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Flames score early, often to double-up Golden Knights

Mikael Backlund scored two goals for the second straight game and Connor Zary and MacKenzie Weegar each had three assists to lead the host Calgary Flames to a 6-3 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday night.

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The Flames acquired Jarome Iginla 30 years ago this week

It’s been 30 years since the Calgary Flames acquired one of the best players in franchise history. On Dec. 19, 1995, the Flames traded Joe Nieuwendyk to the Dallas Stars for Jarome Iginla.

Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / December 20

Flames trade rumours: asking price for Rasmus Andersson last season was a first and a ‘good prospect’

Following the trade of Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, Calgary Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson is probably the most attractive blueliner likely available in the trade market.

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The 'NHL Norris Trophy winners' quiz

Bobby Orr won the last of his eight Norris Trophies during the 1974-75 season. Can you name every defenseman who won the trophy since then?

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Zayne Parekh News / The Win Column / December 20

What should the Calgary Flames blueline look like when Zayne Parekh returns?

It is that time of year again when the World Junior Championship is set to start. The Calgary Flames will likely have two players on the Canadian final roster, with Zayne Parekh and Cole Reschny.

NHL News / Yardbarker

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 20

The Flames have made some progress in 2025-26, despite some tough results

Gang, as the Calgary Flames head into Saturday’s action, they’re in an unenviable place. They open proceedings with a 14-17-4 record and 32 points. That puts them 29th in the league in points (ignoring games-played differences) or 30th in points percentage (accounting for games-played differences).

Matvei Gridin News / The Win Column / December 20

Matvei Gridin is on pace for one of the best U20 AHL seasons in history

Perhaps hidden behind the mess that is the Calgary Flames roster, one of the team’s top prospects is quietly having a historic season in the AHL. Selected in the first round of the 2024 NHL draft, Matvei Gridin has been tearing up the AHL this season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 20

Recap: No Christmas miracle for the Wranglers in overtime against Matthew Phillips

The ghost of Christmas Past came to visit the Calgary Wranglers on Friday and he came in the form of Matthew Phillips. The Calgary Wranglers hosted the San Diego Gulls on Friday for just their second meeting of the season and it was a battle of a game.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 20

Quinn Hughes Trade Ignites the Market — and Sends Rasmus Andersson’s Value Soaring

At some point, the Calgary Flames were always going to have to confront the reality of their position in the standings. Despite internal resistance to fully embracing a sell-off, the numbers are beginning to dictate the franchise’s direction.

Calgary Flames News / Inside The Rink / December 19

Rasmus Andersson to Leafs Reignited

Is Rasmus Andersson to the Toronto Maple Leafs a real possibility? On the Tuesday, December 16th, edition of Insider Trading, TSN’s hockey insider, Pierre LeBrun, has reported that the Maple Leafs have circled back to the Calgary Flames to reopen discussions surrounding right-shot defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / Flamesnation / December 19

What version of Jonathan Huberdeau are the Flames seeing this season?

Back when the Calgary Flames acquired Jonathan Huberdeau three and a half years ago, fans expected the 100-point elite forward to fill the role left behind by Matthew Tkachuk, who went the other way to Florida.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 19

Wranglers series preview: Winter Wranglerfest weekend to tee up Christmas break

The Calgary Wranglers play two home games this weekend against the San Diego Gulls before they break for Christmas. They’ve only faced San Diego once this season, back on Nov.

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Trade Talk / December 19

Flames Exploring Rasmus Andersson Sign-and-Trade as Market Heats Up

The NHL trade market showed signs of life last week when the Vancouver Canucks dealt Quinn Hughes to the Minnesota Wild, a move that quickly reignited speculation around Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson.

Jacob Markstrom News / The Win Column / December 19

The Jacob Markstrom trade has turned into an overwhelming win for the Calgary Flames

A little over a year and a half ago, the Calgary Flames made a trade that, at the time, was viewed as a moderately successful move, while today it appears to be a massive win for the organization, both in the short term and the long term.

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NHL News / Field Level Media / December 18

Flames score 3 goals in 3rd period, overtake Kraken

Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period deadlock and Rasmus Andersson collected three assists as the host Calgary Flames claimed a 4-2 comeback victory over the slumping Seattle Kraken on Thursday.

Alex Gallant News / Inside The Rink / December 19

AHL: Calgary Wranglers Forward Hit with a Two Game Suspension

It has been announced this afternoon by the AHL that Calgary Wranglers forward Alex Gallant has been hit with a two-game suspension after his actions during the December 14th game against the Abbotsford Canucks.