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NHL Rumours: Calgary Flames Veteran Forward Could Get Interest

It’s time for another round of NHL rumours. The holiday season has started, and teams are figuring out where they stand. Some clubs are trying to fight their way back into contention.

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Flames general manager Craig Conroy on his plan to build a contender: ‘Nothing’s changed’

On Friday, the Calgary Flames announced some news. Well, not new to them, but new to everyone else, as they announced previously agreed-up extensions for four key members of their hockey operations apparatus – most prominently general manager Craig Conroy.

Matvei Gridin News / The Win Column / November 30

Matvei Gridin is absolutely torching the AHL

The Calgary Flames made two first round picks in 2024, the first being potential phenom Zayne Parekh, and the second being Russian winger Matvei Gridin.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 30

Have the Flames improved from their rough start to the season?

The Calgary Flames began the season with a rough stretch of games. Over their first 13 outings, they won just twice. Not surprisingly, that start has them firmly near the bottom of the National Hockey League’s overall standings.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 29

Yan Kuznetsov has brought stability to MacKenzie Weegar and the entire Flames blueline

It was a tough start to the season for everyone on the Calgary Flames roster. For MacKenzie Weegar, the season began with hopes of earning a spot on Canada’s Olympic roster.

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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.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / November 29

Dustin Wolf’s rough start to the season is nothing new for second-year netminders

There tends to be a prevailing theme amongst goalies that are become finalists for the Calder Trophy. Historic figures show that seventh-round picks tend not to make the National Hockey League, but Dustin Wolf is a rare exception.

Devin Cooley News / The Win Column / November 29

Devin Cooley has been one of the NHL’s best goalies this season

Over a quarter way into the 2025-26 season, the Calgary Flames have a goalie sitting at the top of the league. It’s not who anyone would’ve guessed though.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 29

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames bounce back after early deficit in 5-3 win over the Panthers

The Calgary Flames survived a consistent attack from the Florida Panthers enough to sneak away with a 5-3 victory. CF% – 45.36%|| SCF% – 37.22%|| HDCF% – 40.33%|| xGF% – 42.09% It’s a Team Game – This game was full of back-and-forth momentum moments where both teams got their chances.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 29

3 Takeaways From the Flames’ 6-3 Victory Over the Panthers

The Calgary Flames ruined the end of Florida Panthers‘ fans’ Black Friday with a comeback 5-3 victory, outscoring the Panthers 5-1 after allowing two goals in the first three minutes of the game.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 28

Flames rally past Panthers, pick up second win of road trip

Nazem Kadri had a goal and two assists, Yan Kuznetsov notched his first career goal and the Calgary Flames won for the second time on their five-game road swing by toppling the Florida Panthers 5-3 on Friday afternoon in Sunrise, Fla.

Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / November 28

Flames Defenceman Rasmus Andersson Has Vastly Improved His Trade Value

The Calgary Flames don’t appear to be interested in being sellers. At least, not yet. A pair of recent interviews from president of hockey operations Don Maloney made it clear that this team isn’t interested in moving out veterans such as Nazem Kadri, as it appears they are still trying to salvage their 2025-26 season.

Calgary Flames News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 28

Flames ink entire front office to 2-year extension despite dreadful start

The Calgary Flames are in second-to-last place at U.S. Thanksgiving, a sign that things are going poorly. With just 19 points in 25 games, there are a lot of questions to answer in Alberta.

Craig Conroy News / Daily Faceoff / November 28

Flames announce two-year extensions to Craig Conroy, senior hockey management staff

The Calgary Flames have announced the two-year extensions that they’ve given to general manager Craig Conroy and his senior staff of president Don Maloney, senior vice president of hockey operations & assistant GM Dave Nonis, and VP of hockey operations and assistant GM Brad Pascall.

NHL News / Field Level Media / November 27

Panthers, Flames each seek rebound in Friday matinee

After mutually rough Wednesday nights, the Calgary Flames and Florida Panthers look for better results in Friday afternoon's matchup. On the second stop of its five-game road trip, Calgary could not withstand an offensive onslaught by the Tampa Bay Lightning.

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Rasmus Andersson News / Daily Faceoff / November 27

Rasmus Andersson generating interest as Flames continue to slide out of playoff picture

While the Calgary Flames have seen some improvement in recent games, a chance at a playoff spot still seems very slim. The rest of the Western Conference is keeping pace, if not exceeding the Flames, which means they’ll have to start looking towards the trade deadline at some point.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26

The Flames have to pick a direction

The Flames are expected to be active in the trade market, but don’t expect a complete teardown.

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Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / November 25

Nazem Kadri Trade Rumors Return Amid Flames Struggles

Nazem Kadri is back at the center of trade speculation as the Calgary Flames stumble through another difficult stretch. With the team holding an 8–13–3 record entering Tuesday's slate of games, questions around whether they’ll move veterans before the March 6 deadline continue to surface.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / November 24

Flames Facing Fallout From Self-Inflicted Controversy

The Calgary Flames are dealing with a storm they largely created themselves. As Elliotte Friedman noted on the most recent episode of 32 Thoughts, the organization unintentionally “poured gasoline on the fire” with a pair of interviews that went viral, sparking speculation, frustration, and a lot of noise across the Canadian market.

Matvei Gridin News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 24

Should the Flames make room for Matvei Gridin?

It’s safe to say the 2025-26 season has been disappointing for the Calgary Flames. One season after finishing one regulation win outside of the final wild-card spot in the Western Conference, the Flames are one of two teams that haven’t managed a .400 win percentage through the first quarter of the 2025-26 campaign.

Samuel Honzek News / Daily Faceoff / November 21

Flames' Sam Honzek to miss up to six months with upper-body injury

Calgary Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek underwent surgery on Thursday to address an upper-body injury and will miss up to six months while recovering, according to multiple reports.

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