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Instant Reaction: Flames tame the Devils in New Jersey

The Calgary Flames headed to the swamp to face the New Jersey Devils on Thursday night. Coming off a pair of games where they were kinda all over the place, the Flames were pretty good!

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Mikael Backlund records 600th NHL point with goal in New Jersey

Calgary Flames captain Mikael Backlund recorded the 600th point of his National Hockey League career with a goal against the New Jersey Devils on Thursday evening.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / March 12

Calgary Flames Sign Undrafted Free Agent out of NCAA

The Calgary Flames made a splash in the NCAA free agent market. They have signed undrafted free agent Tyson Gross out of St. Cloud State. The contract is a two-way, two year contract with an average annual value of $975,000.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 12

Are the Flames setting up to make franchise draft history?

As we look forward to June and the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, Calgary Flames fans have a lot to anticipate. As the Flames enter into a rebuild, this season’s draft might be their chance to expedite this seemingly unending rebuild.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 12

Flames sign college free agent Tyson Gross to entry-level deal: report

It sounds like a Calgary kid, and the top player available in this year’s college free agency class, has signed with his hometown team. Per multiple reports, most notably from Sportsnet’s Eric Francis, the Calgary Flames have signed college free agent centre Tyson Gross to an entry-level contract.

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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 / NHL on ClutchPoints / March 12

Flames sign sought-after NCAA free agent, Alberta native from St Cloud State

The Calgary Flames are probably not having the season they wanted, as they’re near the bottom of the Pacific Division with a 25-32 record. They were in trade rumors before the deadline, but it would have taken a lot for them to get out of that hole if they wanted to be buyers.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / March 12

Calgary Flames sign college free agent Tyson Gross

After rampant speculation that the Flames were closing in as the favourites to land hometown NCAA free agent Tyson Gross, the signing has been made official this morning.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 12

The Flames 2026 trade deadline sets them up nicely for the future

The Calgary Flames rebuild is coming along nicely. Last week was a busy one for the Flames. Earlier in January, they moved Rasmus Andersson to the Vegas Golden Knights for a first and a second, prospect Abram Wiebe, and Zach Whitecloud.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / March 12

Report: Flames sign NCAA free agent Tyson Gross to entry-level contract

The Calgary Flames have signed top NCAA unrestricted free agent Tyson Gross to an entry-level contract, the club announced, according to Sportsnet’s Eric Francis.

Kent Johnson News / The Win Column / March 12

Calgary Flames offseason trade target: Kent Johnson

The trade deadline is now behind us, and for the Calgary Flames, they’re on track to miss the playoffs for the fourth season in a row. With that being said, focus can now be shifted towards the offseason, as the Flames have a chance to be busy during the summer.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 12

A look at the Flames’ upcoming draft capital post trade deadline

Since the calendar flipped over from 2025 to 2026, the Calgary Flames have made a few big trades. Rasmus Andersson? Off to Vegas. MacKenzie Weegar? Gone to Utah.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 11

Flames prospect roundup: College playoffs begin as Flames add a couple of prospects

It’s been a busy week in the Calgary Flames’ prospect world, as a couple of prospects were acquired and the college post-season has begun. This is the Mar.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / March 11

Flames Linked To Tyson Gross

Calgary native Tyson Gross is one of the top undrafted free agents available coming out of college this season. His hometown Flames are on the shortlist of teams the center is considering signing with, and he will make his decision in the next few days, Eric Francis of Sportsnet reports.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / March 11

Don’t worry, the Flames are already above next season’s salary cap floor

The Calgary Flames made two significant moves ahead of the trade deadline, trading MacKenzie Weegar to Utah and Nazem Kadri to Colorado. In addition to moving two valuable, respected veteran players, they also moved a lot of salary cap off the books – $6.25 million for Weegar and $5.6 million for Kadri.

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Making the Case for the Calgary Flames to Re-Sign Victor Olofsson

The Calgary Flames are in the early stages of what is now appearing to be a full-fledged rebuild. Over the last two months, they have traded Rasmus Andersson, MacKenzie Weegar, and Nazem Kadri.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / March 11

Calgary Flames’ Next 3 Drafts Could Define the Franchise

The Calgary Flames are entering a pivotal era in franchise history, and the next three NHL Drafts could ultimately determine the trajectory of the organization for the next decade.

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / March 11

The Flames have retained salary five times under Craig Conroy (and maxed out their retention slots twice)

There’s an old saying in sports that ownership likes to keep the money on the field, or on the ice, in the case of hockey. As such, teams try not to spend money on players not playing for them, such as buying out deals, burying contracts in the AHL, or retaining salary in trades.

Jonathan Castagna News / The Win Column / March 11

Calgary Flames Prospect Update: A Look at New Prospect Jonathan Castagna

It was a busy and productive trade deadline for the Calgary Flames as they added three new prospects to the system. These three prospects are forwards Jonathan Castagna, Max Curran, and Brennan Othmann.

Mackenzie Weegar News / The Win Column / March 11

MacKenzie Weegar’s best moments with the Calgary Flames

It has been just under a week since the Calgary Flames shocked us all. They shipped off MacKenzie Weegar to the Utah Mammoth for a package of future assets.

Jonathan Quick News / Flamesnation / March 11

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames can’t solve Quick as the Rangers shut them out

The Calgary Flames ended up on the wrong side of a 4-0 game against the New York Rangers, struggling to get their chances past Jonathan Quick. CF% – 42.86%|| SCF% – 33.08%|| HDCF% – 33.39%|| xGF% – 39.9% It’s a Team Game – It wasn’t the worst outing for the Flames, but their inability to score remained prevalent in their game.

Ryan Strome News / Professor Press Box / March 10