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The Flames can’t repeat the 'Noah Hanifin mistake' with Rasmus Andersson

The Calgary Flames have played better of late, but remain 31st in the NHL. The goal for this season is clear: to do everything they can for a top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman have become important mentors for young Flames

Over the past many seasons, there’s been a pretty common refrain: if a player is in need of a boost or needs to learn the ropes of two-way hockey, you stick them on Mikael Backlund’s line.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / December 1

Lowly Flames, Preds showing improvement entering clash

It will be a battle to avoid the league basement when the Nashville Predators play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Predators (20 points) sit last in the 32-team NHL, two points back of the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 1

Several key Flames prospects are making progress with the Wranglers

It’s a really interesting time within the Calgary Flames organization. While the National Hockey League club has experienced some turbulence in the standings so far this season, the organization’s player development apparatus is working hard to help turn promising young prospects into players that can help the NHL club.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 1

Measuring the Calgary Flames forward group by 82-game point pace

Despite the Calgary Flames’ winning four of their last six games, their offence remains the worst in the NHL. Through 27 games, the team is averaging just 2.33 goals per game, the lowest rate in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Contender’s Trade Link To Nazem Kadri Could Be NHL’s Nightmare

Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames have been playing better hockey in recent weeks, but their dreadful 5-13-3 start to the season put them so far behind the eight-ball that getting back into even just the wild-card mix feels impossible.

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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 1

The Calgary Flames Busy November and PR Nightmare

The Calgary Flames had themselves a busy November. Overall, they wrapped up the month with a 7–6–2 record after losing to the Carolina Hurricanes 1–0 in overtime.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 1

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames offence dries back up in 1-0 overtime loss to Carolina

The Calgary Flames played a remarkably low event game with little to no offence generated on the way to a 1-0 overtime loss. CF% – 34.7%|| SCF% – 39.24%|| HDCF% – 42.04%|| xGF% – 45.68% It’s a Team Game – In games where very little occurs a single extra chance can change percentages in a volatile direction.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 30

Instant Reaction: Flames battle for a point in Carolina

On Sunday afternoon, the Calgary Flames headed to Raleigh, North Carolina to play their fourth game of their five game road trip when they visited the Carolina Hurricanes.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

NHL Rumours: Calgary Flames Veteran Forward Could Get Interest

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The holiday season has started, and teams are figuring out where they stand. Some clubs are trying to fight their way back into contention.

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / November 30

Flames general manager Craig Conroy on his plan to build a contender: ‘Nothing’s changed’

On Friday, the Calgary Flames announced some news. Well, not new to them, but new to everyone else, as they announced previously agreed-up extensions for four key members of their hockey operations apparatus – most prominently general manager Craig Conroy.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / November 30

NHL Rumors: Are Rasmus Andersson’s Days With the Calgary Flames Numbered?

Sportsnet: Eric Francis, when asked about Rasmus Andersson, and what his future may hold with the Calgary Flames. Will the losing finally get Andersson?

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Flames Defenceman Rasmus Andersson Has Vastly Improved His Trade Value

The Calgary Flames don’t appear to be interested in being sellers. At least, not yet. A pair of recent interviews from president of hockey operations Don Maloney made it clear that this team isn’t interested in moving out veterans such as Nazem Kadri, as it appears they are still trying to salvage their 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Flames ink entire front office to 2-year extension despite dreadful start

The Calgary Flames are in second-to-last place at U.S. Thanksgiving, a sign that things are going poorly. With just 19 points in 25 games, there are a lot of questions to answer in Alberta.

Craig Conroy News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Flames announce two-year extensions to Craig Conroy, senior hockey management staff

The Calgary Flames have announced the two-year extensions that they’ve given to general manager Craig Conroy and his senior staff of president Don Maloney, senior vice president of hockey operations & assistant GM Dave Nonis, and VP of hockey operations and assistant GM Brad Pascall.

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Rasmus Andersson News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Rasmus Andersson generating interest as Flames continue to slide out of playoff picture

While the Calgary Flames have seen some improvement in recent games, a chance at a playoff spot still seems very slim. The rest of the Western Conference is keeping pace, if not exceeding the Flames, which means they’ll have to start looking towards the trade deadline at some point.

Craig Conroy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

Flames set to make expected move with GM Craig Conroy

Flames ownership appears happy with the work Conroy has done thus far.

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Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

The Flames have to pick a direction

The Flames are expected to be active in the trade market, but don’t expect a complete teardown.

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Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Flames Facing Fallout From Self-Inflicted Controversy

The Calgary Flames are dealing with a storm they largely created themselves. As Elliotte Friedman noted on the most recent episode of 32 Thoughts, the organization unintentionally “poured gasoline on the fire” with a pair of interviews that went viral, sparking speculation, frustration, and a lot of noise across the Canadian market.

Samuel Honzek News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek underwent surgery on Thursday to address an upper-body injury and will miss up to six months while recovering, according to multiple reports.

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