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An updated look at the Calgary Flames’ depth chart at defence

We’re continuing our series looking at the Calgary Flames’ updated organizational depth chart at all positions. Next up, we have the defence, where the Flames have made significant changes since GM Craig Conroy took over.

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The Anaheim Ducks are interested in Zach Whitecloud, but should the Calgary Flames bite?

As we enter the quiet days of the NHL offseason (we think), the focus turns to teams locking up their restricted free agents. We’ve seen two offer sheets take place in the NHL so far this summer, including the massive $18M offered to Anaheim Ducks centre Leo Carlsson.

Calgary Flames News / Professor Press Box / July 12

Flames Quick Hits: Calgary Could Be Ready for a Step Forward

The Calgary Flames are entering an interesting stage of their rebuild. They are no longer simply looking for young players to emerge — they are starting to see pieces of the next version of the team come into focus.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 12

Carson Carels tops Daily Faceoff’s Flames top 10 prospects countdown

Since Craig Conroy took the helm of the Calgary Flames back in May 2023, the hockey club has very much leaned into their youth movement. Call it a retool or a rebuild or a re-whatever, but the long and the short of it is that the Flames have traded a lot of established NHL players for younger players and draft choices.

Gavin Mckenna News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'First-overall NHL Draft picks' quiz

In the history of the NHL Draft, 64 players have been selected No. 1 overall. How many of the can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz

The 'NHL saves leaders since 1995-96' quiz

Andrew Basha News / Flamesnation / July 12

FN AHL Report Cards: Andrew Basha’s split AHL and WHL season was the right call

Andrew Basha was a 2024 second round draft pick for the Calgary Flames who faced some injury setback last season but felt ready to try pro with the Wranglers in 2025-26.

NHL News / Yardbarker

The most underrated player for every NHL franchise

The best player in Washington Capitals history? Alex Ovechkin. The best Red Wing? Gordie Howe or Steve Yzerman…or maybe Nicklas Lidstrom. Some NHL franchises have a clear best player, while others have the proverbial Mount Rushmore of potential choices.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / July 11

Will The Flames Dip Into The Free Agent Pool?

A few weeks ago, Calgary Flames general manager Craig Conroy told Eric Francis of Sportsnet that the Flames likely wouldn’t be dipping into free agency, and that he didn’t expect many players to be available to Calgary who would make sense for what they’re trying to do.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 11

Can history repeat itself with Flames first-round picks forming a core blueline group?

The Calgary Flames made some franchise history a couple weeks back at the 2026 NHL Draft. When they selected Prince George Cougars defenceman Carson Carels at sixth overall, it represented the highest pick they’ve used on a defenceman in franchise history.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 11

An updated look at the Calgary Flames’ depth chart at centre

The Calgary Flames have significantly built up their prospect pool since GM Craig Conroy took over. The most important position for the Flames right now is down the middle.

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 10

Should the Flames trade for Shane Wright?

What type of player is the most difficult to acquire in today’s NHL? Young, right shot centres. That’s why the name Shane Wright has been discussed as a trade option for the Calgary Flames in recent weeks.

Craig Conroy News / Flamesnation / July 10

How the groups of 7 are defining Craig Conroy’s Flames rebuild

Numbers can be weird, folks. Sometimes numbers recur in your life to the point where it becomes almost spooky. Maybe the recurring numbers mean something.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / July 10

2026-27 NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown: Calgary Flames’ Top 10

Welcome back. It’s time for Daily Faceoff’s third annual NHL Prospect Pool Breakdown, looking at the best all 32 teams have to offer. We’re highlighting the top 10 prospects for every franchise, their biggest strengths and weaknesses and so much more.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 10

Sportsnet 960 shelved by Rogers, Flames fans react

The city of Calgary has suffered a huge blow in the sports coverage radio sector recently. On July 8, Sportsnet 960’s usual morning broadcasting was interrupted by a message informing listeners that the beloved station was going off the air.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 10

A statistical look at the Flames’ 2026 NHL Draft class

The Calgary Flames made nine selections at last weekend’s 2026 NHL Draft. It was the fourth draft with Craig Conroy as general manager, and the additions he made were a mixture of some of the best draft-eligible players in their respective leagues… and a few bets made on players with oodles of potential that were hampered by injuries in 2025-26.

Calgary Flames News / The42 / July 9

Gavin White named to start for Kerry, Tom O'Sullivan added to subs

Established goalkeeper Shane Ryan is absent again from the squad through injury.

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The 'Women's Wimbledon champions' quiz

The 'Most three-pointers by NBA team' quiz

The '60-point NBA games' quiz

The '2026 American League All-Stars' quiz

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 9

Calgary Wranglers announce their 2026-27 season schedule

Start filling out your calendars, folks. On Thursday, the American Hockey League released the schedule for its 2026-27 regular season. As part of that release they announced the fixtures for the fifth season for the Calgary Flames’ AHL affiliate, the Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 9

How long do the Flames have to sign their prospects?

Pals, one of the most frustrating things with the old collective bargaining agreement between the National Hockey League and its players was that the rules governing how long a team holds a players rights after they were drafted was very, very complex.

NHL News / Flamesnation / July 9

What Simon Nemec’s new contract means for Zayne Parekh

On Monday, the Calgary Flames concluded an important bit of business, signing 2022 second-overall selection Simon Nemec to a five year contract that will keep him with the hockey club through the conclusion of the 2030-31 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 8

What should the Flames do with Hunter Brzustewicz?

Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames have been busy this off-season adding to their blueline both now and in the future. First, Conroy acquired 22 year old, right shot Simon Nemec from the New Jersey Devils for three draft picks and Etienne Morin.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 8

The Calgary Flames are building a dominant blue line for the future

For years, the Calgary Flames have searched for the foundation that could carry the organization into sustained Stanley Cup contention. While much of the

Jarome Iginla News / The Win Column / July 8

Getting to know Calgary Flames 2026 third-round pick Joe Iginla

With the 65th pick in the third round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected Joe Iginla out of the WHL. Son of former Flames legend Jarome Iginla, Joe was born in Lake Country, British Columbia.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 8

Where Flames prospects will play in the 2026-27 season

Folks, the Calgary Flames have made a lot of draft selections in the past few years. And as a result of making a lot of draft selections, they have a lot of prospects within their system.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 7

Flames News & Rumours: Nemec Role, Conroy Approach & a Development Camp Standout

The Calgary Flames have been busier than expected since the NHL’s free agency window opened on July 1. In the last week, we’ve seen Flames prospects go through development camp, and many reactions to the business management has taken care of this offseason.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / July 6

Flames Sign Big Contract with Recently Acquired Defenseman

The Calgary Flames have signed defenseman Simon Nemec to a five-year contract carrying a $7.25 million annual cap hit, locking up their new blue-line centerpiece just weeks after acquiring him.