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Flames roster news: Mikael Backlund and Jonathan Huberdeau skated with team on Saturday

The Calgary Flames hit the ice for morning skate at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday morning ahead of their meeting with the Detroit Red Wings. And two familiar faces were on the ice for the duration, wearing yellow “no-contact” jerseys: captain Mikael Backlund and alternate captain Jonathan Huberdeau.

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What Could the Acquisition Cost be for Calgary Flames Defenseman Zach Whitecloud

Leafs Morning Take: David Pagnotta, when asked about Calgary Flames defenseman Zach Whitecloud and what it might take to get him, if they decide to move him.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 24

The Flames’ 2004 green hard hat returns as a fan giveaway on Saturday

Pals, this is the final season of hockey at the historic Scotiabank Saddledome. Over the years, the Calgary Flames have played 101 playoff games in the Saddledome, primarily clustered across three lengthy post-season runs.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / October 24

Notes from last game: Devin Cooley plays out of his mind again in Flames’ 2-1 victory over Wild

They’ve let the Calgary Flames get hot. On Thursday, the Calgary Flames defeated the Minnesota Wild 2-1, making them the victors of three of their last four games.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

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The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

Devin Cooley News / Professor Press Box / October 24

Do the Flames Have a Goalie Decision After Cooley's Strong Start?

Sometimes, a hockey team doesn't need to find all the answers at once. Sometimes, it just needs a player to give it a chance to win on a night when the odds aren't especially good.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

Ranking the Flames’ dark jerseys: From the classic reds to the pedestals and Blasty

At some point this season, the Calgary Flames will introduce a fourth jersey into the rotation. On Wednesday, all 32 teams posted a cipher in anticipation for the Hometown Remix jerseys.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 23

Flashback Friday: Flames defeat Red Wings in six during 2004 playoff run

With the Calgary Flames’ home jerseys from the early noughties returning this season, it seems fitting to look at the most memorable playoff run in those jerseys, the 2004 playoffs.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

3 Flames prospects are near the top of their leagues in scoring

Pals, while the Calgary Flames are starting to find their footing in the National Hockey League after a rough start, many of their prospects are performing really well.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

Missing their captain, the Flames battled their way to big team win over the Wild

On Sunday night, the Calgary Flames posted a pretty significant win, beating the defending Stanley Cup champions, the Carolina Hurricanes. However, the

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 23

Comparing the Calgary Flames’ 2026-27 start to 2025–26

What a difference a year can make- or not. For the second straight season, the Calgary Flames have had a historically poor start. After what seemed like a rock-bottom start in 2025-26, Ryan Huska and the Flames managed to top it in 2026-27, although there have been some positives of late.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / October 23

Beyond the Boxscore: Devin Cooley the star of the show again in big win over Minnesota

The Calgary Flames once again got tremendous play out of Devin Cooley as they eked out a 2-1 victory at home against the visiting Minnesota Wild. CF% –

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The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / October 23

3 Takeaways From the Wild’s 2-1 Loss to the Calgary Flames

The Minnesota Wild continued their road trip on Thursday evening, Oct. 22, when they faced the Calgary Flames. They had some good and bad news in the injury

Aydar Suniev News / Field Level Media / October 23

Aydar Suniev shines again, Flames beat Wild

The Calgary Flames scored a pair of power-play goals in the first period, and that proved to be all they needed in a 2-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Wild on Thursday night.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / October 22

Instant Reaction: Flames special teams tame the Wild in Blake Coleman’s return to Calgary

After a few days of practice since their triumph over the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, the Calgary Flames were back in action on Thursday evening when they were faced with another big challenge in the form of the Minnesota Wild.

Mikael Backlund News / Flame for Thought / October 22

What is Mikael Backlund's Status Ahead of Key Clash With the Minnesota Wild?

The Calgary Flames came up with their most impressive win of the year on Sunday, taking down the reigning Stanley Cup Champions 3-2, mvoing their record to 2-6-0 through their first eight games in 2026/27.

Zach Whitecloud News / Flamesnation / October 22

What could the Flames get from the Maple Leafs in a Zach Whitecloud trade?

It’s not a matter of if, but when the Calgary Flames will trade away roster players. While they’ve played better their last three games, a 0-5-0 start to the season has made any chance for a season similar to 2024-25 next to impossible.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 22

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: An early look around the system

With the Flames not living up to the heat in their name, and the Wranglers being one of the best teams in the entire AHL right now, Flames fans need to look towards the future.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 22

An early look at Calgary Flames targets for the 2027 NHL draft

The start of the 2026–27 season has been pretty ugly for the Calgary Flames. With a win against the Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday, they no longer sit in last place in the league.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 23

Flames prospects Alan Shaikhlislamov and Theo Stockselius named to November national junior team rosters

A pair of the Calgary Flames’ European prospects will be participating in under-20 national team events in early November, with one player trying to cement himself on his team’s World Junior entry and the other, well, not able to do so this year.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 21

Flames Prospect Round-Up: Theo Stockselius scores first SHL goal, Ethan Wyttenbach off to a hot start

Ethan Wyttenbach has picked up right where he has left off. After leading the NCAA in scoring last season, totalling 25 goals and 59 points in 40 games, the Flames’ fifth-rounder in 2025 is already on pace to finish with a higher total this season and currently sits third in NCAA scoring.