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Bruins Lead Pursuit Of Flames’ Rasmus Andersson

Calgary Flames defenseman Rasmus Andersson is one of the top players available for trade at this stage in the 2025-26 season, and as a result, his name has featured heavily in recent reporting as he figures to be dealt at some point in the near future.

Zayne Parekh News / Flamesnation / January 18

Zayne Parekh returns to game action this weekend on Wranglers conditioning loan

Zayne Parekh is set to play his first hockey games in 2026 with the Calgary Flames organization. On Saturday, the Flames announced he would be loaned to the Calgary Wranglers on a conditioning assignment.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 18

Flames News & Rumours: Andersson, Coleman, Kadri & More

In this new edition of Calgary Flames News & Rumours, trade talk surrounding defenceman Rasmus Andersson is reaching a boiling point. Meanwhile, Nazem Kadri’s name is also generating some buzz heading into the deadline.

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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

The 'Conn Smythe Trophy winners' quiz

The 'Multiple 50-goal seasons in NHL history' quiz

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / January 18

Beyond the Boxscore: Flames snipe some timely goals as Wolf stands tall in victory over Islanders

The Calgary Flames had their good shooting sticks out in full force, beating up a former Flame in the other crease on a way to a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders.

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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.

Rasmus Andersson News / Flamesnation / January 17

Flames trade rumours: Bruins reportedly only team with permission to talk extension with Rasmus Andersson

On Saturday afternoon, Calgary Flames blueliner Rasmus Andersson played a team-high 25:40 in a 4-2 win over the New York Islanders. Following the game, a visibly emotional Andersson hugged his teammates as they left the ice at the end of the game, which some may take as a clue that perhaps this was Andersson’s last game with the Flames.

Dustin Wolf News / Flamesnation / January 17

Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf missed scoring his first NHL goal by a few feet

Wayne Gretzky once said that you miss 100% of the shots you don’t take. On Saturday night, Calgary Flames goaltender Dustin Wolf had an opportunity to shoot on an empty net in the third period of the Flames’ 4-2 win over the New York Islanders.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 17

Flames race ahead early, handle Islanders to start homestand

Adam Klapka collected one goal and one assist to pace the host Calgary Flames to a 4-2 victory over the New York Islanders on Saturday afternoon to open a five-game homestand.

NHL News / Flamesnation / January 17

Instant Reaction: Flames triumph over Islanders in matinee

The Calgary Flames returned home to the Scotiabank Saddledome on Saturday afternoon for a matinee clash with the New York Islanders. The Flames spotted themselves a 4-0 lead by the 11:49 mark of the second period, and then they didn’t give up too much the rest of the way.

Calgary Flames News / Flamesnation / January 17

Flames trade rumours: Bruins interest in Rasmus Andersson ‘very real’ (but no agreement yet)

When the teams hit the ice for pre-game warm-up in advance of Saturday’s matinee between the Calgary Flames and New York Islanders, all eyes were on the lookout for Rasmus Andersson – and wondering whether or not he would even dress for the Flames given all the trade chatter in recent days.

Calgary Flames News / The Hockey Writers / January 17

4 Calgary Flames Who Have Impressed This Season

Overall, the 2025-26 season hasn’t been anything to write home about for the Calgary Flames. That isn’t necessarily a bad thing, as many expected this team to struggle as they remain in the early stages of their retooling efforts.

Zayne Parekh News / Daily Faceoff / January 17

Flames assign Zayne Parekh to AHL’s Wranglers on conditioning loan

The Calgary Flames have assigned defenseman Zayne Parekh to the AHL’s Calgary Wranglers on a conditioning loan, the club announced Saturday morning. Parekh, 19, has appeared in 11 games with the Flames this season, collecting one assist and averaging 14:46 of ice time.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 17

Flames Make Several Roster Moves

The Flames have made a series of transactions heading into their game against the Islanders. The team announced (Twitter link) that winger Matvei Gridin has been recalled from AHL Calgary. To make room on the roster, winger William Stromgren was sent back to the Wranglers.

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The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz

The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz

The 'Most passes thrown by NFL season' quiz

The 'Winning NFL playoff debuts' quiz

Calgary Flames News / NHL Rumors / January 16

NHL Rumors: The Calgary Flames, and Who Is Interested in Rasmus Andersson

TSN: The Calgary Flames have three players – Rasmus Andersson, Nazem Kadri, and Blake Coleman – in the top six of TSNs Trade Bait list. The Flames aren’t planning on a full rebuild or tear-down, according to Darren Dreger, but they are looking to get younger.

Jonathan Huberdeau News / NHL Trade Talk / January 17

How has it gotten this bad for Jonathan Huberdeau?

Four years ago, Jonathan Huberdeau was near the top of the hockey world—a perennial point-per-game winger squarely in his prime, coming off an electric 115-point season and widely viewed as one of the league’s best players.

Calgary Flames News / Pro Hockey Rumors / January 16

Flames Ramping Up Rasmus Andersson Trade Talks

It appears the Flames have finally received the type of offer they want to part ways with pending UFA defenseman Rasmus Andersson. Pierre LeBrun of TSN and The Athletic reports that “talks have intensified” in the last several days, and a deal could come by the end of the weekend.

NHL News / Field Level Media / January 15