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The Flames’ rebuild continues to hum along after trading Coleman and Maatta

After a quiet Canada Day, the Calgary Flames set off some fireworks of their own on Thursday by trading veterans Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild.

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Flames general manager Craig Conroy breaks down the Blake Coleman trade

The Calgary Flames made a pretty significant trade on Thursday morning, sending forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for blueliner Jake Middleton, a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 third-round pick.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 2

Where former Flames signed on the opening day of NHL free agency

The National Hockey League’s calendar flipped over on July 1, officially commencing the 2026-27 league year. As part of that calendar change, free agency opened, making the first day teams can add players for the coming season.

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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?

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Blake Coleman is a versatile add for Wild

Wednesday was a frantic day of signings across the NHL, as teams scrambled to secure their desired free agents before they got snatched away. Just because free agency is now open, however, doesn’t mean the trade market is closed.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in NHL history

There have been successful rookie seasons in NHL history, and there have been superior efforts worth celebrating time and time again. Here's our list of the 25 notable seasons from those with official rookie status, as deemed by the NHL, in reverse chronological order.

Calgary Flames News / Field Level Media / July 2

Reports: Wild acquiring Blake Coleman, Olli Maatta from Flames

The Minnesota Wild are acquiring forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Maatta from the Calgary Flames in exchange for blueliner Jake Middleton, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday.

Blake Coleman News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Flames Trade Blake Coleman and Olli Määttä to Wild for Jake Middleton

The Minnesota Wild made one of the biggest moves of the offseason, acquiring veteran forward Blake Coleman and defenseman Olli Määttä from the Calgary Flames for Jake Middleton and draft picks on Thursday.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 2

Calgary Flames trade Blake Coleman, Olli Määttä to Wild for Jacob Middleton, draft picks

Craig Conroy didn’t wait long to make another big splash on the trade market. Just a day after the Flames’ two retention spots from Jacob Markstrom and Rasmus Andersson officially opened up again, the team has traded both Blake Coleman and Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild for veteran defenceman Jacob Middleton and three draft picks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 2

Flames trade Coleman and Maatta to Wild for Jake Middleton and draft picks

The Calgary Flames have continued their youth movement on Thursday, making a pretty significant trade. Per multiple reports, the Flames have traded forward Blake Coleman and defenceman Olli Maatta to the Minnesota Wild in exchange for defenceman Jake Middleton, a 2029 second-round pick, a 2027 third-round pick and a 2028 fourth-round pick.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 2

FN AHL Report Cards: Arsenii Sergeev’s capitalized on opportunities and earned his first NHL start

The development cycle between the Calgary Flames’ affiliate teams works. While this might not be the case for every player involved, there are stories that come out even disappointing seasons that prove this.

Calgary Flames News / NHL Trade Talk / July 2

Flames Trade Coleman, Maatta to Wild for Jake Middleton

According to TSN’s Darren Dreger, “Hearing Jake Middleton has been traded by the Wild to Calgary.” He adds, “Coleman and Maatta return.” Elliotte Friedman has confirmed the deal, noting that Calgary is also getting picks back as part of the trade.

Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 2

Joe Iginla: Justified at 65th position, or just a nepo-pick?

It’s been a few days since the draft, and while the Flames picking Carson Carels has got the headlines, another pick is being discussed. Joe Iginla, son of Flames legend Jarome, was selected at 65th overall by the Calgary Flames.

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Calgary Flames News / The Win Column / July 2

Getting to know Calgary Flames 2026 first-round pick Jack Hextall

With the 30th pick in the first round of the 2026 NHL Draft, the Calgary Flames selected Jack Hextall out of the USHL Hextall hails from Rolling Meadows, Illinois, and is a right-shot who plays centre.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 2

Why the Flames’ future could arrive this spring

Friends, the Calgary Flames have made a lot of picks over the past four NHL Draft under general manager Craig Conroy. As development camp opened on Wednesday morning at Winsport and many of the organization’s future stars took to the ice, a few of the club’s most exciting prospects spoke with the media.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / July 2

Flames’ 2026-27 Roster Projection 1.0: Post Draft & Free Agency

We are through the busiest week of the NHL’s offseason. The 2026 NHL Entry Draft and July 1’s Free Agent Frenzy are behind us, which means we now have a clearer picture of each team’s outlook as we move closer to the 2026-27 season.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 1

Flames re-sign restricted free agent forward William Strömgren (one year, two-way, $850,000)

On a day where other National Hockey League clubs have done some wild stuff, general manager Craig Conroy and the Calgary Flames have focused on quiet depth moves.

Ben Jones News / Flamesnation / July 1

Flames sign four players to one year, two-way deals, including the return of Ben Jones

The Calgary Flames are bringing one of their previous top scoring AHL centres to the organization. Ben Jones, as part of a quartet of players signed to one year, two-way deals on Wednesday.

Mason Mctavish News / The Win Column / July 1

Report: Calgary Flames made 'significant push' to acquire centre Mason McTavish

It appears as though the Calgary Flames almost made a major splash on draft day. Eric Francis has reported that the Flames made a significant push to acquire centre Mason McTavish before he was eventually sent to the Blues for a pair of first round picks.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / July 1

A pair of Flames prospects will play in new places, and another in their usual spot, in the 2026-27 season

Over the last little while, we’ve seen some moves involving Calgary Flames prospects potentially playing in new places for the 2026-27 season. On Wednesday morning at Winsport for the club’s development camp, the assembled media had a chance to catch up with Flames director of player development.

Justin Kirkland News / Daily Faceoff / July 1