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The Flames opening roster all-but-set: Alex Nylander clears waivers and assigned to AHL, nobody new on waivers

Friends, it sure does seem like we know what the Calgary Flames’ opening 23-man roster for the 2026-27 regular season will look like. On Sunday, forward Alex Nylander cleared waivers and was assigned to the American Hockey League’s Calgary Wranglers by the Flames.

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How Should the Calgary Flames Handle Aydar Suniev Following Strong Pre-Season?

The Calgary Flames came into training camp and the pre-season with very little expected roster drama, with the team hoping that they could run out their pre-planned lines heading into the 2026/27 season.

Devin Cooley News / Flame for Thought / September 27

2026/27 Calgary Flames Player Preview: Devin Cooley

Last year, there were very few shining lights for a Calgary Flames team that finished 29th in the overall standings and moved several of their key pieces, but with the future being their rebuild, there were some positives.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 27

Flames roster moves: Kirill Zarubin and Abram Wiebe assigned to Wranglers, roster down to 25

To kick off what could be a pretty significant day in terms of final roster moves for the Calgary Flames – and everybody else in the league – the Flames have made a pair of roster moves.

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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?"

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Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 27

Chase Harrington named Spokane Chiefs captain, records Gordie Howe hat trick in WHL return

Calgary Flames prospect Chase Harrington had a night to remember on Saturday. After earning rave reviews in his first NHL training camp with the Flames, the 2026 second-round draft pick returned to the WHL’s Spokane Chiefs in time to make his season debut at home on Saturday against the Tri-City Americans.

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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.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 27

3 Flames standouts in pre-season finale loss vs. Oilers

On Saturday night in Edmonton, the Calgary Flames brought their Game 1 regular season NHL roster to Rogers Place to face the Oilers’ Game 1 regular season NHL roster.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 26

Instant Reaction: Flames close out pre-season with loss in Edmonton

The Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers both concluded their exhibition schedules for the 2026-27 campaign on Saturday night in Rogers Place. Both teams dressed effectively their Game 1 regular season line-ups.

Andreas Englund News / Flamesnation / September 26

Flames roster news: Andreas Englund claimed off waivers by Detroit, seven others clear and will be assigned to the AHL’s Wranglers

As the Calgary Flames navigate their final roster moves ahead of setting their 2026-27 opening roster, they’ll have to deal with losing a key piece of their defensive depth.

NHL News / Pro Hockey Rumors / September 26

Red Wings Claim Andreas Englund Off Waivers From Flames

The Red Wings have picked up some extra defensive depth while waiting to get a deal done with restricted free agent Simon Edvinsson. Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman reports (Twitter link) that Detroit has claimed defenseman Andreas Englund off waivers from the Flames.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 26

Notes from last game: Flames and Kraken play chippy pre-season game

The real thing is just right around the corner. For now, we have to watch one more pre-season game, but by this time next week, the Calgary Flames will be playing regular season hockey.

Calgary Flames News / Flame for Thought / September 25

Calgary Flames Make Many Roster Moves Ahead of Pre-Season Finale

The end of the pre-season, a very, very short one is nearing for the Calgary Flames, and with the roster needing to be trimmed ahead of their finale against the Edmonton Oilers, fans expected moves to be made on Friday.

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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.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 25

Flames Prospect Round-up: CHL and Europe-based Flames prospects begin season

After a long summer of terrible Toronto Blue Jays baseball, hockey is finally here. While the Calgary Flames don’t kick-off their 2026-27 season until early October, several of their prospects have already begun their season.

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Jonathan Huberdeau News / Flamesnation / September 25

Who gets Jonathan Huberdeau’s NHL roster spot to start the season?

Pals, as we approached Calgary Flames training camp ahead of the 2026-27 season, we thought we had a pretty good handle on who would be on the team when the regular season begins on Oct.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 25

What roster moves do we expect the Flames to make before opening night?

As the sun rises on Friday, the Calgary Flames have a training camp roster of 43 players. By 3 p.m. MT on Monday, they need to have 20 players off that roster, and submit a cap compliant 23-man roster with the league for opening night.

Devin Cooley News / Professor Press Box / September 25

Flames Devin Cooley Isn't a Normal Backup Goalie

You watch some preseason games to figure out who might make the team. And then there are preseason games that remind you what a team will need once the real games start.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 25

Calgary Flames roster bubble: Five players fighting for their NHL futures

Every organization in the NHL has players who are on the bubble. There are tweeners who haven’t been able to grab a spot on the NHL roster and declining players who need to bounce back.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / September 25

3 Flames standouts in pre-season loss versus Kraken

The Calgary Flames hit the ice for the third time in this exhibition season on Thursday night, trekking to the Emerald City to visit the Seattle Kraken.

NHL News / Flamesnation / September 25

Instant Reaction: The Flames lose battle to Seattle in penultimate pre-season outing

Back on Sunday night, the Calgary Flames iced an AHL-heavy roster to play a similarly AHL-heavy roster from the Seattle Kraken. The Flames’ group were okay but they lacked much oomph in a 4-2 home loss.

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

Andrei Kuzmenko News / Flamesnation / September 24

Former Flames forward Andrei Kuzmenko’s father killed in bear attack

The hockey world has received some very sad news out of Russia. Early on Thursday morning, reports circulated that former Calgary Flames forward Andrei Kuzmenko’s father, Alexander, had been killed in a bear attack in Russia.

Zayne Parekh News / The Hockey Writers / September 24

Flames’ Zayne Parekh Doing and Saying All the Right Things Heading Into the Season

If training camp is any indication, the 2026-27 season could be a breakout year of sorts for Calgary Flames defenceman Zayne Parekh. The 20-year-old remains one of the most exciting prospects in the organization after being drafted ninth overall in 2024, and Flames fans are hoping to see big strides out of him this coming season.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / September 24

Can the Flames continue being above average on the penalty kill?

Preseason matchups are always a source of great contention. Some fans will be adamant that they don’t actually matter, whereas others are convinced that they do.

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.

Blackhawks defenseman Bowen Byram has dream debut after signing massive extension

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Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / September 23

4 Calgary Flames Hot Takes Entering the 2026-27 Season

The Calgary Flames are expected to struggle throughout the 2026-27 season, but that doesn’t mean they will be a boring watch. After trading Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, MacKenzie Weegar, and Blake Coleman, it’s a new era in Calgary, with plenty of young faces expected to step in and make big impacts.

Calgary Flames News / Daily Faceoff / September 23

Flames unveil 2004-era ‘Black C’ throwback jerseys

To commemorate their final season at the iconic Scotiabank Saddledome, the Calgary Flames have thrown it back to their 2004 Stanley Cup Final run with special new alternate jerseys.