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Beyond the Boxscore: Late collapse ruins solid third period push as Flames lose to the Blue Jackets 5-3

The Calgary Flames kept coming back, but ultimately fell apart at the bitter end in a 5-3 loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets. CF% – 44.64%|| SCF% – 50.47%||

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Report: Good chance Rasmus Andersson is traded this week

It appears as though the Rasmus Andersson saga may finally be coming to a close, with a trade becoming more and more likely this week. After another crushing loss last night, their fifth in the last six games, the Flames look to be waving the white flag on the 2025-26 season.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 13

Instant Reaction: Flames let one get way in Columbus

The Calgary Flames headed to Ohio to face the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday night. The Flames got behind early, then rallied back – twice – to tie the game.

NHL News / Inside The Rink / January 14

Rasmus Andersson Trade Scenarios for Red Wings and Flames

Right-shot defenceman who can log big minutes behind Moritz Seider. Yzerman clearly didn’t anticipate bringing Axel Sandin-Pellikka along this season because he was calling on a number of righties.

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The 'NHL Maurice Richard Trophy winners' quiz

How many of the Maurice Richard trophy winners since the award was first given out in 1998-99 can you name in five minutes?

The 'Hart Trophy winners since 1983' quiz

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Rasmus Andersson News / The Hockey Writers / January 13

Reporter reveals why the Maple Leafs didn’t acquire Rasmus Andersson

Reporter reveals why the Maple Leafs didn’t acquire Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

Tuesday morning on "The JD Bunkis Podcast," Toronto Maple Leafs reporter James Mirtle of The Athletic discussed how the organization previously tried to acquire Andersson, but the deal ultimately fell through.

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The '1988-89 Stanley Cup-winning Calgary Flames' quiz

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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.

Blake Coleman News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 13

Flames Place Blake Coleman On Injured Reserve

As expected, the Calgary Flames announced they’ve placed forward Blake Coleman on the team’s injured reserve. The transaction opens up a roster spot for tonight’s game against the Columbus Blue Jackets, though the Flames haven’t shared a corresponding roster move.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 13

Flames place forward Blake Coleman on injury reserve list

The Calgary Flames have made a second injury-related move on Tuesday morning. On the heels of sending forward Martin Pospisil to the Calgary Wranglers of the American Hockey League on a long-term injury conditioning stint, the club announced that they’ve placed forward Blake Coleman on the injury reserve list.

Martin Pospisil News / Daily Faceoff / January 13

Flames assign Martin Pospisil to AHL on long-term injury conditioning loan

The Calgary Flames have assigned forward Martin Pospisil to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers on a conditioning loan as he continues to recover from an injury he sustained during the preseason.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 13

The Flames have struggled on the road this season for several reasons

Pals, on Tuesday night, the Calgary Flames face the Columbus Blue Jackets in the fourth game of their five game eastern road trip. Through their first three games, the Flames have won just one game.

NHL News / The Win Column / January 13

Midseason ranking of the Calgary Flames’ top 10 prospects

Craig Conroy has nailed multiple drafts in a row for the Calgary Flames and built up a solid prospect pool. Let’s go over the Flames’ top 10 prospects at the midpoint of the 2025–26 season.

Morgan Frost News / The Win Column / January 13

Should the Calgary Flames consider trading Morgan Frost?

Under a year ago, the Calgary Flames made a trade with the Philadelphia Flyers, acquiring Joel Farabee and Morgan Frost. It was a mixed bag last season when they arrived.

Gavin Mckenna News / NHL Trade Talk / January 11

Insider Says Gavin McKenna Wants to Play for This Canadian Team

There might not be a consensus first-overall pick anymore for the upcoming 2026 NHL Draft, but if there’s one prospect most likely to emerge as a true superstar from the class, it’s Gavin McKenna.

Nazem Kadri News / Athlon Sports / January 11

Nazem Kadri’s Flames Future in Question After Latest Update

The Calgary Flames have dropped four straight games and find themselves navigating yet another tough stretch of losses. That will only intensify conversations about the future of a franchise that has yet to enter full rebuild mode.

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Nazem Kadri News / NHL on ClutchPoints / January 10

Flames rumors: Nazem Kadri open to a trade to Stanley Cup contender

Calgary Flames forward Nazem Kadri has seen his name swirling in trade rumors for over a calendar year, but the veteran remains with the team he signed a $49 million contract with shortly after winning the Stanley Cup with the Colorado Avalanche in 2021-22.

Nazem Kadri News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 9

Nazem Kadri Would Consider A Trade From Calgary

In yesterday’s rendition of Insider Trading on TSN, the crew, particularly Darren Dreger, discussed Nazem Kadri‘s future with the Calgary Flames. According to Dreger, Kadri is more than happy playing out the rest of his contract with the Flames, but would welcome the idea of being traded to a contender if the opportunity presented itself.

Nazem Kadri News / NHL Trade Talk / January 9