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Could the Calgary Flames facilitate a blockbuster trade with the Dallas Stars?

A lot has happened around the NHL over the last 24 hours, and things are starting to feel hectic. The biggest headline yesterday was the Quinn Hughes trade, which sent the star defenceman to the Minnesota Wild.

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Cole Reschny is poised to make Team Canada’s final World Junior roster

The Calgary Flames currently have one of the deepest prospect pools they’ve had in recent memory, as evidenced by the potential to have two players on Team Canada at the upcoming IIHF World Junior Championship in Minnesota.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 12

8 Flames Players Who Could Be Traded By the Deadline

Though they have recovered from an awful start, the feeling is that the Calgary Flames will be sellers at this year’s trade deadline. How many players they wind up moving on from remains to be seen, but you can get that general manager Craig Conroy will be working the phone lines as the trade deadline approaches.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 12

Flames Activate Zayne Parekh From IR, Recall Dryden Hunt

The Flames announced a pair of roster moves on Friday. Rookie defenseman Zayne Parekh was activated from injured reserve and subsequently loaned to Canada’s national junior team ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship, which begins on Boxing Day in Minneapolis and St.

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Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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NHL News / Flamesnation / December 12

A Flame From the Past: Bob Boughner

Do you remember Bob Boughner? 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” .

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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 / Flamesnation / December 12

Flames roster moves: Jake Bean to IR, Dryden Hunt returns, Zayne Parekh to World Juniors

The Calgary Flames have made a flurry of roster moves over the past day or so, so we thought we’d do a quick rundown of what’s happened. The Flames placed Jake Bean on the injury reserve list on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 12

University student Cole Savage was an injury away from playing goal for the Calgary Wranglers

When you’re in your early 20s, your life can be pretty hectic but your problems are usually pretty straight-forward. Most people in their early 20s are worried about classes, rent, or even just trying to maintain some semblance of a social life while managing their various responsibilities.

Devin Cooley News / The Win Column / December 12

Could the Calgary Flames use Devin Cooley as a potential trade chip?

The story for the Calgary Flames this season has been their histroically bad start. With that comes the conversations regarding what the team is going to do with some of their veterans on the roster.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 12

The Calgary Flames have the hardest remaining schedule

With a record of 6–3–1 in their last ten games, the Flames have rebounded from their porous start. However, in the bigger picture, they moved from 32nd in the league by points percentage to 31st.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 11

What’s Going On In the Pacific Division: The Flames are back in the playoff hunt

Don’t let the Calgary Flames get hot. The Flames are back from the dead, as they’ve gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 to move to just four points out of a playoff spot.

Matvei Gridin News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Flames Top Prospect Sees Rebuild as Opportunity

Matvei Gridin is a top prospect for the Calgary Flames. The 2024 first-round pick is a highly-skilled forward with the potential to be a top-six forward one day in Calgary.

Dryden Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Flames reassign Dryden Hunt

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have reassigned forward Dryden Hunt to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. The move ends Hunt’s most recent NHL stint, a period that began on Nov.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 10

Wings build 4-goal cushion, hang on to edge Flames

Alex DeBrincat scored twice in a three-point game as the visiting Detroit Red Wings staked a four-goal lead and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

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Yan Kuznetsov News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Flames Are Very Lucky They Didn’t Lose Kuznetsov on Waivers

The Calgary Flames have had a very unexpected player help them turn their season around. After struggling immensely through October, the Flames chose to recall defenceman Yan Kuznetsov from the American Hockey League.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Flames News & Rumours: Parekh, Brzustewicz, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Zayne Parekh, as well as prospect Cole Reschny, have both been invited to Canada’s World Junior camp.

Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Three Potential Landing Spots for Flames’ Blake Coleman

With the Calgary Flames sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, their roster is increasingly being viewed through a trade-deadline lens. While much of the speculation has centered on Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman has quietly emerged as one of the more intriguing names to watch around the league.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Rasmus Andersson Rumors Grow as D-Man Ups Trade Value

Rasmus Andersson is currently playing some of the best hockey this season — and maybe hitting highs in his career. His increased production is creating more trade conversation, and he’s commented on where things stand regarding his future with the team.