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Opportunity knocks for Flames prospect Carter King at 2025 training camp

When we compiled our annual summer prospect rankings here at FlamesNation, Carter King didn’t crack the top 20. That’s not meant as a slight against King.

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Flames’ penalty kill looks to build off strong finish after tough year

When it came to the Calgary Flames’ special teams last season, it was bad no matter the situation. Any time the referee’s arm went up, it usually wasn’t good news for Calgary.

Elias Lindholm News / The Win Column / September 18

Revisiting the Elias Lindholm trade and how it has affected the Calgary Flames

Sometimes you look at a trade that happened a while ago and think about how it affected both teams involved. For one team, it is looked at as a great trade that has set them up both now and in the future so incredibly well.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 18

Examining the three Calgary Flames training camp groups and what it means for their lineup

The Calgary Flames open training camp this morning, with on-ice and off-ice sessions scheduled all week in anticipation of their first preseason game on Sunday.

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The 'NHL all-time goals leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 30-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 18

Mikael Backlund called Craig Conroy to request a contract extension: ‘It was an easy decision for us to decide to stay’

Two summers ago, Calgary Flames forward Mikael Backlund was faced with a big decision about his future. After weighing his options, he opted to sign a contract extension and become the club’s captain.

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The 20 NHL players under the most pressure for the 2025-26 season

Every NHL player faces some degree of pressure. Even Aleksander Barkov, who has captained the Florida Panthers to back-to-back titles. However, some players certainly face more pressure than most, and of course inherently some players are facing the most pressure.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / September 18

Calgary Flames Re-Sign Long-Tenured Forward

The Calgary Flames have some exciting news to help kick off training camp. They have announced that Mikael Backlund signs an extension to stay on with the club.

Mikael Backlund News / The Hockey Writers / September 18

Calgary Flames Extend Mikael Backlund to 2-Year Deal

Forward Mikael Backlund, now 36 years old, has spent his entire NHL career with the Calgary Flames. Set to become a free agent on July 1, 2026, the captain had ample time to sign a new deal, but he got negotiations out of the way as soon as possible.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

Flames announce 2025-26 training camp roster

The Calgary Flames kicked off the main portion of 2025-26’s training camp on Wednesday with medicals and fitness testing. They also released their camp roster and schedule for this year’s crop of prospective Flames.

Mikael Backlund News / Daily Faceoff / September 17

Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two-year extension

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension with center and team captain Mikael Backlund, the club announced Wednesday afternoon.

Mikael Backlund News / Flamesnation / September 17

Flames sign captain Mikael Backlund to two year extension ($3.25 million AAV) starting in 2026-27

The Calgary Flames have locked up one of their most important players for another two seasons. On Wednesday, as training camp began, the Flames announced that they’ve signed a two year contract extension with captain Mikael Backlund.

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The 'Switch-hitter single-season HR leaders' quiz

The 'Active three-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

Flames’ power play remains a work in progress heading into new season

Last season was filled with exciting storylines, with the Calgary Flames narrowly missing the playoffs in a year when they were expected to be well out of the race.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

Sportsnet adds Brendan Parker as part of Flames regional broadcast announcement

Friends, for years, Brendan Parker has been a steady part of your Calgary Flames media diet, through his roles first at Global Calgary and later as a host on FlamesTV.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 17

Four big questions surrounding the Calgary Flames

While some teams come into the 2025–26 season with a clear outlook on where they stand, the Calgary Flames are not one of them. With plenty of major questions surrounding the team and organization, the Flames could swing any which way this year.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 17

Changes that took place in the Calgary Flames hockey operations department ahead of the 2025-26 season

There are always a number of changes to organizations in the summer. This summer, the Flames made a change to their Assistant GM ranks, as well as multiple changes to their coaching staff in both the NHL and AHL levels.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 17

The Flames’ European prospects are impressing early in the season

Gang, it’s September, and five of the Calgary Flames’ prospects are already playing regular season games in scenic Europe. Their two Russian goaltenders have played a little bit, and they’re rotating starts for their respective teams.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / September 16

Putting Dustin Wolf’s new Flames extension in context

Last week, the Calgary Flames made a big splash, signing netminder Dustin Wolf to a gigantic seven year extension worth $7.5 million per season. In making that move, general manager Craig Conroy locked his team’s starting netminder in until 2032-33.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / September 14

Rasmus Andersson Trade Could Take a Surprising Turn

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson continues to dominate headlines in Calgary as speculation grows over his future with the organization. Following the news that young goalie Dustin Wolf signed a seven-year extension, Andersson’s situation remains unresolved, with trade rumors swirling even as training camp approaches.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / September 13

Bold Calgary Flames predictions for the 2025-26 NHL season

The Calgary Flames are preparing for an important 2025-26 season. The likes of Nazem Kadri and Dustin Wolf nearly led this team to a playoff spot as a rookie.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 12

Projecting Flames’ Forwards Point Totals for 2025-26 Season

This season, the Calgary Flames are looking to build on an impressive 2024-25 campaign. Despite missing the playoffs, the Flames exceeded expectations, missing the postseason by a single point.