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Instant Reaction: Flames devoured by Predators in road trip finale

The Calgary Flames went into scenic Nashville, Tennessee looking to close out their road trip on a positive note against the Predators. Well, that did not happen.

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Veteran defenseman Jarred Tinordi seeking opportunity

Insider Elliotte Friedman of Sportsnet shared earlier Tuesday that Jarred Tinordi has been cleared after a knee surgery in the summer, and he is now hoping to resume his career.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 2

Series Preview: Wranglers resume road trip in Abbotsford

The Calgary Wranglers have had nearly a week since their last game to break up their 10 game road series nicely. Despite the fact they return to play the reigning Calder Cup Champions, this series is actually leaning in their favour.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 2

Playoffs or draft lottery: Can the Calgary Flames continue to inch closer to a playoff spot?

The Calgary Flames’ hot stretch continued last week, bringing their record to 4-1-1 in their last six. That’s points in five of six games, something that seemed impossible back in October.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 2

The Flames can’t repeat the 'Noah Hanifin mistake' with Rasmus Andersson

The Calgary Flames have played better of late, but remain 31st in the NHL. The goal for this season is clear: to do everything they can for a top pick in the 2026 NHL Draft.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 2

Mikael Backlund and Blake Coleman have become important mentors for young Flames

Over the past many seasons, there’s been a pretty common refrain: if a player is in need of a boost or needs to learn the ropes of two-way hockey, you stick them on Mikael Backlund’s line.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / December 1

Lowly Flames, Preds showing improvement entering clash

It will be a battle to avoid the league basement when the Nashville Predators play host to the Calgary Flames on Tuesday. The Predators (20 points) sit last in the 32-team NHL, two points back of the Flames.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 1

Several key Flames prospects are making progress with the Wranglers

It’s a really interesting time within the Calgary Flames organization. While the National Hockey League club has experienced some turbulence in the standings so far this season, the organization’s player development apparatus is working hard to help turn promising young prospects into players that can help the NHL club.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 1

Measuring the Calgary Flames forward group by 82-game point pace

Despite the Calgary Flames’ winning four of their last six games, their offence remains the worst in the NHL. Through 27 games, the team is averaging just 2.33 goals per game, the lowest rate in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / December 1

Contender’s Trade Link To Nazem Kadri Could Be NHL’s Nightmare

Nazem Kadri and the Calgary Flames have been playing better hockey in recent weeks, but their dreadful 5-13-3 start to the season put them so far behind the eight-ball that getting back into even just the wild-card mix feels impossible.

Calgary Flames News / Last Word On Sports / November 30

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.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / November 30

NHL Rumors: Are Rasmus Andersson’s Days With the Calgary Flames Numbered?

Sportsnet: Eric Francis, when asked about Rasmus Andersson, and what his future may hold with the Calgary Flames. Will the losing finally get Andersson?

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.

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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.

Craig Conroy News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 26