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Craig Conroy’s Flames have made 11 trades that drastically transformed their team

On Thursday, the Calgary Flames traded Blake Coleman to the Minnesota Wild. In a vacuum, it’s a pretty important trade, moving a big part of the lineup – on and off the ice – to a contender for future assets.

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6 standouts from the Flames’ 2026 prospect development camp

Another Calgary Flames prospect development camp is in the books. The fans who packed WinSport this past week were treated to a dazzling display of talent on the ice; the media got to hear from general manager Craig Conroy on three consecutive days, while also being introduced to some truly impressive young stars in the making.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 4

An attempt at an early July depth chart for the 2026-27 Calgary Flames

Friends, the Calgary Flames have gotten through the busiest time of the National Hockey League’s calendar, navigating the two days of the 2026 NHL Draft, the opening of free agency, and the frenzy of trades we’ve seen surrounding both of those events.

Demetrios Koumontzis News / Inside The Rink / July 5

ECHL: Greensboro Gargoyles Bring Back Demetrios Koumontzis

The Greensboro Gargoyles have announced the return of Demetrios Koumontzis for the upcoming ECHL season. Before turning pro, Koumontzis played for an extremely well-known university located in Tempe, Arizona.

Toronto Maple Leafs News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / July 3

What Should Flames' Fans Expect from Jake Middleton?

The Calgary Flames added a familiar type of NHL defenceman in Jake Middleton. But if Flames fans are looking for offence, they are probably looking in the wrong place.

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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.

Theo Stockselius News / Flamesnation / July 3

Flames prospects Theo Stockselius and Tobias Trejbal named to summer World Junior camp rosters

A pair of Calgary Flames prospects will be heading to summer World Junior evaluation camps for their countries. Earlier this week, it was announced by the Swedish Ice Hockey Association that forward Theo Stockselius will be part of Sweden’s roster for the upcoming World Junior Summer Showcase in late July in Windsor, Ontario.

Chase Harrington News / The Win Column / July 3

Getting to know Calgary Flames 2026 second-round pick Chase Harrington

With their first pick in the second round at the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected winger Chase Harrington out of the WHL at 36th overall. Harrington was ranked as high as 31st on Corey Pronman’s pre-draft rankings and as low as 76th on Elite Prospects rankings.

Connor Zary News / The Win Column / July 3

Connor Zary reportedly hasn’t generated much trade interest

Connor Zary was once considered to be a future core piece for the Calgary Flames, but that doesn’t seem to be the case anymore. Trade rumours surrounding the 24-year-old have been prevalent, as both the team and the player potentially look to move on.

Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / July 2

6 thoughts on the Calgary Flames’ Blake Coleman trade

Just when we thought the NHL would take a break from the news cycle, Craig Conroy drops a bomb on Calgary Flames fans. The Flames’ general manager traded forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 2

The Flames’ rebuild continues to hum along after trading Coleman and Maatta

After a quiet Canada Day, the Calgary Flames set off some fireworks of their own on Thursday by trading veterans Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 2

Flames general manager Craig Conroy breaks down the Blake Coleman trade

The Calgary Flames made a pretty significant trade on Thursday morning, sending forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for blueliner Jake Middleton, a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick.

Blake Coleman News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Flames Trade Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä to Wild for Jake Middleton

The Minnesota Wild made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, acquiring veteran forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Määttä from the Calgary Flames for Jake Middleton and draft picks on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Flames Trade Coleman, Maatta to Wild for Jake Middleton

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Hearing Jake Middleton has been traded by the Wild to Calgary.” He adds, “Coleman and Maatta return.” Elliotte Friedman has confirmed the deal, noting that Calgary is also getting picks back as part of the trade.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 2

Getting to know Calgary Flames 2026 first-round pick Jack Hextall

With the 30th pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected Jack Hextall out of the USHL Hextall hails from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is a right-shot who plays centre.