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Report: The Calgary Flames were never going to offer sheet Bowen Byram

The Calgary Flames are weak at left defence, and it’s no secret they’ve been trying to address this issue this offseason. Virtually every left defenceman whose name has hit the market has been linked to the Flames.

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Calgary Wranglers announce 2025-26 season schedule

Everyone, start your planning. The American Hockey League released its 2025-26 regular season schedule on Thursday. Embedded within their massive league-wide schedule are 72 games that encompass the fourth season for the Calgary Flames’ AHL farm club, the Calgary Wranglers.

NHL News / Blade of Steel / July 10

Elliotte Friedman Reveals Key Update on Nazem Kadri's Potential Return to Maple Leafs

Nazem Kadri has been connected to a return to Toronto this off-season, but now Elliotte Friedman has shut down any reports that he wants to leave Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 10

A statistical look at the Flames’ 2025 NHL Draft class

The Calgary Flames made eight selections at last weekend’s 2025 NHL Draft. It was the third draft with Craig Conroy as general manager. And for the second consecutive year, the feedback from the scouting community is that the Flames did a pretty good chop continuing to stock their cupboards.

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The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz

Can you name every winner of the Hart Trophy, which honors the most valuable player in the NHL, since 1983?

The 'NHL Vezina Trophy winners' quiz

The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 10

The Flames can’t make the same mistake with Connor Zary that they did with Sam Bennett

Every organization in the NHL is bound to make some mistakes. The Calgary Flames have made a few, especially over the last decade. One mistake that has come back to haunt the club is giving up on their highest draft pick in franchise history, Sam Bennett.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / The Win Column / July 10

Flames 2025 Draft profile: Ethan Wyttenbach

With the 144th overall pick, the Calgary Flames drafted forward Ethan Wyttenbach out of the USHL. Being another winger prospect, Wyttenbach is undersized but possesses incredible skill as a player.

Henry Thrun News / The Win Column / July 10

The Calgary Flames should trade for San Jose Sharks defenceman Henry Thrun

The Calgary Flames are one of the teams that have an abundance of both cap space and opportunity for players. This gives the team maximum flexibility to acquire players who are lower-risk, younger players with high potential upside in need of a change in scenery.

Cullen Potter News / Flamesnation / July 10

Flames prospect Cullen Potter named to American roster for World Junior Summer Showcase

Every year in late July, USA Hockey hosts an event known as the World Junior Summer Showcase, which serves as a summer evaluation camp for Canada, the United States, Sweden and Finland in advance of the impending World Junior Championship tournament over the winter holidays.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

2025-26 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Calgary Flames’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / July 10

Summer Series: Calgary Flames Defining Moment

Hockey and sports in general can be broken down into moments. Some moments are bigger than others and chart the course of a franchise and an entire league.

Cullen Potter News / The Win Column / July 9

Cullen Potter named to Team USA World Junior Summer Showcase team

This afternoon USA Hockey announced their roster for the upcoming summer showcase for this winters World Junior team and Calgary Flames prospect, Cullen Potter, will be joining the team when the camp kicks off at the end of this month.

Sam Morton News / Daily Faceoff / July 9

Flames re-sign Sam Morton to one-year, two-way contract

The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a one-year, two-way contract with restricted free agent forward Sam Morton, the club announced Wednesday morning.

Sam Morton News / Flamesnation / July 9

Flames re-sign centre Sam Morton to one year, two-way deal ($775,000)

The Calgary Flames have re-signed one of their more promising young centres. Per the club, they’ve re-signed centre Sam Morton, a restricted free agent, to a one year, two-way deal worth $775,000 at the NHL level.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 9

Flames blueline prospect Mace’o Phillips could be a nice compliment to the team’s puck-moving defenders

Within two seconds of meeting Calgary Flames prospect Mace’o Phillips, two things are immediately evident. One, he’s a gigantic human being. He was listed by the National Hockey League during the draft process at 6’6″ and 233 pounds and, in person, he towers over just about everybody he meets.

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The 'NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year winners' quiz

The 'NBA Rookies of the Year' quiz

The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'Active non-US born NBA points leaders' quiz

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 9

An early look at the Calgary Flames’ 2026 UFA and RFA class

Calgary Flames General Manager Craig Conroy will have a handful of decisions to make in next year’s offseason. There will be multiple key players to extend next offseason, including goaltender Dustin Wolf.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 9

The 2025 NHL Draft 'finalized' four Calgary Flames trades made over the last three seasons

The 2025 NHL Draft was another good one for the Flames as they continue on with their roster reset. We now have ‘finalized’ four deals made by the Calgary Flames over the last three seasons.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 9

Good news, the NHL and NHLPA have extended the CBA through the 2029-30 season

Peace in our time! Friends, I’ve been covering the National Hockey League and the Calgary Flames for awhile. Heck, the first season I covered after joining FlamesNation, 2012-13, was delayed by several months and shortened because of a lockout.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / July 9

Flames’ most realistic trade acquisition in 2025 NHL offseason

The Calgary Flames have missed the playoffs for a third straight season. While that is discouraging, they have draft capital, quality pieces in place, and cap space to make a change.

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / July 8

Revisiting Craig Conroy’s trades as Flames general manager

Folks, the 2025 NHL Draft was Craig Conroy’s third as general manager of the Calgary Flames. Since taking the helm, Conroy has made 14 trades. With the draft behind us, we have a decent sense of how Conroy’s many trades have shaped up.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 8

Worst 10 seasons by Calgary Flames players since 2007–08

A few weeks ago, The Athletic’s Dom Luszczyszyn released a spreadsheet ranking every NHL player’s net ratings from 2007–08 to the most recent 2024–25 season.

Rasmus Andersson News / Athlon Sports / July 7

Flames' Rasmus Andersson Trade Rumors Get Major Update

As the NHL offseason continues, we could just be starting to see some movement via the trade market. Most of the main free agents are off the board, and teams are now looking to trades to improve their roster.

Rasmus Andersson News / Blade of Steel / July 6

Top Defenseman Rasmus Andersson Scratches One Canadian Team from Trade List

Rasmus Andersson appears to be on the move in the very near future, and now, it's been revealed that one Canadian team showing interest is on his no-trade list.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 5

Flames’ Goalies Prosvetov & Cooley Set to Compete for Backup Role Behind Wolf

As part of the NHL’s annual free agent frenzy, longtime Calgary Flames backup goaltender Dan Vladar signed a two-year, $6.7 million contract with the Philadelphia Flyers.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / July 5

NHL Rumours: Dustin Wolf Extension and Rasmus Andersson Trade Would Alter Calgary Flames Future Defensively

In this edition of NHL rumours, we check in on the Calgary Flames. They appear to be staying busy this offseason. Recently, reports are circulating about a potential contract extension for goaltender Dustin Wolf. Meanwhile, defenceman Rasmus Andersson continues to draw trade interest from several Western Conference contenders.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 4

Insider provides update on Flames' interest in trading Nazem Kadri

Given that many teams have struck out in their attempt to secure a top-six center this summer due to a limited market, some have turned their eyes toward Calgary Flames’ Nazem Kadri as a potential option on the trade market.

Flames prospect Theo Stockselius selected by Seattle in the 2025 CHL Import Draft

‘I’m trying to play in the NHL’: Flames top prospect Zayne Parekh is very clear about his goals

Grading each of the Flames’ three major extensions this off-season