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Devin Cooley feels 'nothing' in the surprise Flames win!

I’m going to start this with a statement that will surprise no one who has read my articles: I’m a big Devin Cooley fan. The backup goalkeeper is an interesting character and has more than proven his worth since joining the Flames.

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Youth a Major Bright Spot in the Calgary Flames First Home Win of 2026/27

Through seven games in 2026/27, the Calgary Flames were sitting at 1-6-0, and even on the second night of a back-to-back, many believed the Carolina Hurricanes would dominate the rebuilding squad at home.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / October 19

Matt Coronato deserves alternate captaincy for the Calgary Flames

The Calgary Flames leadership group for the 2026–27 season is veteran-heavy. It usually is in Cow-Town. Alongside Flames captain Mikael Backlund, wearing the A’s for the club will be Zach Whitecloud and Jonathan Huberdeau.

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The 'Most goals in NHL history' quiz

How many of the 22 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The '2026-27 NHL captains' quiz

The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 19

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames survive Hurricanes relentless forecheck to win game 3-2

The Calgary Flames came on late and made it count, taking their first home victory of the year 3-2 over the Carolina Hurricanes. CF% – 38.54% || SCF% – 40.75% || HDCF% – 38.46% || xGF% – 36.89% It’s a Team Game – This game was a grind for the Flames who really found themselves outmatched at multiple points in this game.

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The biggest draft bust for every NHL team

People love a good mid-round draft pick that pans out, and in the NHL you used to see those fairly often, but that’s obviously partially luck. If the Red Wings thought Nicklas Lidstrom was going to become a top-five defenseman in history, they wouldn’t have waited until the 53rd pick to take him.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 19

Three crucial minutes for Flames led to big victory over Carolina

Last week at home against the Colorado Avalanche, the Calgary Flames found themselves hemmed into their own zone. They couldn’t clear, ended up chasing the puck around in their own end for awhile, and ultimately it led to a goal against in a game that had already gotten away from them.

Yegor Sharangovich News / Professor Press Box / October 19

Flames Yegor Sharangovich Shows Why Secondary Scoring Matters

Sometimes a hockey game turns on one shot. Sometimes it turns on a player who has been quietly doing his job, waiting for the chance to make a difference.

NHL News / Field Level Media / October 18

Flames turn tables on Hurricanes, notch first home win of season

Yegor Sharangovich scored the go-ahead goal in the third period and Morgan Frost collected one goal and one assist to lead the host Calgary Flames a 3-2 victory over the high-flying Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 18

Instant Reaction: Flames weather the Hurricanes for first home win of season

After two games on the road against familiar foes from the Pacific Division, the Calgary Flames returned home to kick off a four game homestand on Sunday night.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / October 18

Flames Prospects Rory Kerins and Ben Jones Are Lifting the Wranglers

One of the interesting things about following an NHL team is watching the players who aren't quite in the picture yet. They might not get much attention, and they might not be the names fans are talking about when the big club loses a game.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 18

The Flames’ fourth line is quietly, effectively going about their business

Friends, from time to time, when you’re covering a team and writing and saying many things, on occasion you will write or say things that don’t age well.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The defining figure for every NHL franchise

People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 18

Recap: Wranglers special teams explodes against Condors, going four for five in 4-3 win

The Calgary Wranglers wrapped up their week of hockey with a one game stop in Bakersfield to face the Condors on Saturday night. It was the Condors’ home opener and their first game since splitting the series with the Wranglers last weekend.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / October 17

Scenes from Flames practice: A couple new lines and pairings, and new goalie gear for Dustin Wolf

After a travel day back from Las Vegas on Friday, the Calgary Flames returned to the Scotiabank Saddledome for practice on Saturday morning as they prepare to host the defending Stanley Cup champion Carolina Hurricanes on Sunday evening.

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The 'Most WNBA double-doubles' quiz

The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

The '35-TD, 10-INT NFL seasons' quiz

The '100-yard, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

Ethan Wyttenbach News / Professor Press Box / October 17

Flames Prospect Ethan Wyttenbach Could Be a Steal

Every now and then, a prospect starts putting up numbers that make you stop and take another look. Calgary Flames prospect Ethan Wyttenbach is doing exactly that.

NHL News / Flame for Thought / October 17

Calgary Flames Shakeup their Practice Lines Ahead of Clash With Carolina Hurricanes

The 2026/27 season was always going to be a tough one for the Calgary Flames, but with just one win in their first six losses, the team are facing a goal differential of -21, the second worst mark in the NHL ahead of only the Philadelphia Flyers at -22.

Darryl Sutter News / Flamesnation / October 17

Should Darryl Sutter be in the Hockey Hall of Fame?

Folks, former Calgary Flames head coach and general manager Darryl Sutter released a book this past week, which he wrote with Justin Bourne. After we chatted with Sutter about his book and his coaching career, we spent some time pondering his legacy in the game.

NHL News / Flamesnation / October 17

Recap: Ben Jones had another two goal game but Wranglers fall by one in San Jose

The Calgary Wranglers were in another scoring battle against the San Jose Barracuda on Friday night after going back and forth in their last match-up on Wednesday.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / October 16

Flashback Friday: Looking at the fallout from the Flames’ most recent trade with the Hurricanes

On Thursday evening, Jake Middleton became the first Calgary Flames defenceman to score their first goal for the team on a penalty kill since Noah Hanifin back in 2018.

Theo Stockselius News / Flamesnation / October 16

Theo Stockselius and Flames’ college kids shined this past week

Friends, it’s no big secret that it’s a tough time for the Calgary Flames right now. Through seven games in the 2026-27 season, they have one win. But if you take a look into the future – the near future – there’s help on the way.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / October 16

Calgary Flames Prospect Earns Major Reward Following Red-Hot Start

The Calgary Flames prospect pool may not have their next big franchise star, but, what they do have is a deep pool that could feature many future NHLers.

Zach Whitecloud News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

4 Potential Trade Destinations for Flames Defenceman Zach Whitecloud

Barring a drastic turnaround, the Calgary Flames aren’t going to be a playoff team this season. While they were finally able to pick up their first win of the season on Tuesday against the Anaheim Ducks, they own a 1-6-0 record thus far and by all accounts are lining up to be sellers once again at the trade deadline.

Chase Harrington News / The Hockey Writers / October 16

Future Flames: Chase Harrington’s Explosive Start to 2026-27

The Calgary Flames selected Chase Harrington with the 36th overall pick in the 2026 Draft. Standing 6-foot-1 and weighing 203 pounds, Harrington brings

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 15

Tiering the Calgary Flames’ trade assets ahead of their next fire sale

It took six tries for the Calgary Flames to win their first game of the 2026-27 regular season. And even after they picked up their first two points of the year in against the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday, the Flames remain in 32nd place in the NHL with a pitiful .167 points percentage.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / October 15

Flames News & Rumours: Huska, Whitecloud, Zary & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, there has been some chatter surrounding the future of Ryan Huska after a rough start to the season.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / October 13

Flames looking to take contract back for Connor Zary

The Flames drafted Zary to be a scorer, and so far, he has not become entirely what they wanted when they selected him 24th overall in the 2020 NHL Draft.

Hurricanes' Jordan Staal to miss one to two months with partially torn calf

Flyers may include Travis Konecny in trade talks amid pathetic start

Seven trade destinations to watch for Red Wings' Simon Edvinsson

Five former NHLers thriving in Europe in 2026-27

The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / October 12

Flames’ Sam Honzek out week-to-week with lower-body injury

The Calgary Flames will be without one of their key young forwards for a while, as the team announced Monday that Sam Honzek is out on a week-to-week basis with a lower-body injury.