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Morgan Frost helps Flames upend slumping Ducks

Morgan Frost scored twice while Joel Farabee and Matvei Gridin both collected one goal and one assist to lead the visiting Calgary Flames to a 5-3 upset of the slumping Anaheim Ducks on Saturday.

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Instant Reaction: Flames hold back late charge to beat Ducks

The Calgary Flames headed to Orange County on Saturday evening to face an Anaheim Ducks team that had lost four in a row. The Flames were the better team in the second period and were decent enough in the other two frames, while the Ducks varied between really sharp and not good at all.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 4

What might the Flames organization’s defence look like in 2026-27?

The Calgary Flames made a signing earlier this week, inking seventh-round draft selection Axel Hurtig, captain of the Western Hockey League’s Calgary Hitmen, to a three year entry-level contract starting next season.

Rory Kerins News / Flamesnation / April 4

Recap: Rory Kerins has career-best performance in Wranglers 5-2 win over Rocket

The Calgary Wranglers took the ice in Laval for the first time in team history and were met with over 10,000 fans. Calgary has done very well against the North Division leaders this season and this game was no exception.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 3

Flashback Friday: On this day 38 years ago, Håkan Loob scored his 50th goal of the season

With two weeks left in the season, it’s becoming increasingly likely that the Calgary Flames will pick in the top five at the 2026 National Hockey League draft.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Aydar Suniev News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 3

Flames Recall Aydar Suniev

The Flames recalled wing prospect Aydar Suniev from AHL Calgary on Friday, per a team announcement. It appears he’ll be getting a look in the lineup this weekend against the Ducks as Calgary continues to flex its youngsters into limited trial roles down the stretch.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 3

Race to the bottom: a snapshot of the bottom five with two weeks left

In two weeks, the Stanley Cup playoffs will begin. The Calgary Flames, along with 15 other teams, will not be part of those festivities. But while many

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 3

A Flame From the Past: Trent Yawney

Do you remember Trent Yawney? 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.” This player has to have played a significant number of games for the Flames.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 3

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames can’t beat the house, tumble in 6-3 loss to Golden Knights

After a lengthy second intermission due to an ice error, the Calgary Flames couldn’t find their earlier groove, ultimately falling 6-3 to the Vegas Golden

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 3

Series Preview: Wranglers head to Laval for Easter weekend

With just six games left in the season, the Calgary Wranglers hit the road to face the Laval Rocket for Easter weekend. At this point in the year, the Wranglers are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs but still want to compete and enjoy their last stretch of games.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 3

Instant Reaction: The house always wins as Flames fall in Vegas

The Calgary Flames headed to the Vegas Strip on Thursday night, hoping to have a better showing against the Vegas Golden Knights than they had against the Colorado Avalanche on Monday evening.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / April 3

Wolf and Cooley Give the Flames What Most Rebuilds Don’t Have

The Flames’ goaltending picture is solid, and that matters more than people give it credit for. With Dustin Wolf and Devin Cooley set up as the club’s two young NHL netminders, Calgary has something many teams only dream of during a rebuild: a real backbone between the pipes.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 2

Who should get the Flames’ final two AHL call-ups this season?

Pals, with eight games left in the regular season for the Calgary Flames, we know one thing for sure: the Flames won’t be in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 2

Calgary Flames Rebuild Timeline: When Will They Contend Again?

Craig Conroy made major moves to blow up the Calgary Flames’ core, trading MacKenzie Weegar, Nazem Kadri, and Rasmus Andersson in exchange for draft picks and prospects.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Flames’ Ethan Wyttenbach To Stay In NCAA For Sophomore Season

Calgary Flames fans will have to wait a little while longer to see a breakout prospect take pro ice. Winger Ethan Wyttenbach has announced he will return to Quinnipiac University for his sophomore season after leading the country in scoring as a freshman.

Axel Hurtig News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 1

Flames Sign Axel Hurtig To Entry-Level Contract

The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Axel Hurtig to a three-year, entry-level contract. The deal begins in the 2026-27 season. Hurtig was a seventh-round pick in the 2023 NHL Draft, after a year in Sweden’s U20 league.

Ryan Strome News / NHL Trade Talk / April 1

Ryan Strome Isn’t a Headliner, But the Flames Are Better with Him

Ryan Strome arriving in Calgary felt like the sort of deadline footnote fans skim: a veteran depth forward, maybe useful, maybe not. Thirteen games later, he’s done what seasoned middle‑six guys do when the fit is right.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / March 31

How Backlund, Coronato and Frost Carry the Flames

Calgary’s season has been a study in modest means with the occasional spark. There’s no marquee scorer carrying the mail every night, no one player you circle before puck drop and say, “That’s the difference.” Instead, the Flames have stitched together their offence from a handful of contributors who take turns nudging the game along.

Ryan Strome News / The Hockey Writers / March 31

Olli Määttä & Ryan Strome Showing Unexpected Value With Flames

When the Calgary Flames traded Mackenzie Weegar and Nazem Kadri, both still under contract for several more seasons, the organization finally signaled a commitment to a full rebuild.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 31

Who could the Calgary Flames draft if they can’t get a top 3 pick?

From March 9th to March 21st, the Flames held the 31st place spot in the NHL. This made it extremely likely that they would receive their first-ever top-three draft selection in franchise history.

Jonathan Castagna News / Daily Faceoff / March 30

Flames sign Jonathan Castagna to three-year, entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed center prospect Jonathan Castagna to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Monday afternoon. Castagna, 21, led the Cornell Big Red with 15 goals and 34 points in 34 games as a junior during the 2025-26 season.

Devin Cooley News / The Hockey Writers / March 30

Devin Cooley’s Comments on Flames’ Culture Shed Light on Recent Hot Streak

Following the Calgary Flames‘ 7-3 victory over the Vancouver Canucks on Hockey Night in Canada on Saturday, an interview featuring Devin Cooley was released on Sportsnet’s After Hours.

Joel Hanley News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

Flames’ Joel Hanley to miss rest of 2025-26 season

A premature end of the year for a veteran blueliner out west. When speaking to the media on Saturday, Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska revealed that defenseman Joely Hanley will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.