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Flames backup Devin Cooley caps off ‘brutal’ flu-ridden week with win in Pittsburgh

Man, so Calgary Flames backup goaltender Devin Cooley has had himself a week. Here’s how he described it to Flames TV following the Calgary Flames’ clash on Saturday afternoon with the Pittsburgh Penguins.

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Nazem Kadri’s Flames Future in Question After Latest Update

The Calgary Flames have dropped four straight games and find themselves navigating yet another tough stretch of losses. That will only intensify conversations about the future of a franchise that has yet to enter full rebuild mode.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 10

Flames halt 4-game skid, cool off red-hot Penguins

Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period tie and sparked the visiting Calgary Flames to a 2-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday. Connor Zary also tallied for the Flames, who snapped a four-game skid.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 10

Instant Reaction: Flames youngsters drive the offence in win over Penguins

The Calgary Flames continued their eastern road trip on Saturday afternoon as they visited the Pittsburgh Penguins. After a few outings where they looked out of sorts, the Flames looked pretty much like themselves – the good version of themselves – as they scored first and never trailed in a pretty strong road outing.

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The 'All-time points leader by NHL team' quiz

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

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Blake Coleman News / Flamesnation / January 10

Flames injury news: Blake Coleman out day-to-day with upper body injury

Just as the club hit the ice for warm-up at PPG Paints Arena in scenic Pittsburgh on Saturday, the Calgary Flames announced that forward Blake Coleman is out day-to-day with an upper body injury.

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Who is the winningest coach for every NHL franchise?

NHL head coaches have to hire good assistants. They have to set an overarching philosophy, juggle lineup configurations, and do the kind of “man management” that is impossible to track statistically.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Flames rumors: Nazem Kadri open to a trade to Stanley Cup contender

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri has seen his name swirling in trade rumors for over a calendar year, but the veteran remains with the team he signed a $49 million contract with shortly after winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 10

Series Preview: Wranglers head to Abbotsford for their first road series of 2026

The Calgary Wranglers are headed west for a short road trip to Abbotsford, BC. They had a jam packed schedule out of the Christmas break and finally had this week to catch their breath and recover before returning to game action.

Gavin Mckenna News / The Win Column / January 10

Report: Gavin McKenna indicates his desire to become a Calgary Flame

The Calgary Flames have a real opportunity to draft an elite player in 2026, and the fanbase has set its eyes on projected first overall pick Gavin McKenna.

Tij Iginla News / The Win Column / January 10

Should the Flames pursue a trade for Tij Iginla?

The 2025–26 NHL season has been a trying season for many franchises already. NHLers returning to the Olympics also brings a condensed regular season. The tight schedule has been tumultuous to many teams, the Calgary Flames and Utah Mammoth included.

Nazem Kadri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Nazem Kadri Would Consider A Trade From Calgary

In yesterday’s rendition of Insider Trading on TSN, the crew, particularly Darren Dreger, discussed Nazem Kadri‘s future with the Calgary Flames. According to Dreger, Kadri is more than happy playing out the rest of his contract with the Flames, but would welcome the idea of being traded to a contender if the opportunity presented itself.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 9

The Flames will be sending two players to the 2026 Winter Olympics (probably)

Pals, we’re about a month out from the 2026 Winter Olympics, which will take place in Italy from Feb. 6-22. The 2026 Olympics will see National Hockey League affiliated players return to their men’s hockey tournament for the first time since 2014.

Nazem Kadri News / Flamesnation / January 10

Flames trade rumours: Nazem Kadri would be ‘willing to listen’ to opportunity to go to contender

Friends, two things can be true at once. First, the Calgary Flames aren’t having the season they envisioned. Following their 4-1 loss to Boston on Thursday night, they’re nestled snugly in 30th place in the overall standings.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / January 9

Calgary Flames 7 game check in: Tanking back on the menu?

Welcome back to our series as we check in on the Calgary Flames every seven games. This will run throughout the entire 2025-26 season, as we reflect on the team’s highs and lows during that time.

Martin Pospisil News / Flamesnation / January 9

Flames injury news: National team believes Martin Pospisil will be ready for Olympics

Gang, the 2026 Winter Olympics start in about a month in scenic Italy, and we’ve seen a flurry of national teams announce their rosters for the men’s hockey tournament.

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Blake Coleman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Canadiens Reportedly Interested In Flames’ Blake Coleman

The Montreal Canadiens have continued their ascent out of their rebuild in 2025-26, following up their playoff berth last season with a strong first half of this year.

Mackenzie Weegar News / NHL Rumors / January 9

NHL Rumors: Flames Defense and the Future of Mackenzie Weegar

The Calgary Flames keep showing up in trade chatter, and a lot of it runs through their blue line. As the trade deadline approaches, teams have inquired about Rasmus Andersson.

Zayne Parekh News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Flames’ Zayne Parekh day-to-day with upper-body injury

It appears that while Zayne Parekh has returned to the Calgary Flames, it will be a little bit longer before he’s available to play, as the team announced on Thursday that the defenseman is day-to-day with an upper-body injury.

Rasmus Andersson News / Daily Faceoff / January 8

Five trade destinations to watch for Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson

There’s little doubt that Rasmus Andersson is one of the top players on the trade market this year. Daily Faceoff head honcho Matt Larkin put Andersson at the very top of his Trade Board on Wednesday, echoing the sentiments expressed by virtually every NHL insider over the past 12 months.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / January 8

Flames’ Hard Question: Who Wants to Make Calgary Home?

The Calgary Flames lost to the Montreal Canadiens on Wednesday, 4-1. That leaves them stuck in one of the league’s least comfortable places. Fourteenth in the Western Conference, five points out of a playoff spot, and surrounded by teams that aren’t going anywhere quietly.