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Call-up Brennan Othmann excited for fresh start with the Flames

On Saturday night, forward Brennan Othmann will complete a pretty unique feat. When he makes his debut with the Calgary Flames against the Vancouver Canucks, he’ll be playing on back-to-back days in two separate leagues – he played for the American League’s Calgary Wranglers in Friday’s matinee loss to the Colorado Eagles.

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Flames injury news: Joel Hanley out for remainder of season

Ahead of the Calgary Flames’ final clash of the season with the Vancouver Canucks on Saturday, they announced some injury news. Blueliner Joel Hanley was absent from morning skate and did not have a stall in the locker room.

Joel Hanley News / Daily Faceoff / March 28

Flames’ Joel Hanley to miss rest of 2025-26 season

A premature end of the year for a veteran blueliner out west. When speaking to the media on Saturday, Calgary Flames head coach Ryan Huska revealed that defenseman Joely Hanley will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Brennan Othmann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 28

Flames Recall Brennan Othmann

The Flames will be getting a look at one of their newest prospects for the stretch run. The team announced (Twitter link) that winger Brennan Othmann has been recalled from AHL Calgary.

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How many of the players responsible for the best receiving season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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NHL News / Professor Press Box / March 28

The Differences Between the Flames & the Canucks

From the Vancouver Canucks’ perspective, Saturday’s matchup against the Calgary Flames is about as tricky as it gets. On paper, both teams are near the bottom of the Pacific Division, but the vibes around them couldn’t be more different.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 28

3 Flames first-round picks combining on a goal-scoring play is incredibly rare

Earlier this week, something pretty unique happened for the Calgary Flames. In Tuesday evening’s game against the Los Angeles Kings, 2024 first-round pick Zayne Parekh scored his first NHL goal of the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 28

Recap: Wranglers give up five power play goals in 6-3 loss to the Eagles

The Calgary Wranglers hosted the Colorado Eagles on Friday for some afternoon hockey. The visitors really put the pedal to the metal from puck drop and scored five of their six goals on the power play.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 27

Flashback Friday: Taking a look at all the Flames’ top 10 picks in franchise history

It seems like the Calgary Flames are destined for a top 10 pick in the 2026 draft. Entering Friday’s games, the Flames are nine points out of a playoff spot with a 10-22-3 road record.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 27

Flames’ Sam Honzek confirmed to miss rest of 2025-26

The Calgary Flames are ruling out the return of their 2023 first-round draft pick until next season. On Friday, the team confirmed that forward Sam Honzek will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 27

The Flames probably deserved better in overtime loss against Anaheim

Four games into the Calgary Flames’ homestand, you could probably find nitpicks about each of their first four wins. Yeah, two of their wins came against the Florida Panthers and Tampa Bay Lightning, who each played the night before in Edmonton and had to travel.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 27

NCAA tournament day 1 recap: North Dakota and Quinnipiac move to regional finals, Merrimack heads home

The NCAA National Tournament tournament is officially underway. This tournament, the Calgary Flames have eight representatives on six different teams. On Thursday, five Flames prospects were in action on three teams.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 27

Calgary Flames 2026 Draft Picks: Current Standings and Lottery Odds March 27, 2026

With 10 games left to play and an overhauled roster, the Calgary Flames have seemingly found their stride. In a streak of irony fit for a Seinfeld episode, the Flames finally committed to a rebuild and sold the farm, yet somehow still found themselves pulled towards the mushy middle.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 27

Series preview: Wranglers host Eagles for NextGen Series

Both the Colorado Eagles and Calgary Wranglers are coming off losses to the Coachella Valley Firebirds as they go into their weekend series against each other.

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NHL News / Flamesnation / March 27

Beyond the Boxscore: Ducks snap Flames winning streak with last second game winner

The Calgary Flames got another solid performance in the crease, but could not stop the Anaheim Ducks on the way to a 3-2 overtime loss. CF% – 45.43% ||

NHL News / Flamesnation / March 26

Instant Reaction: Flames grind out a point in overtime loss to Ducks

The Calgary Flames hosted the Anaheim Ducks on Thursday night in the fifth game of their lengthy six game homestand. Facing the division-leading Ducks, the Flames were right there with them.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 26

What do the Calgary Flames have in the Matvei Gridin, Morgan Frost and Matt Coronato line?

We are in the final stretch of the 2025–26 NHL season. The trade deadline has come and gone. The battle for the last few playoff spots is heating up, and with just eleven games left in the season for the Calgary Flames, they are looking to see what they have for the future.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / March 25

Are the Flames Finally Figuring It Out at the Right Time

The funny thing about the Calgary Flames right now is that they’re not exactly dazzling anyone, but they just keep winning hockey games. And at this time of year, that counts for a lot more than style points.

Connor Zary News / The Win Column / March 25

Is Connor Zary’s future with the Calgary Flames in question?

There’s a lot to love about the future of the Calgary Flames right now. With the prospect pool that they have, the team’s current rebuild has the potential for a quick turnaround.

NHL News / Field Level Media / March 25

Flames outlast Kings in shootout for 4th straight win

Yegor Sharangovich scored the shootout-winning goal to give the host Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Kings on Tuesday and run their winning streak to a season-best four games.

NHL News / Yardbarker / March 21

NHL gets it wrong with another discipline decision regarding Panthers' A.J. Greer

The NHL's Department of Player Safety just keeps getting things wrong.

Should Greer face a suspension for his hit on Flames' Connor Zary?

Flames defeat Panthers for seventh straight time at home

Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl in Germany receiving treatment for lower-body injury

Road ahead to make playoffs is a tough one for Senators

Will inexperienced starting goaltenders struggle in the playoffs?

Connor Zary News / NHL Trade Talk / March 21

Zary Hit Lands A.J. Greer a Hearing — But Is It Enough?

As per a statement released by the NHL’s Department of Player Safety, “Florida’s A.J. Greer will have a hearing tomorrow for boarding Calgary’s Connor Zary.” The news comes less than 24 hours after Greer ran Zary into the boards with a hit across the numbers.

Zayne Parekh News / Daily Faceoff / March 20

Has Zayne Parekh's professional debut with the Flames been a disaster?

Calgary Flames defenseman Zayne Parekh thrived at the 2026 World Junior Championships for Canada, finishing the tournament with five goals and eight assists for 13 points in seven games, helping them earn a bronze medal.

Flames prospect Henry Mews resumes skating ahead of return to Michigan

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