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Flames Activate Zayne Parekh From IR, Recall Dryden Hunt

The Flames announced a pair of roster moves on Friday. Rookie defenseman Zayne Parekh was activated from injured reserve and subsequently loaned to Canada’s national junior team ahead of the 2026 World Junior Championship, which begins on Boxing Day in Minneapolis and St.

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A Flame From the Past: Bob Boughner

Do you remember Bob Boughner? Every once in a while, we take a look at a player who once played for the Calgary Flames in a series called “A Flame From the Past” .

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 12

Flames roster moves: Jake Bean to IR, Dryden Hunt returns, Zayne Parekh to World Juniors

The Calgary Flames have made a flurry of roster moves over the past day or so, so we thought we’d do a quick rundown of what’s happened. The Flames placed Jake Bean on the injury reserve list on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 12

University student Cole Savage was an injury away from playing goal for the Calgary Wranglers

When you’re in your early 20s, your life can be pretty hectic but your problems are usually pretty straight-forward. Most people in their early 20s are worried about classes, rent, or even just trying to maintain some semblance of a social life while managing their various responsibilities.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Devin Cooley News / The Win Column / December 12

Could the Calgary Flames use Devin Cooley as a potential trade chip?

The story for the Calgary Flames this season has been their histroically bad start. With that comes the conversations regarding what the team is going to do with some of their veterans on the roster.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 12

The Calgary Flames have the hardest remaining schedule

With a record of 6–3–1 in their last ten games, the Flames have rebounded from their porous start. However, in the bigger picture, they moved from 32nd in the league by points percentage to 31st.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 11

What’s Going On In the Pacific Division: The Flames are back in the playoff hunt

Don’t let the Calgary Flames get hot. The Flames are back from the dead, as they’ve gone 6-3-1 in their last 10 to move to just four points out of a playoff spot.

Matvei Gridin News / Breakaway on SI / December 11

Flames Top Prospect Sees Rebuild as Opportunity

Matvei Gridin is a top prospect for the Calgary Flames. The 2024 first-round pick is a highly-skilled forward with the potential to be a top-six forward one day in Calgary.

Dryden Hunt News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 11

Flames reassign Dryden Hunt

The Calgary Flames announced today that they have reassigned forward Dryden Hunt to the club’s AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers. The move ends Hunt’s most recent NHL stint, a period that began on Nov.

Hunter Brzustewicz News / The Win Column / December 11

Hunter Brzustewicz shines in 2025-26 debut

It didn’t take long for Hunter Brzustewicz to make an impact for the Calgary Flames. Called up earlier this week due to an injury to Jake Bean, the 21 year old defenceman played his first game of the 2025-26 season last night against the Red Wings.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 11

Some key Flames prospects are distinguishing themselves this season

Friends, we’re entering mid-December. By this point in the calendar, most major hockey leagues are somewhere between a quarter and a third of the way through their playing schedules.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 11

A history of Calgary Flames at the World Juniors

Over the many years that the World Junior Championship has taken place, hockey fans have seen many star players emerge in the tournament. Recent stars such as Connor Bedard and Leo Carlsson had exceptional tournaments during their junior careers and have now grown into NHL icons.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 11

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames can’t crawl back against Red Wings in 4-3 loss

The Calgary Flames tried their best to dig themselves out of a four goal deficit, but could not crawl back in a 4-3 loss to the visiting Detroit Red Wings.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 10

Wings build 4-goal cushion, hang on to edge Flames

Alex DeBrincat scored twice in a three-point game as the visiting Detroit Red Wings staked a four-goal lead and held on for a 4-3 victory over the Calgary Flames on Wednesday.

Yan Kuznetsov News / The Hockey Writers / December 10

Flames Are Very Lucky They Didn’t Lose Kuznetsov on Waivers

The Calgary Flames have had a very unexpected player help them turn their season around. After struggling immensely through October, the Flames chose to recall defenceman Yan Kuznetsov from the American Hockey League.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 9

Flames News & Rumours: Parekh, Brzustewicz, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Zayne Parekh, as well as prospect Cole Reschny, have both been invited to Canada’s World Junior camp.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / December 8

Gavin McKenna, Zayne Parekh headline Canada's world junior camp roster

Projected top draft pick Gavin McKenna and five players with NHL experience headline Canada's training camp roster for the 2026 IIHF World Junior Championship.

Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / December 7

Three Potential Landing Spots for Flames’ Blake Coleman

With the Calgary Flames sitting near the bottom of the NHL standings, their roster is increasingly being viewed through a trade-deadline lens. While much of the speculation has centered on Rasmus Andersson and Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman has quietly emerged as one of the more intriguing names to watch around the league.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / December 6

Rasmus Andersson Rumors Grow as D-Man Ups Trade Value

Rasmus Andersson is currently playing some of the best hockey this season — and maybe hitting highs in his career. His increased production is creating more trade conversation, and he’s commented on where things stand regarding his future with the team.