Calgary Flames: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

What would it cost for the Flames to trade up in the 2026 NHL Draft?

A couple weeks back, the Calgary Flames came up on the wrong side of the draw in the NHL’s 2026 draft lottery. Actually, it happened twice, with the Flames sliding back from fourth overall to sixth overall after Toronto and San Jose won the draws for the first and second overall spots, respectively.

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Could we see the Calgary Flames trade into the top five of the 2026 NHL Draft?

The Calgary Flames are currently slated to pick sixth overall at the 2026 NHL Draft. However, could that change, given rumours that the San Jose Sharks are listening on the second overall pick and the Chicago Blackhawks could move the fourth pick?

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 19

World Championships Recap Day 3 and 4: Olli Määttä picks up two assists, Matt Coronato scores, in Team Finland’s 6-2 win over Team USA

A Calgary Flame made his National Team debut on Sunday, while another Flame scored on Monday. In the last two days, Devin Cooley made his first start of the tournament, while Matt Coronato got on the board for the first time.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 18

Flames rumors: The 4 untouchables on Calgary’s roster this offseason

In the summer of 2022, the Calgary Flames pulled off one of the most consequential trades in recent NHL history, trading for Jonathan Huberdeau, defenseman MacKenzie Weegar, prospect Cole Schwindt, and a lottery-protected 2025 first-round pick from the Florida Panthers for Matthew Tkachuk.

Anze Kopitar News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

The 'Playoff goal-leaders by NHL team' quiz

The 'Stanley Cup Playoff hat-tricks' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 18

A Flame From the Past: Kelly Kisio

Do you remember Kelly Kisio? 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 / Yardbarker

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Sam Morton News / Flamesnation / May 18

FN AHL Report Cards: Sam Morton slightly dipped in production but brought more leadership

Sam Morton was one of the rookies who got their NHL debut in the final game of the 2024-25 season. This experience was shared with Zayne Parekh, Hunter Brzustewicz and Aydar Suniev.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / May 18

Coaching Searches and the Calgary Flames' Rebuild Will Continue

NHL Rumour Report: Darren Dreger on Barn Burner on the LA Kings and Edmonton Oilers: “For these veteran teams like LA and Edmonton, Craig Berube and Peter

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 17

Flames Open To Moving Nearly Everyone This Offseason

The Calgary Flames are heading into the offseason set on making some changes to their roster after finishing 30th in the league with 77 points and a 34-39-9 record this past season.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / May 17

Flames Fire Sale, Reset & a Whole Ton of Draft Picks

When you look around the NHL these days, it feels like almost everyone is either sprinting toward the playoffs or stubbornly refusing to admit they’re out of the race.

Ivan Prosvetov News / Flamesnation / May 17

FN AHL Report Cards: Ivan Prosvetov was passed over in the goaltending depth chart this season

Ivan Prosvetov signed with the Calgary Flames organization last summer as an option to back up Dustin Wolf. He was drafted by the Arizona Coyotes organization and last played in North America with the Colorado Avalanche and their AHL affiliates, the Eagles.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 17

How have the Flames’ 2025 draft choices progressed so far?

For the second consecutive year, the Calgary Flames had multiple first-round selections in the 2025 NHL Draft. Moreover, they also managed to make some moves at that draft that look pretty prudent in hindsight.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / May 17

Flames Inching Towards Being the Superior Team in the Battle of Alberta

Calgary Flames fans have gone through their fair share of pain over the years. The organization hasn’t been to the Stanley Cup Final since 2004, and hasn’t won it all since 1989.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 17

World Championships Recap Day 2: Team Canada moves to 2-0 with 6-0 win over Team Italy

Day 2 of the 2026 IIHF World Championship has concluded for Calgary Flame players participating in the tournament. Three of the five players at the tournament were in action on Saturday afternoon, with all three of their teams winning.

Dustin Wolf News / Professor Press Box / May 16

The Flames’ Long Road to Building Around Dustin Wolf

If you’re trying to figure out where the Calgary Flames are in their rebuild, it helps to think of it like building a piece of furniture. Right now, they’ve got the most important piece sitting in the middle of the workshop: the legs.