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How have the Flames’ 2023 draft choices progressed so far?

Gang, we’re creeping gradually up on the 2026 NHL Draft, taking place June 26 & 27 remotely from Buffalo, New York. It’s the fourth draft under the guidance of general manager Craig Conroy, and the Flames have oodles and oodles of picks.

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FN AHL Report Cards: Dryden Hunt had career year despite the challenges his teams faced

Dryden Hunt wrapped up his fourth season in the Calgary Flames organization this season and served as one of the Wranglers’ alternate captains. He signed a two year, two way contract extension last June and continued to serve his role as a buffer between the NHL and AHL through this season.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / May 14

FN Report Cards: Dustin Wolf experienced a sophomore slump but really just on the road

Heading into a sophomore season can be a daunting task for an NHL goalie coming off a successful rookie campaign. The Calder Trophy runner-up last season, Calgary Flames netminder Dustin Wolf set the bar high on a team where expectations were generally low across the board.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 13

Patience is key for the Flames’ offseason

The Calgary Flames took a significant step back in 2025-26, although last season was more about how much they overperformed instead of this season being an underperformance.

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The 'Points leaders by NHL team' quiz

Can you name every NHL franchise's all-time leader in points in five minutes?

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Joel Hanley News / Flamesnation / May 13

FN Report Cards: Joel Hanley was valuable veteran depth in 2025-26

Every National Hockey League team has a veteran or two who don’t get a ton of fanfare, but are quietly hugely important to making that team tick. The best teams have a bunch of them.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Daniil Miromanov News / Flamesnation / May 13

FN AHL Report Cards: Daniil Miromanov helped the other Russian prospects smooth their transition into pro

Daniil Miromanov entered the last season of his contract this year and needed to establish himself and set himself apart with the Calgary Flames if he were to remain at the NHL level.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Win Column / May 13

Can Jonathan Huberdeau bounce back In 2026-27?

Since being acquired by the Calgary Flames in a trade for Matthew Tkachuk, Jonathan Huberdeau has struggled to find his footing in the Blue Sky City, and 2026-27 is a big year for the veteran.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 13

FN Draft Profiles: Malte Gustafsson is a big Swedish blueliner who could compliment Calgary’s puck-movers

Gang, for as long as I can remember, the annual challenge for the Calgary Flames was finding the right centre for Jarome Iginla. You see, Iginla, currently special advisor to general manager Craig Conroy after a Hall of Fame-level NHL career, was really great at hockey.

Morgan Frost News / Flamesnation / May 12

FN Report Cards: Morgan Frost made a jump in scoring and face-off success

The Calgary Flames wanted standout centres in the 2025-26 season and found one in Morgan Frost. He showed growth in his game this year in both his face-off stats and point production capabilities and was an exciting player to watch down the stretch of a disappointing season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 12

Who do NHL draft experts think the Flames should target at 28th overall?

The Calgary Flames may not have won the first-overall pick this year, but the team still boasts two picks in the first round. In June, Calgary will select at 6th and 28th overall, with a chance to bring in some top talent for their continued rebuild.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / May 12

Ranking the Calgary Flames’ best top-five draft picks

The draft lottery took place earlier this week, with the Calgary Flames holding the fourth-best odds to move up. It looked like they had a good chance to pick in the top three for the first time since moving to Calgary.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 11

FN Report Cards: Sam Honzek took a step in injury-shortened season

If there’s one person in the Calgary Flames organization that’s owed a bit of a respite from rough injury luck, it’s 2023 first-round pick Sam Honzek. A product of Trenin, Slovakia, Honzek was limited to 43 games in 2022-23 – his draft year – after suffering a skate cut during the World Juniors.

Adam Klapka News / Flamesnation / May 11

Flames forward Adam Klapka a surprise cut from Czechia’s World Championships roster

On Friday night, the World Championships will kick off in Zurich and Fribourg, Switzerland, including a clash between Czechia and the United States in Zurich.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 10

Could Joel Farabee fill Blake Coleman’s shoes with the Flames?

Friends, Blake Coleman is a really valuable member of the Calgary Flames. He plays hard. He scores timely goals. He kills penalties. He’s been on the power play from time to time.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 10

Etienne Morin and Jeremie Poirier’s connection pre and post-dates the Calgary Wranglers

Etienne Morin came to Calgary off a Gilles-Corteau Trophy win with the Moncton Wildcats and ready to kick his professional career into gear. His first year pro had some growing pains and some lessons learned but someone who was here to help him along the way was Jeremie Poirier.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / May 10

Calgary Flames 2026 NHL Draft: Trade scenarios for a top-3 pick

Following the draft lottery, the Calgary Flames know that they will draft sixth overall. It will be the highest pick by the Flames in ten years, but they might not settle on it.

Daniil Miromanov News / NHL on ClutchPoints / May 9

Flames losing former undrafted defenseman to KHL

The Daniil Miromanov experiment has not worked out as planned with the Calgary Flames, and the pending free agent defenseman is leaving the National Hockey League behind.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 9

How does moving down in the draft lottery impact the Flames’ plans?

On Tuesday evening, the Calgary Flames hoped for some luck in the 2026 NHL Draft Lottery. As they’ve become accustomed to, they received zero help from the hockey gods – or the ping pong balls – in the lottery.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / May 9

Why the Flames Should Draft Keaton Verhoeff

If Keaton Verhoeff is still sitting there when the Calgary Flames step to the podium, this feels like one of those picks that makes too much sense to overthink.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / May 9

A Flame From the Past: David Jones

Do you remember David Jones? 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.” This player has to have played a significant number of games for the Flames.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Hockey Writers / May 8

Calgary Flames Need to Consider Trading Jonathan Huberdeau

Recently, there has been some discussion online about two veterans the Calgary Flames could move this offseason. The first, Blake Coleman, no surprise there.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / May 7

After Draft Lottery loss, the Flames must continue their gradual, steady rebuild

When the NHL conducted its annual Draft Lottery on Tuesday, luck wasn’t on the Calgary Flames‘ side. It never has been. The Flames remain one of just three active NHL clubs never to make a single top-three draft selection, and the other two — the Vegas Golden Knights and Utah Mammoth — both have less than a decade of history to draw from.