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Salary retention holding up a Nazem Kadri trade: report

Rumours keep on swirling around the Calgary Flames as we approach Friday afternoon’s National Hockey League trade deadline. One of the most prominent Flames appearing in the rumour mill is veteran centre Nazem Kadri.

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The Flames have no conspicuous scratches in final game before NHL trade deadline

The Calgary Flames hosted the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night at the Scotiabank Saddledome in both clubs’ final game before the National Hockey League’s 2026 trade deadline, which is Friday at 1 p.m.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 5

Canadiens Linked To Zach Whitecloud

The Canadiens have held discussions with the Flames around acquiring defenseman Zach Whitecloud from Calgary, Pierre LeBrun of TSN said on Thursday’s “Insider Trading.” He’s one name in a larger push from the Habs to add a right-shot rearguard for their playoff push, LeBrun said.

Nazem Kadri News / Flamesnation / March 5

Flames trade rumours: Nazem Kadri trade with Colorado ‘never got over finish line’

The Colorado Avalanche made a trade on Thursday. They sent a conditional 2027 first-round pick and a conditional 2026 fifth-round pick to the Toronto Maple Leafs for centre Nicolas Roy.

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The 25 best NHL teams who didn't win the Stanley Cup

In the lore of the NHL, it's the Stanley Cup-winning teams that are remembered the most from seasons past. Yet, when looking back on the best of the best

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

What the Flames are getting in Olli Määttä

On Thursday the Calgary Flames made a massive decision and decided to trade defenceman MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth. In exchange they amassed a trio of 2nd round draft picks, a centre prospect in Jonathan Castagna, and veteran NHL defenceman Olli Määttä.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

Flames’ dream, nightmare scenario for 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Barring what would be nothing short of a miraculous run in the last 20 games of the 2025-26 NHL regular season, combined with an epic collapse by all of the teams ahead of them in the standings, the Calgary Flames will once again be spectators for the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

A summary of Flames roster, salary cap and CBA rules ahead of the 2026 NHL Trade Deadline

Folks, the National Hockey League has its trade deadline for the 2025-26 this coming Friday, with 1 p.m. MT being the deadline for transactions where acquired players are eligible to play in the Stanley Cup playoffs.

Olli Maatta News / Flamesnation / March 5

Newly acquired Olli Maatta will wear No. 3 with the Flames

The Calgary Flames have announced that newly acquired defenceman Olli Maatta will wear No. 3 on the back of his jersey after being acquired from the Utah Mammoth on Wednesday as part of the MacKenzie Weegar trade.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

Flames trade rumours: Offers ‘not enough enough’ for Blake Coleman, lots of interest in Zach Whitecloud

Could the player widely thought to be the Calgary Flames’ top trade chip be sticking around awhile longer? On Thursday morning, TSN insider Darren Dreger posted an update on a few Flames-related trade chips on social media.

NHL News / The Win Column / March 5

An updated look at the Matthew Tkachuk trade tree after the MacKenzie Weegar deal

In the summer of 2022, we saw one of the biggest NHL trades in recent memory take place. Matthew Tkachuk, then a pending RFA, let the Calgary Flames know he didn’t want to extend, so the Flames shopped him around.

Zach Whitecloud News / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 5

15 teams ‘circling’ Flames on Zach Whitecloud trade

The Calgary Flames have decided to be sellers heading into the NHL Trade Deadline on March 6. They have already traded MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

What could a successful trade deadline look like for the Flames?

The trade deadline really seemed to sneak up on everyone. While the Olympic break distracted many for a couple of weeks, you would think NHL general managers would have used that time to line up deals for when the trade freeze ended.

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Nazem Kadri News / The Win Column / March 5

Examining what the Colorado Avalanche could offer for Nazem Kadri

With the trade deadline looming, there’s been a lot of buzz surrounding the Calgary Flames. Last night, MacKenzie Weegar was traded to the Utah Mammoth, which could kick off a busy end of the week for the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 5

6 key quotes from Craig Conroy’s Sportsnet 960 interview on the MacKenzie Weegar trade trade

MacKenzie Weegar is now a Utah Mammoth. And Olli Maatta is now a Calgary Flame. The Flames made a big splash two days prior to the trade deadline, sending Weegar to the Mammoth in exchange for five assets, including Maatta, college centre Jonathan Castagna and three 2026 second-round draft picks.

NHL News / Last Word On Sports / March 5

NHL Predictions All-Canadian Edition with Ottawa Senators at Calgary Flames

The 2025-26 NHL Trade Deadline is almost here, and we have hockey to be played. Dig in. Tonight’s all-Canadian edition of NHL Predictions showcases the Ottawa Senators at the Calgary Flames.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Flamesnation / March 5

Flames fans react to the MacKenzie Weegar trade

It is remarkable how quickly things have changed. Just over a month ago, the primary focus was on trading Rasmus Andersson and little else. Once that deal was completed and it was announced that Zack Whitecloud was coming back in return, the immediate reaction was that the Calgary Flames should flip him for additional assets as soon as possible.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Field Level Media / March 5

Mammoth bolster D, acquire MacKenzie Weegar from Flames

The Utah Mammoth acquired MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames for fellow defenseman Olli Maatta, forward prospect Jonathan Castagna and three second-round picks in the 2026 NHL Draft.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Daily Faceoff / March 5

Grading the MacKenzie Weegar trade: Flames commit to rebuild, Utah makes a splash

After a few relatively quiet days, the NHL’s trade floodgates finally opened wide on Wednesday with less than 48 hours to go until the March 6 deadline.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Flamesnation / March 4

A quick look at the pieces coming back in the MacKenzie Weegar trade

The Calgary Flames’ second major trade ahead of the 2026 trade deadline has occurred. On Wednesday evening, less than two days before Mar. 6th’s trade deadline, it was reported by Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman that the Flames were closing in on a deal with the Utah Mammoth for MacKenzie Weegar.

Zach Whitecloud News / The Sick Podcast / March 4

Zack Whitecloud: The Habs Most Realistic Trade Target?

With less than 48 hours before the NHL’s 3:00 pm ET trade deadline, there are a few types of players that the Montreal Canadiens could use for a solid playoff run, such as a bona fide 2nd line centre, a reliable goaltender, or a gritty top-six winger, but the most realistic need that they could fill is a veteran right-handed defenseman.

Mackenzie Weegar News / Daily Faceoff / March 4

Mammoth acquire MacKenzie Weegar from Flames

The Utah Mammoth always love to make a big splash, and they’re doing it again on Wednesday. In a report first made by Sportsnet insider Elliotte Friedman, the Mammoth have acquired defenseman MacKenzie Weegar from the Calgary Flames in return for three second-round picks, defenseman Olli Maatta, and prospect center Jonathan Castagna.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 4

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: Suniev is a Sunny Spot for the Wranglers

With NHL games back, the Flames secured the only win in the organization against the San Jose Sharks on the 26th, as both the Wranglers and Rush continue to look to turn around their seasons.

Nazem Kadri News / Breakaway on SI / March 3

Flames Face Difficult Nazem Kadri Decision Before Deadline

Things aren't going well for the Calgary Flames. With just 55 points, they sit seventh in the Pacific Division with the playoffs mostly out of their hands.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / March 3

Could a reunion with Lightning be in the cards for Blake Coleman?

There may have been no more successful midseason acquisition of a bottom-six forward than when the Tampa Bay Lightning added Blake Coleman ahead of the 2020 trade deadline.

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Adam Klapka News / NHL Trade Talk / March 1

Flames Adam Klapka Might Be a Monster in the Making

If you watched the Hockey Central Panel on Saturday night between periods, you probably saw the panel light up when they started talking about Adam Klapka.