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Instant Reaction: Flames found lacking against Penguins

The Calgary Flames hosted the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday night at the Saddledome. It didn’t go particularly well for the home side. The Penguins scored first and never trailed, taking advantage of some loose defensive coverage by the Flames in their own zone en route to a 4-1 victory over the Flames.

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Penguins Extinguish the Flames in Calgary

CALGARY — For one night in Saddledome, the Pittsburgh Penguins turned back the clock and treated the Calgary Flames to a master class in finishing. Wednesday night’s 4-1 Penguins victory was more than a scoreline — it was a statement: Pittsburgh still gets results out of its legends, and Calgary still struggles to find consistency.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Flames’ Jonathan Huberdeau out day-to-day with lower-body injury

The Calgary Flames have listed winger Jonathan Huberdeau as day-to-day with a lower-body injury after he did not dress for Wednesday’s game against the Pittsburgh Penguins at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Flamesnation / January 21

Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach nominated for Hobey Baker Award

One of the most exciting young players in the Calgary Flames system has been included as a nominee for college hockey’s most prestigious award. On Wednesday, the long list of initial nominees for the Hobey Baker Award were announced.

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Martin Pospisil News / Daily Faceoff / January 21

Flames’ Martin Pospisil to make season debut Wednesday vs. Penguins

Calgary Flames forward Martin Pospisil is expected to return to the lineup against the Pittsburgh Penguins on Wednesday after missing the first 49 games of the season with a concussion.

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The 25 best NHL agitators of all-time

There's more to hockey than scoring goals and stopping pucks. For some players, putting up points came second to their main task: angering their opponents.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / January 21

NHL Rumors: Nazem Kadri, Blake Coleman, and J.T. Miller

TSN: Teams are wondering what’s next for the Calgary Flames after they traded Rasmus Andersson over the weekend. Darren Dreger said that there are ongoing talks between the Flames and Nazem Kadri‘s camp.

Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Maple Leafs Among Nazem Kadri Suitors After Flames' Blockbuster Trade

The Calgary Flames have officially entered seller territory after offloading star defenseman Rasmus Andersson in a trade with the Vegas Golden Knights, and forward Nazem Kadri is back in the rumor mill.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 21

Will Hunter Brzustewicz need to return to the Wranglers to make room for Zayne Parekh?

The Rasmus Andersson trade has happened and while the dust settles, it’s no secret the Flames are carrying a lot of depth on the right side of their blue line.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / January 22

Flames have one potential trade piece no one is talking about

The Calgary Flames have gotten to work when it comes to selling ahead of the March 6 trade deadline. Such was always expected to be the case with this team heading into the season, and their play through the first half made that decision all the easier for general manager (GM) Craig Conroy.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 21

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: A new prospect enters the villa

With the Rasmus Anderson trade chip finally falling, Flames fans can breathe just a bit easier. The prospect pool for the Calgary Flames looks to get even deeper, with the addition of Wiebe and picks, meaning even more future prospects.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 21

Post-Andersson, who is the Flames’ best trade chip?

The 2025-26 trade deadline is just over six weeks away. On Sunday, the best defenceman on the market was traded, as the Flames sent Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights in exchange for Zach Whitecloud, Abram Wiebe, a top-10 protected 2027 first, and a conditional 2028 pick.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 21

Should the Flames trade Zach Whitecloud or keep him?

The initial reaction to acquiring Zach Whitecloud wasn’t exactly one of open arms and excitement. In fact, it left plenty of people up in arms, as it wasn’t what many had in mind when envisioning a return for Rasmus Andersson.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 21

Flames trade rumours: Nazem Kadri ‘wants to do what’s best’ for Flames, also wants to chase a Cup

The 2026 NHL trade deadline is just over six weeks away. With the Calgary Flames trading Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday, their attention could be looking to trade other veterans on the roster.

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Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Flames Expected to Receive 'Can’t-Miss' Trade Offer for Coleman

The Calgary Flames would prefer to keep Blake Coleman on their roster, but TSN’s Pierre LeBrun notes they can’t commit 100 percent to keeping the veteran forward.

Cullen Potter News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Flames Prospect Cullen Potter Sustains Season-Ending Injury

The Calgary Flames have been dealt bad news for a 2025 first-round pick. Arizona State University centerman Cullen Potter, the 32nd-overall pick in last year’s draft, sustained a season-ending upper-body injury in a January 10th match against Miami University.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 20

Flames trade rumours: ‘potential for more’ Flames trades before deadline

The Calgary Flames got their most pressing piece of business done on Sunday in trading Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights, ending his fantastic tenure in Calgary and a hectic trade saga.

Zach Whitecloud News / NHL Trade Talk / January 20

Zach Whitecloud Might Be Exactly What the Flames Need

Trading Rasmus Andersson was always going to raise eyebrows, and seeing Zach Whitecloud come back in the package left a lot of fans less than impressed.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 20

Flames Recall Martin Pospisil, Reassign Dryden Hunt

The Calgary Flames announced that they’ve recalled forward Martin Pospisil from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers and reassigned Dryden Hunt in a corresponding roster move.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 19

Weegar Hints That Andersson Pushed His Way Out of Calgary

MacKenzie Weegar is too smart to say it outright, but if you listen closely, the picture’s pretty clear: Rasmus Andersson didn’t just leave Calgary. He pushed his way out — and the Calgary Flames didn’t have a lot of leverage to stop it.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

What’s Next for the Calgary Flames After Trading Rasmus Andersson?

The Calgary Flames chose their lane, and the Rasmus Andersson trade to the Vegas Golden Knights on Sunday confirms it. For months, the Flames lived in

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Hockey Writers / January 19

Huberdeau has become a problem for the Flames once again

The 2024-25 season was a redemption ark of sorts for Jonathan Huberdeau. The 31-year-old, acquired in a blockbuster trade that saw Matthew Tkachuk head to the Florida Panthers, was never going to get back to being the 115-point player he was in 2021-22.