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Flames defender Kevin Bahl out for the season after Achilles tendon rupture

The Calgary Flames will be without perhaps their best player for the remainder on the season. On Friday night, defenceman Kevin Bahl was conspicuously absent from the ice for warm-up, with teammate Joel Hanley pressed into service on 15 minutes notice.

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Flames’ Kevin Bahl to miss rest of 2026-27 with ruptured Achilles tendon

The Calgary Flames announced Sunday that defenseman Kevin Bahl will miss the rest of the 2026-27 season after sustaining a ruptured Achilles tendon. Bahl, 26, suffered the injury prior to warm-ups ahead of Calgary’s game against the Anaheim Ducks at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Friday.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 8

Flames’ Kevin Bahl Suffers Season-Ending Achilles Rupture

The Calgary Flames will be without their top defenseman for the rest of the way. Kevin Bahl, who leads Calgary skaters in average ice time, is set to undergo season-ending surgery to address a ruptured achilles tendon.

Kevin Bahl News / Yardbarker / November 8

Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl to miss remainder of season with ruptured Achilles

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Kevin Bahl News / NHL Trade Talk / November 8

Flames Lose Defenseman Kevin Bahl for Season with Ruptured Achilles

The Calgary Flames have suffered a major blow on the blue line. Defenceman Kevin Bahl will miss the remainder of the 2026-27 season after rupturing his Achilles tendon, the team announced.

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People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Brayden Pachal News / Flamesnation / November 8

Flames recall blueliner Brayden Pachal from the AHL’s Wranglers

In advance of Sunday night’s clash between the Calgary Flames and visiting Philadelphia Flyers, the Flames have made a roster move. The club announced on Sunday morning that they’ve recalled defenceman Brayden Pachal from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 8

Calgary Flames shot conversion: The youth outshine the vets!

After five games, even those with only mild interest in hockey were surprised that the Flames were 0–5. Since then, however, the Flames have woken up. Many have cited Devin Cooley’s extended run with the team.

Tyson Gross News / Flamesnation / November 8

Recap: Tyson Gross nets two but Wranglers fall 6-4 in Colorado

The Calgary Wranglers were back in action on Saturday for the back end of a back to back against the Colorado Avalanche affiliate, the Eagles. They were the ones to come out on top in game one and looked to get the sweep in game two.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 7

The Flames are inching a little bit closer to full health

On Friday morning, prior to the Calgary Flames’ clash with the Anaheim Ducks, head coach Ryan Huska held court with the local media. One of the main topics: the status of a trio of injured forwards – Jonathan Huberdeau, Sam Honzek and Brennan Othmann.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 7

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames get hemmed in, lose to Ducks 5-3

The Calgary Flames fought to preserve their early lead, but fell apart just before the buzzer losing 5-3 to the Anaheim Ducks. CF% – 42.5% || SCF% – 41.07% || HDCF% – 38.07% || xGF% – 38.35% It’s a Team Game – Positive off the hop – it was a rockin’ first period for the Flames as they came out and took control right away.

Owen Say News / Flamesnation / November 7

Recap: Wranglers pick up 2-1 win in Owen Say’s first AHL start of the season

The Calgary Wranglers and Colorado Eagles faced off for the first time this season in Loveland, CO on Friday. Calgary was ready to go from the hop and controlled the opening minutes of the game.

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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.

Joel Hanley News / Flamesnation / November 7

On 15 minutes notice, Flames defender Joel Hanley was thrown into the deep end against Anaheim

There are few gigs in professional sports less heralded than the frequent healthy scratch in the National Hockey League. Through the first 16 games of the Calgary Flames’ 2026-27 season, Joel Hanley was a paid spectator for 15 of them – his lone appearance of the season coming on Oct.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 6

Instant Reaction: Flames return home, let win slip away against Anaheim

The Calgary Flames returned home after a 1-1-1 performance over a three game road trip, hosting the Anaheim Ducks on Friday evening to begin a three game homestand.

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The Flames Are Getting Their Spark Back!

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Jonathan Castagna News / The Hockey Writers / November 5

Flames’ Castagna Continues to Impress in Rookie Season

Jonathan Castagna has bought into the role Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska set for him, and he is excelling beyond what anyone expected from the 21-year-old rookie in his first professional season. Huska has been quite fond of the young centreman, noting his consistent efforts, even trusting him with timely faceoffs.