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Beyond the Boxscore: Flames’ top players remain quiet in 5-1 loss to Kraken

The Calgary Flames struggled to beat the Seattle Kraken goaltender, only getting one goal in a 5-1 defeat at home. CF% – 57.44%|| SCF% – 52.75%|| HDCF% – 48.66%|| xGF% – 45.77% It’s a Team Game – It was honestly the kind of game you would expect from two teams near the bottom of the standings.

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Zayne Parekh Finds Out Personality Has Limits in the NHL

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh spoke again after Canada’s bronze-medal victory at the World Juniors, his first media availability since his New Year’s Day comments describing NHL players as “robots” with “no personality” in the media.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 6

Mistakes cost Flames in homestand finale loss to Kraken

The Calgary Flames did a lot of good things on Monday night at home against the Seattle Kraken. They scored first. They out-shot the Kraken in all three periods.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 6

Instant Reaction: Flames let points slip away against Kraken

The Calgary Flames played two strong periods against the Seattle Kraken on Monday night. They needed to play three, though. The Kraken survived a strong 40 minutes from the Flames, then took over the game in the third period en route to a 5-1 win over the Flames.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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

The 'Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL 1,600 point club' quiz

The 'Team Canada 2025 Four Nations Face-Off roster' quiz

Owen Say News / Flamesnation / January 5

Flames recall goaltender Owen Say from the AHL’s Wranglers under emergency conditions

As the Calgary Flames hit the ice for warm-up in advance of their game with the Seattle Kraken on Monday night, they announced a transaction. The club has called up goaltender Owen Say from the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers under emergency conditions.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / January 5

World Juniors: Zayne Parekh sets single tournament record for most points by a Canadian defenceman

What a tournament it’s been for Zayne Parekh. While the Calgary Flames’ top prospect won’t be taking home the gold medal, settling for the bronze medal

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 5

Flames News & Rumours: Parekh, Pospisil, Beecher & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Zayne Parekh has caused a bit of a stir with some recent comments he made at the World Junior Championship.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 5

Flames prospect Jacob Battaglia traded in OHL from Kingston to Flint

A prospect in the Calgary Flames system is on the move. On Sunday evening, Daily Faceoff’s Jeff Marek reported that the Ontario Hockey League’s Kingston Frontenacs have traded their captain, Jacob Battaglia, to the Flint Firebirds for eight picks.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 5

Calgary Flames’ midpoint record of the 2025-26 season

We are officially at the halfway mark of the season, with the Calgary Flames sitting seventh in the Western Conference. Let’s look back at the Flames’ first half of the season and compare it to their last season’s midseason record.

William Stromgren News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 5

Flames Recall William Stromgren

The Flames have recalled left wing prospect William Strömgren from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers, per a team announcement. Calgary had been rolling with an open roster spot, so no corresponding transaction is required.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 5

At the halfway mark: Grading the Calgary Flames forward group

The halfway mark of the 2025–26 season is here, and it was a roller coaster first half for the Calgary Flames. After the worst start in franchise history, the team played some solid hockey to close out 2025, climbing their way all the way back to .500 at one point.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / January 5

Rasmus Andersson’s Trade Price Tag Will Make GMs Wince

While most of the trade talk this season has focused on flashy forwards, Rasmus Andersson has quietly become the most coveted prize on the blue line. He isn’t exactly a “sleeper” in the sense that people don’t know him, but he’s a sleeper in how much he could fundamentally change a contender’s fortunes.

Zayne Parekh News / NHL Trade Talk / January 6

Flames players not thrilled with Zayne Parekh’s recent remarks

Apparently, Zayne Parekh‘s recent comments and NHL players being robots and that the Calgary Flames have told him not to have too much personality in his media interviews have created a stir amongst his teammates with the Flames.

World Juniors: Reschny scores, Parekh leads scoring race as Canada breezes past Slovakia

Flames’ John Beecher Suspended One Game

NHL Weekend Trade Rumors: Flames, Canucks, Oilers, Olympics

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 4

Early Nazem Kadri destinations before 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

The Calgary Flames have won five of their last seven games to keep them in the playoff race. Still, the team is three points out of a playoff spot, but four teams stand between them and the last wild card position.