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Dustin Wolf News / Professor Press Box / September 30
Dustin Wolf Is the Most Interesting Flame to Watch This Season
Dustin Wolf could be the most interesting Calgary Flames player in Thursday night’s season opener. It wasn't a surprise that he was named the starting goalie; the announcement isn’t really hot news.
Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 30
Calgary Flames Reveal Leadership Group for 2026/27
For several years now, Mikael Backlund, who will surpass Jarome Iginla as the Calgary Flames franchise leader in games played this season has been the leader of the team, and in their final year at the Scotiabank Saddledome, that won't be changing.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30
A brief history of Calgary Flames season-opening goals
The roster for the Calgary Flames always takes a slightly different shape each fall, and this fall there are some young players looking to make a statement early.
The ''EA NHL,'' covers since 2000' quiz
How many of the players to grace the cover of each EA NHL video game going back to 'NHL 2000?"
Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 30
How Different Does the Calgary Flames Lineup Look on Opening Night Compared to Last Season?
The Calgary Flames entered 2025/26 with very little hope of genuine contention, and entering next season, nothing has changed on that front. Something
The best and worst NHL free agency deals since 2000
The NHL has had an interesting new millennium. It was a league sans a salary cap when the 2000s started… and then the owners locked the players out for an entire season.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30
Trusting the process: a 2026-27 Flames season preview
On May 23, 2023, the Calgary Flames named assistant general manager Craig Conroy, a 1,009 National Hockey League veteran as a player and budding club executive since his retirement in February 2011, as the club’s new general manager.
Chase Harrington News / Flame for Thought / September 30
Calgary Flames Make Major Announcement on Second-Round Pick Chase Harrington
The Calgary Flames have made building through the draft their priority, and while it's much easier to land a star in the first-round, the ability of Craig Conroy has been to land potential NHLers in the second round and beyond.
Kirill Marchenko News / Flamesnation / September 30
Report: Flames were involved in Kirill Marchenko trade talks as potential cap facilitators
Less than 24 hours after the Toronto Maple Leafs and Columbus Blue Jackets consummated their blockbuster Matthew Knies-for-Kirill Marchenko blockbuster, Sportsnet’s Eric Francis has reported that the Calgary Flames were also involved in the trade discussions, just not in a traditional way.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 30
A look at the Flames’ 2026-27 season-opening salary cap picture
The Calgary Flames announced their 2026-27 season-opening roster on Monday afternoon. The roster contains 23 active players – two goaltenders, eight defencemen and 13 forwards – plus one player on the injury reserve list.
Chase Harrington News / Daily Faceoff / September 29
Flames sign Chase Harrington to three-year, entry-level contract
The Calgary Flames have agreed to terms on a three-year, entry-level contract with forward prospect Chase Harrington, the club announced Tuesday afternoon.
Chase Harrington News / Flamesnation / September 30
Flames sign 2026 second-rounder Chase Harrington to three year entry-level contract ($1.075 million AAV)
The Calgary Flames have put pen to paper with one of their most exciting prospects. On Tuesday evening, the Flames announced that they’ve signed forward Chase Harrington to a three year entry-level contract carrying an average annual value of $1.075 million.
The defining figure for every NHL franchise
People will talk about the “Mount Rushmore” for a franchise, which is to say the four people, usually four players, that most define the franchise. Not always the four-best players, but the four that evoke the essence of the franchise.
NHL News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
5 of the Most Memorable Flames Moments in Saddledome History
The rodeo may be coming to a close following the end of the season for the Calgary Flames at the Scotiabank Saddledome, but these historic moments will live on forever. When the Flames arrived in Calgary in 1980 after leaving Atlanta, their original home was the Stampede Corral, which only had a capacity of 8,700, below NHL standards.
Wes Walz News / Flamesnation / September 29
A Flame from the Past: Wes Walz
Do you remember Wes Walz? Every once in a while, we take a look at a player who once played for the Calgary Flames in a series called “A Flame From the Past.” This player has to have played a significant number of games for the Flames.
Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 29
Calgary Flames Reported Value Takes a Major Leap From 2025
Simply put, the 2026/27 season isn't going to be a great one for the Calgary Flames, with the team and their young squad lacking elite level talent likely to end the year near the bottom of the standings in the National Hockey League.
Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 29
Calgary Flames Would a Be Great Fit for Kirby Dach
It’s been no secret that the Calgary Flames would like to add a young, talented centre to the organization. General manager (GM) Craig Conroy hasn’t been shy about sharing that desire, and it’s quite obvious why.
Jonathan Huberdeau News / The Win Column / September 29
Could this be the end for Jonathan Huberdeau?
It’s been a tough road in Calgary for Jonathan Huberdeau. Since the blockbuster trade in 2022 that sent him from sunny Florida to the snowy streets of Calgary, Alberta, the winger has never truly found his footing as a Flame.
Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 29
Calgary Flames Weekly Prospect Roundup
The Calgary Flames prospect pool has been growing in strength and depth over the past few years under GM Craig Conroy, and this summer, they added some more elite level talent to the organization.
Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 29
5 Burning questions facing the Calgary Flames heading into 2026-27
The 2026-27 season is fast approaching, and it should be an interesting one in Calgary. The Flames enter the year as an unquestioned bottom feeder, with the lowest expectations we’ve seen in years.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 29
Introducing the 2026-27 Flames opening roster
The Calgary Flames announced their opening roster for the 2026-27 season on Monday afternoon. Here’s a rundown of all 24 players on the opening roster – 23 active players and one on the injury reserve list.
Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 28
Flames set opening roster: Aydar Suniev assigned to Wranglers, Jonathan Huberdeau placed on injury reserve
The Calgary Flames have formally locked in their season-opening roster. To get down to a 23-man active roster, they’ve made a pair of moves. Forward Aydar Suniev, who’s waiver exempt, was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers.
Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 28
Wranglers Pre-Season Lines Give an Insight into the Calgary Flames Future
The Calgary Flames, led by the likes of Zayne Parekh, Simon Nemec, Matt Coronato and Matvei Gridin are expected to struggle in 2026/27, but with the No.
Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 28
Calgary Flames Showing Continued Interest in Canadiens Young Centre
Under General Manager Craig Conroy, the Calgary Flames have made their mission moving forward to build for a successful, long-term future. This summer, they've made plenty of moves to prioritize the youth movement, and with another fantastic draft, this team is clearly working their plan perfectly.
Kirby Dach News / The Win Column / September 28
Calgary Flames trade target: Kirby Dach
The 2026–27 regular season officially starts this week. For the Calgary Flames, expectations aren’t high, as the team is once again expected to miss the playoffs as the rebuild continues.
Matvei Gridin News / The Hockey Writers / September 24
Flames’ Forward Matvei Gridin Is Due for Breakout Sophomore Season
Matvei Gridin is due for his breakout season in the National Hockey League (NHL) as the Calgary Flames continue their rebuild. Gridin, who was drafted
NHL News / Yardbarker / September 23
Three NHL defensemen poised for a breakout season
Several young NHL defensemen are entering the 2026 season with bigger opportunities and higher expectations. Some have already flashed star potential, while others are finally getting the role needed to show what they can do. Here are three defensemen poised for a breakout season.
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