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No, Connor Zary does not need a fresh start elsewhere

Those were reportedly the parting words from Calgary Flames head coach Darryl Sutter to Sam Bennett as he packed his bags for Sunrise to join the Florida Panthers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 29

FN Draft Profiles: WHL playmaker Markus Ruck could be the forward the Flames need

The Ruck Twins, Liam and Markus of the Medicine Hat Tigers, have been making headlines in the hockey world lately, with their equally impressive skill and the fact that they have rarely (if ever) played on a different team in their entire hockey careers.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / May 29

Calgary Flames’ Targets With No. 6 Pick in 2026 NHL Draft

The Calgary Flames are loaded with eight picks in the first three rounds of the 2026 NHL Entry Draft. Over the next few days, we’ll look at some prospects the Flames should target, starting with the most important: the sixth overall pick.

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The 'Playoff power play goal leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players with the most power play goals in the Stanley Cup Playoffs for each NHL franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Matvei Gridin News / Flamesnation / May 28

FN Report Cards: Matvei Gridin burst on the scene in a big way

When the 2025-26 season started there were expectations to see a 19 year old play some NHL games in Calgary. What was unexpected is that they got quality performances from not just one, but two teenagers, as Matvei Gridin burst on to the professional scene in a big way. Let’s look at the ascension of the 28th overall pick from the 2024 NHL Draft.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 28

FN Draft Profiles: Jack Hextall is right-shot centre and a weapon on the power play

Right-shot centres have been a desired addition for the Flames over the past couple of seasons. They have been desperately searching for a game-changing centre to round out the top six.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / May 28

The 2027 NHL Draft Lottery is now crucial for the Calgary Flames’ rebuild

Flames fans are still not over the 2026 NHL draft lottery outcome. In fact, they may not be until next year’s lottery draw goes down. In losing the 2026 lottery while also moving down to sixth overall, the Flames have found themselves once again drafting outside the top five.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 27

World Championships Recap Day 12: Team USA wins their must-win game, Team Slovakia does not

All five Calgary Flames were in action on the final day of the preliminary round. Three of the five Flames played in a “must-win” game. Two of them managed to do that, but the other saw his team lose its playoff round spot on the final day.

Martin Frk News / Flamesnation / May 27

FN AHL Report Cards: Martin Frk blasted his way to 30 goal campaign this season

Martin Frk worked through a lot this season. Disappointing team performance, keeping up with the pace as an older player and a growing family. Despite “excuses” that may have caused Frk to take a step back, he rose to the occasion and led the way in goals for the Calgary Wranglers.

Devin Cooley News / Flamesnation / May 27

FN Report Cards: Devin Cooley made himself a lot of fans this year

When the pre-season started for the 2025-26 campaign the Calgary Flames knew who would be their starting goaltender, but questions remained about who would be the backup.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 27

Free Agent Focus: Calgary Flames

Free agency is just over a month away, and teams are looking ahead to when it opens. Even with the UFA crop being thinned out in recent months, there will be some quality veterans set to hit the open market in July, while many teams also have key restricted free agents to re-sign.

Owen Say News / Flamesnation / May 26

FN AHL Report Cards: Owen Say carried Wranglers workload before season-ending injury

Owen Say came to Calgary after the completion of his season at the University of Notre Dame in 2024-25. His deal kicked in this season and he spent the year with the Wranglers before he was shut down due to injury.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 26

FN Draft Profiles: Mathis Preston’s powerful shot could help the Flames increase their goal count

With the Calgary Flames holding two first round draft picks, a player like Vancouver Giants forward Mathis Preston might be exactly what the team might go for.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 26

Flames will don pair of new red jerseys, a Saddledome tribute and a 2004 throwback, in 2026-27: report

Friends, a couple days ago, our pals at Icethetics provided an update on the long-rumoured launch of the National Hockey League’s Hometown Remix alternate jersey line for the 2026-27 season.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 26

World Championships Recap Day 11: Team USA and Team Slovakia need a regulation win on Tuesday to punch ticket to playoff round

Just like that, there is one more day remaining in the preliminary round of the 2026 IIHF World Championships. Two Calgary Flames were in action, as Devin Cooley and Matt Coronato’s Team USA defeated Team Hungary.

Nick Cicek News / Flamesnation / May 26

FN AHL Report Cards: Nick Cicek’s natural leadership shined in his first season in Calgary

Nick Cicek brought experience between the AHL and NHL and wisdom beyond his years to the Calgary Wranglers this year. He was named to the leadership group right off the bat and proved night in and night out how he earned that role.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / May 25

2 More Calgary Flames Players Who Should Be Untouchable

Anthony Di Marco of Daily Faceoff recently reported that the Calgary Flames have four untouchable players on their roster, but are open to conversations about anyone else, according to sources.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 25

Flames to wear red ‘Saddledome tribute’ alternate jersey in 2026-27: report

A new league-wide alternate jersey program is set to launch for the 2026-27 season and, as a result, the Calgary Flames are expected to have a brand-new alternate jersey, per a report from the fine folks at Icethetics.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 25

World Championships Recap Day 10: Team Canada defeats Team Slovakia, Team Finland remains perfect in the tournament

There are just two days remaining in the 2026 IIHF World Championship preliminary round. On Sunday, three Calgary Flames were in action, with two of them playing against one another.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 24

FN Draft Profiles: William Hakansson is a big Swedish shutdown defender

In recent years, the Calgary Flames have added some exciting young right-shot defencemen via the NHL Draft and some key trades. But as the Flames learned over Jarome Iginla’s career: it can be a challenge finding the perfect compliment to your high-end talents.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / May 24

Flames Want To Move Up From Sixth Overall In Draft

A hot market for top-five picks in the 2026 NHL Draft is beginning to form. On the heels of reports that the St. Louis Blues want to crack into the top 10, it appears the Calgary Flames could stand in their way.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 24

The Flames are looking to move up at the draft

After a challenging regular season that saw them finish with a 34-39-9 record as the fourth-worst team in the NHL, the Calgary Flames were hoping to finally get some good luck in the NHL Draft lottery.

Kirill Zarubin News / Daily Faceoff / May 22

Flames sign Kirill Zarubin to three-year, entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed goaltending prospect Kirill Zarubin to a three-year, entry-level contract, the club announced Friday afternoon. Zarubin,

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / May 20

Flames Outline Offseason Strategy to Obtain One Thing They Need

The Calgary Flames are still in the midst of a rebuild, which will likely rule them out of the free-agent market this summer. According to recent comments by Flames general manager Craig Conroy, the organization has a different plan to get what they need — more offensive production.

Ryan Huska News / The Hockey Writers / May 20

Huska May Not Have Much Leash Left with the Flames

The Calgary Flames missed the playoffs for the fourth-straight year this season. That also means that Ryan Huska, who was hired as the team’s head coach prior to the 2023-24 campaign, has yet to coach this team to the postseason in three opportunities.