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Flames sign college defenceman Abram Wiebe to entry-level deal (two years, $950,000 AAV)

Friends, Wiebe watch has concluded. The Calgary Flames have gotten their man. Per multiple reports on Friday morning, the Flames have signed college defenceman Abram Wiebe to an entry-level contract.

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Flames name Jonathan Huberdeau as 2025-26 nominee for King Clancy Memorial Trophy

One of the key members of the Calgary Flames’ leadership group is their nominee for one of the league’s most prestigious leadership and humanitarian honours.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 10

Series preview: Wranglers gear up for the last home games of the season

The Calgary Wranglers have two home games left in their season and they take place this weekend. If you want one more look at this team in person before the off-season hits, now is the time to catch them in action.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 10

Flames Expected To Sign Abram Wiebe

The Flames are expected to sign defense prospect Abram Wiebe to his entry-level contract, per reports from Frank Seravalli of Victory+ and Pat Steinberg of Sportsnet 960.

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Devin Cooley News / The Win Column / April 10

The Calgary Flames should sell high on Devin Cooley this offseason

It is not every day that a goalie on the third-worst team in the NHL has the sixth-highest save percentage in the entire league, but alas. Devin Cooley is having himself a miraculous season, posting a .911 save percentage, putting him alongside Jesper Wallstedt (.915) and Andrei Vasilevskiy (.912).

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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 / April 10

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames almost reward Wolf for performance, Gross overturned at last minute

The Calgary Flames got strong goaltending to give themselves a shot, but ultimately fell to the Colorado Avalanche 3-1. CF% – 41.08%|| SCF% – 34.82%|| HDCF% – 37.84%|| xGF% – 35.88% It’s a Team Game – The Flames may have had an opportunity to tie things late, but that was not a sign that the game was played very close at all.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 10

Wiebe watch is on for Flames with North Dakota elimination, while Denver advances in NCAA double OT thriller

The NCAA brought their men’s hockey tournament to scenic Las Vegas, Nevada on Thursday as the annual Frozen Four began, pitting the four top collegiate teams in the United States against each other.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 9

Instant Reaction: Flames keep it close, but lose again to Avalanche

Last Monday, the Calgary Flames visited the Colorado Avalanche and it went very, very poorly. The Flames were down 5-0 after the first period and lost 9-2.

Matvei Gridin News / Daily Faceoff / April 9

Matvei Gridin is defying convention to become the Flames’ next young star

The Calgary Flames‘ selection of Matvei Gridin with the No. 28 overall pick in the 2024 NHL Draft was met with mixed responses, to say the least. Although

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 9

4 Flames prospects pursue college hockey’s top prize at the Frozen Four

After a few weeks of pretty heated tournament action across six conferences and some really spirited regional games, the NCAA has gotten down to its last four remaining teams, and they’ll clash on Thursday and Saturday in Las Vegas, Nevada in this year’s Frozen Four!

Axel Hurtig News / The Win Column / April 9

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: Axel Hurtig Is a 6’5″ Force

The season is cooling down for the Flames as Europe/Russia, the NCAA, and the CHL are all ending. UND remains a bright spot for the organization as three of its prospects there are getting ready to play in the NCAA semi-finals.

Brennan Othmann News / Flamesnation / April 9

A month in, how is Brennan Othmann adjusting to the Flames organization?

Time moves fast for trade deadline acquisitions and Brennan Othmann is one of the players in that category. Othmann was acquired in a trade for Jacob Battaglia late on trade deadline day.

NHL News / Field Level Media / April 8

Game vs. Flames chance for Avs to clinch President’s Trophy

The Colorado Avalanche secured the top seed in the Western Conference, so the only goal left for them in the regular season is capturing the President's Trophy and home ice throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 8

Flames forward Ryan Strome fined for overtime hit on Dallas’ Jason Robertson

On Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames played the Dallas Stars at the American Airlines Center in Dallas. In a pretty competitive game, the Flames and Stars went to overtime.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / April 8

Flames’ Strategy at the 2026 Draft Will Be Worth Watching

It finally happened: the Calgary Flames have that little ‘e’ next to their name, officially eliminating them from the Stanley Cup Playoffs, following a loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night.

NHL News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Flames’ Ryan Strome fined for cross-checking Stars’ Jason Robertson

A veteran got a little careless with his stick and has to pay up for his actions. On Wednesday, the NHL Department of Player Safety announced that Calgary Flames forward Ryan Strome has been fined $5,000 for cross-checking Dallas Stars forward Jason Robertson.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / April 8

Flames prospect round-up: All three prospects in the WHL advance to the second round

At least one Calgary Flames prospect will play in the Western Hockey League’s Conference Finals. This is the Mar. 31-Apr. 7 edition of the Calgary Flames prospect round-up, where we look at how Flames prospects have done every week.

Rory Kerins News / Flamesnation / April 8

One more call-up motivated Rory Kerins’ work back from a potential season-ending injury

Calgary Wranglers forward Rory Kerins’ injury back in February was almost enough to end his season. In a home game against the San Jose Barracuda, Kerins fell into the boards feet first, got up on his own and stayed long enough to skate around during the media timeout before going down the tunnel.

NHL News / Flamesnation / April 8

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames push Stars to the brink, fall in overtime 4-3

The Calgary Flames pressed the Dallas Stars well, just coming up short in a 4-3 overtime loss. CF% – 56.66 || SCF% – 47.21 || HDCF% – 55.63 || xGF% – 47.76 It’s a Team Game – This was not the case of the Flames being opportunistic, or the Stars goaltender having an off night.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / April 8

Flames officially eliminated from 2026 Stanley Cup playoff contention

A rough campaign for the other team in Alberta officially has an end date. Following an overtime loss to the Dallas Stars on Tuesday night, and the Nashville Predators beating the Anaheim Ducks, the Calgary Flames have been mathematically eliminated from contention for the 2026 Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Kevin Bahl News / Daily Faceoff / April 7

Flames’ Kevin Bahl leaves game with lower-body injury

Calgary Flames defenseman Kevin Bahl exited Tuesday’s game against the Dallas Stars and did not return after sustaining an upper-body injury in the first period.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / April 7

Calgary Flames ranked No. 3 in The Athletic’s NHL prospect pool rankings

The rebuild is on in Calgary, and the Flames continue to build up an already impressive prospect pool. In Scott Wheeler’s latest NHL prospect pool rankings, the Flames climbed all the way up to third this year.

Dustin Wolf News / The Hockey Writers / April 7

Dustin Wolf’s Season-Long Struggles Causing Flames Fans Concerns

Expectations surrounding the Calgary Flames entering the 2025-26 season were quite low. Despite nearly making the playoffs the season prior, most viewed them as an overachieving roster that was likely to fall back down to earth.

Morgan Frost News / Professor Press Box / April 5

Morgan Frost Moved from Depth Piece to Flames’ Go-To

Morgan Frost’s second season with the Calgary Flames looks nothing like the first, and that difference matters. Last year was a small-sample footnote. His 32 games, with three goals, were the sort of stint that led many to overlook his potential.

Brennan Othmann News / Pro Hockey Rumors / April 5

Flames Reassign Brennan Othmann

The Flames reassigned winger prospect Brennan Othmann to AHL Calgary on Sunday, per a team announcement. Calgary acquired Othmann, the #16 overall pick in the 2021 draft, from the Rangers on deadline day in exchange for 2024 second-rounder Jacob Battaglia.