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Calgary Flames send Rory Kerins back to AHL, recall Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt

In response to the unfortunate injury to Calgary Flames forward Sam Honzek that has him out week-to-week, the team has made three roster changes. Rory Kerins, who was called up just a few days ago and played well in an average of 13:16 TOI in his two games with the Flames, has been sent back down to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers.

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Flames make three roster moves: Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt recalled from AHL, Rory Kerins back to AHL

As they begin a quick two game road trip, the Calgary Flames have made some roster moves. Per the club, they’ve recalled forwards Sam Morton and Dryden Hunt from the American Hockey’s Calgary Wranglers.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 17

Quarter-season report cards: grading the Calgary Flames’ blueline

The quarter mark of the 2025-26 season is mercifully here, and boy was it a rough one for the Calgary Flames. In fact it was the worst first quarter in Flames franchise history, as the team hit the 20 game mark with a record of 5-13-2 and sitting last in the NHL.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / November 17

Playoffs or draft lottery: Checking in on where the Calgary Flames stand

We’ve officially reached the quarter mark of the 2025–26 season, and the Calgary Flames have won just five games. Even the team’s biggest doubters would’ve questioned someone suggesting the Flames would only win five of their first 20 games.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 17

Recap: Final push in the third couldn’t pull the Wranglers past the Silver Knights

The Calgary Wranglers were kept on their heels by the Silver Knights on Sunday night after a high scoring win on Saturday. The Vegas Golden Knights’ affiliate held Calgary to five shots or less every period and even when the Wranglers made a push back in the third, they managed to protect their lead.

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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.

Samuel Honzek News / Pro Hockey Rumors / November 16

Flames winger Samuel Honzek out week to week

Honzek was hit in open ice while trying to cross into the offensive zone. He exited the game in the second period.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames forward Sam Honzek out week-to-week with upper-body injury

The Calgary Flames will be without the services of one of their top young players for a little while. On Saturday, forward Sam Honzek left the Flames’ game against the Winnipeg Jets following a second period collision with teammate Mikael Backlund.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Recap: Martin Frk’s hat trick and William Stromgren’s three point night lead Wranglers to 6-4 win

A solid Calgary Wranglers debut for Justin Kirkland, a three point game from William Stromgren and a historical night for Martin Frk led to a high scoring game for Calgary against the Henderson Silver Knights.

Ethan Wyttenbach News / The Win Column / November 17

Have the Flames drafted a potantial steal in Ethan Wyttenbach?

If there’s one thing the Calgary Flames have been the best at recently, it’s drafting. Due to their work in the last few drafts, the Flames have built up their prospect pool quite well, which is promising for the future.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

Coleman Coveted, Brady Tkachuk Negotiations & More NHL Rumours

In today’s NHL rumour rundown, we start with the Calgary Flames and how Blake Coleman may surprisingly be the most coveted player by other teams. Next, we look at the Ottawa Senators slowly getting things ready for their contract pitch for Brady Tkachuk.

NHL News / Flamesnation / November 16

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames one goal short again in 4-3 shootout loss to Winnipeg

The Calgary Flames went up against the Winnipeg Jets, but couldn’t find the net one extra time in a 4-3 shootout loss. CF% – 40.73%|| SCF% – 34.55%|| HDCF% – 43.7%|| xGF% – 35.39% It’s a Team Game – It was mostly another semi low-event Calgary Flames game, except this one was riddled with consistent turnovers from both sides.

NHL News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

3 Takeaways From Flames’ Shootout Loss to the Jets

On Saturday night, on Hockey Night in Canada, the Calgary Flames traded goals with the Winnipeg Jets, losing 4-3 in a shootout at home after Gabriel Vilardi was the lone player to score in the skills competition.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames get hard-fought point against Jets, but lose Honzek to injury

The Calgary Flames played a pretty solid 65 minutes of hockey on Saturday night, with the shootout proving to be the difference in a 4-3 loss to the Winnipeg Jets.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / November 16

Calgary Wranglers Take Down Henderson Silver Knights 6-4

The moment when the most eyes were on the ice wasn’t tied to any surge of goals, a heavy hit, or even the intermission antics. It came earlier — when the Henderson Silver Knights filed down the tunnel for warmups and fans craned to see which goaltender would step onto the ice first.

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / November 16

Flames rookie forward Sam Honzek leaves Saturday’s game after collision with Mikael Backlund

The Calgary Flames spent much of Saturday night’s clash with the Winnipeg Jets missing one of their most effective young forwards. Rookie Sam Honzek left the game midway through the second period after an inadvertent collision with Flames teammate Mikael Backlund.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / November 15

The Flames need to commit to selling at the trade deadline

The first quarter of the 2025-26 NHL season has gone anything but well for the Calgary Flames. While the league has shown incredible parity through the

Rasmus Andersson News / NHL Rumors / November 14

NHL Rumors: The Toronto Maple Leafs are Trying to Acquire Rasmus Andersson

@Nylanderthews: Elliotte Friedman said on Sportsnet 590 that the Toronto Maple Leafs tried to acquire Rasmus Andersson at the trade deadline last year.

Ryan Huska News / NHL on ClutchPoints / November 14

Flames coach Ryan Huska’s blunt admission after shutout win vs. Sharks

It’s been tough sledding so far for the Calgary Flames, who sit 5-12-2 and dead last in the National Hockey League through 19 games in 2025-26. But they were able to secure a rare victory on Thursday night, shutting out the San Jose Sharks at the Scotiabank Saddledome.

Dustin Wolf News / Field Level Media / November 13

Flames' Dustin Wolf needs just 16 saves to shut out Sharks

Dustin Wolf recorded his first shutout of the season, backstopping the host Calgary Flames to a 2-0 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Thursday. Blake Coleman and Sam Honzek scored for the Flames, who snapped a three-game losing streak.