calgary Flames hosted the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It was the second time these two teams have met up this season, after the Wild walked away with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Flames in early November.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 5

Flames end 2-game skid with victory over Wild

Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period tie and added an assist to pace the host Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Flames News & Rumours: Cooley, Coleman, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Devin Cooley has earned himself significantly more playing time as of late. In other news, Blake Coleman opened up about the trade speculation he and a number of other veterans are facing as of late.

Jarred Tinordi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

Veteran defenseman Jarred Tinordi seeking opportunity

Insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet shared earlier Tuesday that Jarred Tinordi has been cleared after a knee surgery in the summer, and he is now hoping to resume his career.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Contender’s Trade Link To Nazem Kadri Could Be NHL’s Nightmare

Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames have been playing better hockey in recent weeks, but their dreadful 5-13-3 start to the season put them so far behind the eight-ball that getting back into even just the wild-card mix feels impossible.