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Flames searching for winning formula as roadswing continues at Flyers

In the midst of a disappointing road trip -- and an ugly season overall, to this point -- the Calgary Flames are desperate for a win Sunday when they visit the Philadelphia Flyers.

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Instant Reaction: Flames comeback attempt comes up short in Music City

The Calgary Flames headed to Nashville on Saturday afternoon to face the Predators in the third game of their four game eastern road swing. The Flames dug themselves a big hole with a flat first period.

Zayne Parekh News / The Win Column / November 1

Report: The Calgary Flames are exploring whether to send Zayne Parekh back to the OHL

The Calgary Flames have reached a decision point with defenceman Zayne Parekh. The former first-round pick has played nine NHL games so far this season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 1

What NHL Edge data reveals about the Flames after 12 games

The Calgary Flames are off to their worst start in team history with a record of 2-8-2 through 12 games. There are excuses you can make for this club, but ultimately they just aren’t playing good hockey at the moment.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 1

Calgary Flames October monthly report: Off to a spooky start

The Calgary Flames are off to a 2–8–2 start to the 2025–26 season. An eight-game losing streak sparked players getting scratched, Dustin Wolf’s brutal workload, and overall questionable coaching decisions.

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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 / The Win Column / November 1

This was the second worst October in Calgary Flames’ history

Halloween is officially behind us, and nobody is happier to see the end of the month than the Calgary Flames. The team ended the month with just six points in 12 games, the second-worst October on record for the team.

Ryan Huska News / Flamesnation / November 1

Did the Flames jump the gun on extending head coach Ryan Huska?

Maybe the best word to describe the Calgary Flames’ recent head-coaching history is “turbulent.” The highs and lows of Bob Hartley, the rather forgettable Glen Gulutzan era, the tumultuous reign of Bill Peters, the Geoff Ward debacle, and the anticlimactic return of Darryl Sutter are what preceded current bench boss Ryan Huska.

Ryan Huska News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

Calgary Flames Coach Ryan Huska Might Be on the Hot Seat

It’s already become very expected to see a loss when looking up a box score from a Calgary Flames game on any given night. They have been struggling right from the get go to begin the 2025-26 season, and things didn’t get any better for them on Thursday night versus the Ottawa Senators.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 31

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames continue to fall just short in 4-3 shootout loss to Ottawa

The Calgary Flames’ offence continued to play some quality hockey but could not translate that into a win as they fall 4-3 in a shootout to Ottawa. CF% – 59.09%|| SCF% – 62.92%|| HDCF% – 59.9%|| xGF% – 58.19% It’s a Team Game – The Calgary Flames have been playing some good hockey, but every single game they are running into new ways to lose.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 31

How the Calgary Flames can become contenders again if the 2025-26 season is truly lost

The Calgary Flames have had a very ugly start to the season. They currently sit with a record of 2–8–2, leaving them at the bottom of the league. The offence isn’t flowing, they’re playing low-event hockey, and Dustin Wolf hasn’t performed his best quite yet.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 31

Calgary Flames players and their monster counterparts

Halloween is here, and nothing has been scarier this season than the Calgary Flames play on the ice. Sitting last place in the NHL and hanging onto their playoff hopes by a thread, it’s time to lighten the mood a bit and have some fun.

Nazem Kadri News / The Sick Podcast / October 31

Is Nazem Kadri Actually Worth Paying A High Price?

Over the past few days, there have been many rumours linking the Montreal Canadiens to Calgary Flames centre Nazem Kadri. It was also reported that Kadri does not have the Habs on his 13-team no-trade list, meaning he’d be willing to accept a trade to join the Canadiens.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 31

Flames ready to close the book on a disappointing October after shootout loss to Senators

The first month of a new National Hockey League season can be like a mystery box: it’s never quite clear how things are going to shape up. A year ago, the Flames went 5-4-1 in October and surprised the hockey world by nestling themselves snugly in the playoff pack – somewhere they stayed pretty much until the bitter end.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 31

3 Takeaways From Flames’ 4-3 Shootout Loss to the Senators

The Calgary Flames nightmarish start to the season continued on Thursday night, as they fell to the Ottawa Senators in a shootout by a 4-3 final. With the loss, the Flames are now 2-8-2 on the season, which is the worst record in the entire NHL.

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Nazem Kadri News / Breakaway on SI / October 31

Three Landing Spots to Watch for Flames’ Nazem Kadri

The Calgary Flames have to decide on what to do with Nazem Kadri. Should they trade the 35-year-old forward who won a Stanley Cup in 2022 or keep him around as the Flames try to push for a postseason berth for the first time since that same playoff campaign.