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Huberdeau Done: Set to Have Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Veteran forward Jonathan Huberdeau scored a goal in what turned out to be his last game of the 2025-26 season. On Wednesday night at Scotiabank Saddledome, Huberdeau opened the scoring with a power-play goal early in the first period, helping propel the Flames to a 4-3 win over the Edmonton Oilers in the Battle of Alberta.

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Flames injury news: Jonathan Huberdeau to have season-ending hip surgery, per Friedman

On Wednesday night, Calgary Flames forward Jonathan Huberdeau played his best game in awhile, including scoring the opening goal for the club in what ended up being a 4-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers.

Ryan Lomberg News / Breakaway on SI / February 5

Flames' Ryan Lomberg Hilariously Mocks Oilers Goalie

The Calgary Flames won the most recent Battle of Alberta, outlasting the Edmonton Oilers by a final score of 4-3. The Flames capitalized on the Oilers' mistakes throughout the contest, and played a resoundingly better game throughout their recent meeting.

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Jonathan Huberdeau News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 5

Jonathan Huberdeau To Undergo Season-Ending Hip Surgery

Calgary Flames star winger Jonathan Huberdeau has played in his final game of the 2025-26 season. According to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman, Huberdeau “needs hip surgery,” and will miss the rest of the year as a result.

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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 / February 5

Flames assign Matvei Gridin and Hunter Brzustewicz to the AHL’s Wranglers for Olympic break

As expected, the Calgary Flames made a pair of roster moves following their final game before the Olympic break. Per the club, they’ve assigned forward Matvei Gridin and defenceman Hunter Brzustewicz to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.

NHL News / Field Level Media / February 5

Flames take Battle of Alberta with tight win over Oilers

Ryan Lomberg broke a third-period tie and rookie Matvei Gridin scored once and added an assist to lead the host Calgary Flames to a 4-3 victory over the slumping Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday.

NHL News / Flamesnation / February 5

Instant Reaction: Flames beat Edmonton to head into Olympic break

The Calgary Flames hosted the Edmonton Oilers on Wednesday evening in the final game for each team before the National Hockey League schedule pauses for the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Nazem Kadri News / The Hockey Writers / February 4

Flames’ Nazem Kadri Open to Trade: Where Could He Land?

Nazem Kadri’s name entering the trade conversation could reshape the playoff race. According to recent chatter, the veteran center is rumoured to be open to a move if the right situation presents itself — and that alone is enough to spark interest across the NHL.

Blake Coleman News / NHL Trade Talk / February 4

Blake Coleman Trade From Flames Feels Imminent

The Calgary Flames are going to have some tough decisions to make before the trade deadline. While selling is the plan for Calgary, their decision to retain Rasmus Andersson and Jacob Markstrom leaves them with limited flexibility when dealing with some of their overpriced contracts.

Nazem Kadri News / Flamesnation / February 4

Flames centre Nazem Kadri climbs to top tier in latest Daily Faceoff trade board

The newest Daily Faceoff Trade Board released on Tuesday, as the NHL prepares for a roster freeze that takes effect at 1 p.m. MT on Wednesday. At that point, no trades will be permitted until Feb.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / February 4

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: Wiebe-ing around the System

Well, the Flames and the Wranglers find themselves in very similar positions near the bottom of their respective league standings. The saving grace for the Flames is the fact that their prospect development outside of the NHL/AHL sphere is going off without a hitch.

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Picking the Calgary Flames Hypothetical All-Star

For the first time in 12 years, NHL players will finally be able to participate in the Winter Olympics. As a result of this, the NHL will not have an All-Star game.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / February 3

The 3 ‘teams to watch’ in Nazem Kadri sweepstakes

The Calgary Flames are well out of playoff contention and will surely be sellers at the NHL trade deadline. With the Olympic break just days away, trade conversations are heating up.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / February 2

Stars acquire Jeremie Poirier from Flames for Gavin White

The Dallas Stars and Calgary Flames swapped depth defenseman on Monday, with the Stars acquiring Jeremie Poirier from the Flames in exchange for Gavin White.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / February 2

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames, and Potential Sellers With Best Assets

David Pagnotta of The Fourth Period: Sources have said that Nazem Kadri has told the Calgary Flames that he’s open to being traded, but it’s not a formal trade request.

Justin Kirkland News / Pro Hockey Rumors / February 1

Calgary Flames Place Justin Kirkland On Waivers

The Calgary Flames have placed forward Justin Kirkland on waivers, according to Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman. This is Kirkland’s second waiver placement of the year, as he was also waived in November.

Zayne Parekh News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 31

Calgary Flames Recall Zayne Parekh

According to a team announcement, the Calgary Flames have recalled defenseman Zayne Parekh from the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers. The Flames sent Parekh to their AHL affiliate two weeks ago on a conditioning loan and were required to decide his immediate future, given that a conditioning loan may last only 14 days.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 30

Nazem Kadri’s Time With Flames Could Be Nearing The End

Nazem Kadri‘s time with the Calgary Flames could be nearing an end as the trade deadline approaches. Kadri’s contract doesn’t end until after the 2028-29 season, but there’s a chance that the Flames won’t contend over the duration of that deal.