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5 of the Most Memorable Flames Moments in Saddledome History

The rodeo may be coming to a close following the end of the season for the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome, but these historic moments will live on forever. When the Flames arrived in Calgary in 1980 after leaving Atlanta, their original home was the Stampede Corral, which only had a capacity of 8,700, below NHL standards.

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A Flame from the Past: Wes Walz

Do you remember Wes Walz? 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.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 29

Calgary Flames Reported Value Takes a Major Leap From 2025

Simply put, the 2026/27 season isn't going to be a great one for the Calgary Flames, with the team and their young squad lacking elite level talent likely to end the year near the bottom of the standings in the National Hockey League.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 29

Calgary Flames Would a Be Great Fit for Kirby Dach

It’s been no secret that the Calgary Flames would like to add a young, talented centre to the organization. General manager (GM) Craig Conroy hasn’t been shy about sharing that desire, and it’s quite obvious why.

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"

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Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Win Column / September 29

Could this be the end for Jonathan Huberdeau?

It’s been a tough road in Calgary for Jonathan Huberdeau. Since the blockbuster trade in 2022 that sent him from sunny Florida to the snowy streets of Calgary, Alberta, the winger has never truly found his footing as a Flame.

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The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000

The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 29

Calgary Flames Weekly Prospect Roundup

The Calgary Flames prospect pool has been growing in strength and depth over the past few years under GM Craig Conroy, and this summer, they added some more elite level talent to the organization.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 29

5 Burning questions facing the Calgary Flames heading into 2026-27

The 2026-27 season is fast approaching, and it should be an interesting one in Calgary. The Flames enter the year as an unquestioned bottom feeder, with the lowest expectations we’ve seen in years.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 29

Introducing the 2026-27 Flames opening roster

The Calgary Flames announced their opening roster for the 2026-27 season on Monday afternoon. Here’s a rundown of all 24 players on the opening roster – 23 active players and one on the injury reserve list.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 28

Calgary Flames Name Their Official Opening Night Roster for 2026/27

Coming into training camp, much of the Calgary Flames roster could have already been assumed, and with a limited pre-season, there wasn't very many opportunities for someone to shake things up.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 28

Flames set opening roster: Aydar Suniev assigned to Wranglers, Jonathan Huberdeau placed on injury reserve

The Calgary Flames have formally locked in their season-opening roster. To get down to a 23-man active roster, they’ve made a pair of moves. Forward Aydar Suniev, who’s waiver exempt, was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 28

Wranglers Pre-Season Lines Give an Insight into the Calgary Flames Future

The Calgary Flames, led by the likes of Zayne Parekh, Simon Nemec, Matt Coronato and Matvei Gridin are expected to struggle in 2026/27, but with the No.

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 28

Calgary Flames Showing Continued Interest in Canadiens Young Centre

Under General Manager Craig Conroy, the Calgary Flames have made their mission moving forward to build for a successful, long-term future. This summer, they've made plenty of moves to prioritize the youth movement, and with another fantastic draft, this team is clearly working their plan perfectly.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 28

Recap: Wranglers can’t figure out Ty Young in pre-season shutout loss

The Calgary Wranglers are playing a pre-season series for the first time in team history and kicked it off on Sunday night for a meeting against the Abbotsford Canucks.

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Kirby Dach News / The Win Column / September 28

Calgary Flames trade target: Kirby Dach

The 2026–27 regular season officially starts this week. For the Calgary Flames, expectations aren’t high, as the team is once again expected to miss the playoffs as the rebuild continues.

Brennan Othmann News / Flamesnation / September 28

After belated signing, Brennan Othmann cracks Flames’ opening roster

It took a while for the Calgary Flames and Brennan Othmann to agree to terms on a new contract for the 2026-27 season, but now that the dust has settled, the 23-year-old winger has earned a spot on the team’s opening roster out of training camp.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / September 27

Notes from last game: Parekh shines as Flames disappoint in final pre-season game

For the first time all pre-season, the Calgary Flames looked out-matched. On Saturday evening, the Flames played their fourth and final pre-season game, falling 4-1 to the Edmonton Oilers to move to 1-2-1 in the four games.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 27

The Flames opening roster all-but-set: Alex Nylander clears waivers and assigned to AHL, nobody new on waivers

Friends, it sure does seem like we know what the Calgary Flames’ opening 23-man roster for the 2026-27 regular season will look like. On Sunday, forward Alex Nylander cleared waivers and was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers by the Flames.

Aydar Suniev News / Flame for Thought / September 27

How Should the Calgary Flames Handle Aydar Suniev Following Strong Pre-Season?

The Calgary Flames came into training camp and the pre-season with very little expected roster drama, with the team hoping that they could run out their pre-planned lines heading into the 2026/27 season.

Devin Cooley News / Flame for Thought / September 27

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Devin Cooley

Last year, there were very few shining lights for a Calgary Flames team that finished 29th in the overall standings and moved several of their key pieces, but with the future being their rebuild, there were some positives.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 27

Flames roster moves: Kirill Zarubin and Abram Wiebe assigned to Wranglers, roster down to 25

To kick off what could be a pretty significant day in terms of final roster moves for the Calgary Flames – and everybody else in the league – the Flames have made a pair of roster moves.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 27

Chase Harrington named Spokane Chiefs captain, records Gordie Howe hat trick in WHL return

Calgary Flames prospect Chase Harrington had a night to remember on Saturday. After earning rave reviews in his first NHL training camp with the Flames, the 2026 second-round draft pick returned to the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs in time to make his season debut at home on Saturday against the Tri-City Americans.

Devin Cooley News / Professor Press Box / September 25

Flames Devin Cooley Isn't a Normal Backup Goalie

You watch some preseason games to figure out who might make the team. And then there are preseason games that remind you what a team will need once the real games start.

Matvei Gridin News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Flames’ Forward Matvei Gridin Is Due for Breakout Sophomore Season

Matvei Gridin is due for his breakout season in the National Hockey League (NHL) as the Calgary Flames continue their rebuild. Gridin, who was drafted

NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23

Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season

Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.

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