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The Flames have reliably found effective NHL players with recent first-round picks

Pals, there was a period of time where the Calgary Flames had issues with their first-round draft picks. There were chunks of time in the 1990s and 2000s where their first-rounders didn’t often become NHL regulars, or even play games.

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Flames announce schedule for new, shorter 2026-27 pre-season

Friends, pre-season is hockey is generally something to be endured, not enjoyed. Sure, you get to see some players pull on a Calgary Flames jersey for the first time and test out how close they are to being fully-fledged National Hockey League players, but the quality of hockey can be variable.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 18

The Flames have bought out seven players in their history

Way, way back after the 2004-05 lockout, the National Hockey League and the players’ association hammered out a new collective bargaining agreement. As part of that agreement, they introduced a structure for conducting contract buyouts.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 18

FN AHL Report Cards: Carter Wilkie split his first pro season between the Rush and Wranglers

Calgary-born player, Carter Wilkie played his first pro season between the Wranglers and Rush and definitely used the season to get his feet wet in this new level of play.

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The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The NHL began awarding the Conn Smythe Trophy to the most valuable player of the postseason beginning in the 1965 season. How many of the past winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

The '5+ goal Stanley Cup Finals' quiz

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 18

The Flames’ pending free agents trending towards testing the market

A lot of attention around the Calgary Flames is being paid to the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft. And with good reason! The Flames own 11 picks, including two first-rounders, and it could be a very important two days for the future of the organization.

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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.

NHL News / NHL Trade Talk / June 17

This Flames & Stars Blockbuster Actually Worked for Both Teams

Now, thirty years later, that 1995 blockbuster where the Calgary Flames sent Joe Nieuwendyk to the Dallas Stars for a freshly drafted Jarome Iginla (plus Corey Millen) still holds up as one of the cleanest, fairest big-name swaps the NHL has ever seen.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 17

4 biggest NHL Draft busts ever selected at sixth overall

The sixth overall pick. It’s not as high as the Calgary Flames had hoped to select in this year’s draft, but it’s where they landed. Unless they make some sort of blockbuster deal before, or on, June 26, that’s where they will make their pick.

Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / June 17

The Flames are keeping their Blake Coleman options open: LeBrun

Gang, actions speak louder than words. And while the Calgary Flames may occasionally be hesitant to proclaim such, the hockey club is in a rebuild. Since Craig Conroy became general manager in 2023, he’s parted ways via trade with a slew of established, veteran National Hockey League players.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 17

For the first time ever, Flames games won’t air on CBC in 2026-27

Way, way back in 1980, the Atlanta Flames moved north and became the Calgary Flames. And ever since then, a good chunk of their regular season and playoff games have been available – for free – on the public airwaves courtesy the Canadian Broadcasting Corporations.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 17

Flames open with second-worst 2026-27 Stanley Cup odds

The Stanley Cup has been handed out for the 2025-26 season and the National Hockey League ecosystem is getting ready for the hockey calendar to flip over to 2026-27.

Blake Coleman News / NHL on ClutchPoints / June 16

Flames rumors: The 1 condition that could lead to Blake Coleman trade

There were multiple changes to the Calgary Flames this season, including the trades of Nazem Kadri back to the Colorado Avalanche along with the trade of MacKenzie Weegar, whom they acquired as part of the blockbuster deal for Matthew Tkachuk in 2022, to the Utah Mammoth.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 16

Why the Flames probably won’t pursue NHL buyouts this summer

Friends, the Stanley Cup has been awarded for the 2025-26 season, with Mark Jankowski and the Carolina Hurricanes victorious after two lengthy months of post-season play.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 16

How many picks should the Flames make in the 2026 NHL Draft?

Folks, over the last few years, the Calgary Flames have traded away a lot of veteran players in exchange for prospects and draft choices. As a result, they’ve made a lot of draft picks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 15

Flames co-owner Alvin Libin passes away at age 95

The Calgary Flames shared some sad news on Monday, announcing that co-owner Alvin Libin has passed away at the age of 95. In the media release, Calgary

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Parker Bell News / Flamesnation / June 15

FN AHL Report Cards: Parker Bell’s results didn’t match the effort he put in last season

Parker Bell wasn’t the new guy on the Calgary Wranglers anymore this season. He was eyed as a player with a lot of potential in his contract year and hoped for a breakout performance to put himself in a more favourable position among potential forward call-ups.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / June 15

Top trade chips for the Calgary Flames this offseason

With the 2026 Stanley Cup Finals over, focus now shifts towards the offseason. The Calgary Flames aren’t expected to be too busy, but they’re still a notable team to watch when it comes to player movement.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 15

Flames select Swedish forward Viggo Bjorck and Finnish defender Juho Piiparinen in FloHockey’s mock draft

As the 2026 NHL Entry Draft nears, it seems the jury is still out on who the Calgary Flames will take with their two first-round picks. The latest mock draft this week comes from FloHockey‘s Chris Peters, who predicted the full first round on Friday with Elite Prospects’ Cam Robinson on the Called Up podcast.

Miikka Kiprusoff News / Professor Press Box / June 14

Throwaway Trade Made Kiprusoff the Best Goalie in Flames History

Every so often in hockey, a move happens that doesn’t feel big at the time — and then becomes the moment everything changed. For the Calgary Flames, that moment was the acquisition of Miikka Kiprusoff.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 14

Why the Flames will likely select a goalie in the 2026 NHL Draft

Pals, not a lot worked for the Calgary Flames during the 2025-26 season. But with the emergence of Calgary Wranglers starting netminder Devin Cooley as a pretty dang good backup at the National Hockey League level behind starter Dustin Wolf, the Flames had a goaltending pairing they felt pretty good about.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / June 14

Flames Draft 2026: A history of the 36th overall pick

The Calgary Flames are set to pick back-to-back at the end of June. Barring any trades, the Flames will have four second round picks. Along with the Vegas Golden Knights’ first rounder, the Flames are set to have three picks in the 30s, potentially three in a span of five picks.

Craig Conroy News / The Win Column / June 14

How does Craig Conroy compare to the 21st-century GMs?

Craig Conroy recently celebrated the third anniversary of his appointment as the Calgary Flames General Manager. Conroy’s early years in the lead role have been poor on the ice, but could lead to future success.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / June 12

Flames are positioned for a busy offseason

The Calgary Flames could be one of the NHL’s most fascinating teams this summer, as they remain among the few teams firmly entrenched in a rebuild. What makes Calgary unique is not that they’re rebuilding, but where they are in the process.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 10

Flames Reaching Crossroads With Many Prospects on Expiring Contracts

All of the Calgary Flames’ focus recently has been on scouting the 2026 NHL Draft class. Obviously, for good reason, with them having a league-leading 12 picks to make in the draft at the end of June, along with the Nashville Predators and the Chicago Blackhawks.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 9

Calgary Flames Will Soon Be a Top Destination for Free Agents

It’s no secret that it’s been quite some time since the Calgary Flames have been a true Stanley Cup contender. This organization won its first and only championship in 1989, and last advanced to the Cup Final in 2004.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / June 8

Flames’ Targets With 3rd-Round Picks in 2026 NHL Draft

The 2026 NHL Entry Draft is fast approaching, and the Calgary Flames are loaded with eight picks in the first three rounds of the draft. Over the next few days here at The Hockey Writers, we’ll look at some prospects the Flames can target with each of the selections they own in the draft.