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The Calgary Flames’ PR is responsible for poor attendance, not their poor performance

Despite having one of the largest venues by capacity in the NHL, the Calgary Flames’ attendance numbers have been dismal. The team is averaging less than 90% attendance this year through the first 11 home games.

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The 2 most interested teams in Flames’ Blake Coleman

The Calgary Flames are struggling through another difficult season. This has led to rumors of the Flames selling players, such as Nazem Kadri and Rasmus Andersson.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / December 5

Injured Flames defender Zayne Parekh joined Friday’s practice in non-contact jersey

Calgary Flames fans hoping to see the organization’s top prospect in action at the upcoming 2026 World Junior Championship tournament got some good news on Friday morning.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 5

5 Flames trade candidates people aren’t talking about

There has been a lot made recently about the direction of the Calgary Flames after Don Maloney spoke to the media over the last couple weeks. Maloney was

Alexander Ovechkin News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'NHL all-time goal leaders' quiz

How many of the 21 players in NHL history with at least 600 career goals can you name in five minutes?

The '2024-25 NHL points leaders' quiz

The 'Active 40-goal NHL season leaders' quiz

The 'NHL 1,200-points Club' quiz

Craig Conroy News / The Win Column / December 5

Report: The Calgary Flames may not have signed Craig Conroy and other upper management to new contracts this summer

The Calgary Flames recently announced a Craig Conroy extension, as well as deals for Dave Nonis, Brad Pascall, and the embattled Don Maloney, noting that those contracts were signed over the summer.

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 / NHL Rumors / December 5

NHL Rumors: Calgary Flames – Blake Coleman and Rasmus Andersson

James Murphy of RG Media: 34-year-old Calgary Flames forward Blake Coleman carries a $4.9 million cap hit and is generating interest around the league, according to multiple sources.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 5

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames cool off the Minnesota Wild with 4-1 victory

The Minnesota Wild and their hot streak went cold as the Calgary Flames impressed on the way to a 4-1 victory. CF% – 58.69%|| SCF% – 56.8%|| HDCF% – 50.23%|| xGF% – 54.22% It’s a Team Game – Calgary got nothing but better as the game went on.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / December 5

Flames 7 game check in: ups and downs

Welcome back to our series as we check in on the Calgary Flames every seven games. This will run throughout the entire 2025-26 season, as we reflect on the team’s highs and lows during that time.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / December 5

3 Unanswered Goals Lead Flames to 4-1 Win Over the Wild

On Thursday night, the Calgary Flames hosted the Minnesota Wild at the Scotiabank Saddledome. It was the second time these two teams have met up this season, after the Wild walked away with a 2-0 shutout victory over the Flames in early November.

NHL News / Field Level Media / December 5

Flames end 2-game skid with victory over Wild

Matt Coronato scored to break a third-period tie and added an assist to pace the host Calgary Flames to a 4-1 victory over the Minnesota Wild on Thursday.

NHL News / Flamesnation / December 4

Instant Reaction: Flames out-score the Wild in return home

After a five game road trip, which ended with a thud in Nashville, the Calgary Flames returned home to face the streaking Minnesota Wild, who entered town riding a 12 game point streak.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / December 4

Flames News & Rumours: Cooley, Coleman, Conroy & More

In this week’s edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, Devin Cooley has earned himself significantly more playing time as of late. In other news, Blake Coleman opened up about the trade speculation he and a number of other veterans are facing as of late.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / December 4

The Wranglers are nearly done their mammoth road trip

When the Calgary Flames moved their primary minor league team from Stockton to Calgary in 2022, they knew there would be some trade-offs. When the Flames’ American Hockey League affiliate was the Stockton Heat, they were geographically close to several rival teams and so lengthy road trips weren’t really necessary.

Jarred Tinordi News / Pro Hockey Rumors / December 2

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.

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The 'Receiving leaders by NFL team' quiz

The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

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.

Nazem Kadri 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?

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.

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